3XB 3-Axis Scan Head
3XB For Large Field/Small Spot
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y’s 3XB 3-Axis Scan Head uses a dynamic focusing system to produce a flat field rather than an f-theta lens. It’s often used to create a large scan field with a relatively small spot. Various field and spot size combinations can be selected simply by turning a knob to adjust the working distance.
The 3XB Scan Head is used for optical scanning in XY and XYZ applications with lasers of various wavelengths. Spot sizes as small as 30µm or scan fields as large as 1m x 1m are achievable. The ability to vary the field and spot size offers application flexibility – ideal for process development and job shop settings.
The 3XB incorporates an XY scan head plus a linear lens translator (the Z-axis) that can produce a flat or contoured field by dynamically focusing on the surface of the workpiece. Nutfield Technology’s 3XB 3-Axis Scan Head is a flexible tool suitable for many applications.
Combined with Nutfield’s software and control hardware, the 3XB Scan Head is a complete 3-axis scanning subsystem.
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Features
Key features of the 3XB 3-Axis Scan Head:
Large Field/Small Spot
Aperture Range: 10mm to 45mm
Wavelengths from 266nm to 10.6 microns
Processes 3D work surface
CorCalcII Utility for easy generation of custom correction files
Ideal for process development and job shop settings
Cost effective
Specifications
Specifications for the 3XB 3-Axis Scan Head:
| 3XB Series | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Size (mm) and Spot Ø*: | 30 Nd:YAG (μm) | 30 CO2 (μm) | 45 CO2 (μm) |
| 300 | 30 | 235 | 165 |
| 400 | 38 | 310 | 210 |
| 500 | 46 | 390 | 260 |
| 600 | 54.4 | 450 | 295 |
| 700 | 62.4 | 525 | 350 |
| 800 | 71.3 | 592.5 | 395 |
| 900 | 80.2 | 675 | 450 |
| 1000 | 89.1 | 742.5 | 495 |
| * 1/e² spot @ center The above chart assumes TEM 00 and M² = 1.2 |
Applications
Nutfield’s 3XB 3-Axis Packaged Scan Heads are ideal for the following applications:
Large Field Marking
Contoured Surfaces Marking
Micromachining
Textile Cutting and Embossing
Solar Scribing
Laser Process Development
Accessories
Accessories available for the 3XB 3-Axis Scan Head:
Cables for Data and power connections
Protective windows for exit aperture
Collimator adapters for fiber lasers
DC power supply
Downloads
Documentation for the 3XB 3-Axis Packaged Scan Head:
Nutfield Technology’s 3-Axis Solutions Data Sheet
Nutfield Technology’s 2-Axis vs. 3-Axis Tutorial
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