FLW 4000 M3

High-Quality, High-Precision Fiber Laser Welder
FLW 4000 M3
FLW 4000 M3
A New Era of Laser Welding
Amada's Fiber Laser Welder (FLW) achieves a high-speed,
high-quality weld not possible with a conventional laser welder.
The FLW is a complete welding solution that is equipped with
a unique processing head, offline programming capabilities and
many productivity enhancing features.
The Next Generation Welder
The FLW takes laser welding to higher level of precision and productivity. Amada's Fiber laser technology provides Process Range Expansion
(PRE) by ensuring precise, high-speed results even when processing
reflective materials such as brass and copper.
The FLW is equipped with a patented rotating lens. With this unique
feature, the laser beam is no longer aligned with a specific point along
the target path — instead it circles within a small area as it is welding.
A rotating lens makes it possible to bridge larger and uneven gap sizes
while producing a clean, even weld. The heat input into the material is
also optimized and results in precisely defined weld edges with virtually
no unnecessary deposits of material.
FLW Series Key Features:
• Automatic Beam Focus — Adjusts the focus lens to an optimum
setting based on the set welding conditions.
• Welds reflective materials such as brass and copper.
• Beam weaving by lens rotation versus robot axis rotation produces
fast, accurate and smooth results.
• Teaching Assist System (TAS) — Uses a CCD camera to accurately
compensate for any deviation from the targeted welding path.
• Amada's FLW-CAM software improves user efficiency through
offline robot teaching — simulating movements based on 3D data.
• A large reduction in electricity costs is made possible due to a high heat
exchange efficiency. Maintenance cycles are also improved due to the
reduction of mirrors and other optical components.
Programming
FLW-CAM
FLW-CAM gives users total programming control, including robot
and Positioner Table, without going to the shop floor. The software's 3D environment and full process simulation helps facilitate
the remote generation of new welding programs. Machine programs
ready for production are transferred to a server on your company's
network and retrieved easily using the FLW's AMNC/PC Control.
New Target Point
Target Path
Deviated Pat h
Teaching Assist System (TAS)
Any robot deviations from the actual weld path can be adjusted
accurately by utilizing TAS on the AMNC/PC Control. By using a
CCD camera, new target points are selected which instantly teach
the welding robot the correct target path. All compensation points
are stored with the part program for future production.
FLW-CAM
Teaching Assist System (TAS)
Optimum Fiber Laser Source
The FLW's 4kW fiber engine produces a laser
beam with a wavelength that is approximately
one-tenth of that emitted by a conventional
CO2 laser — resulting in Process Range Expansion (PRE). Amada's fiber laser technology provides unmatched beam quality, electrical savings
and the ability to weld dissimilar and reflective
metals with precision and higher quality.
Process Range Expansion
Amada Fiber Laser Module
Excitation LD
Active Fiber
(Yb doped)
Weld a variety of material types and
thicknesses — including dissimilar metals.
FBG
(Fiber Bragg Grating)
Amada's fiber laser maximizes power and efficiency
Advanced Processing Head
Rotating Lens
Rotating Lens
Focusing Lens
Laser Beam
Amada's patented rotating lens enables the
fiber laser beam to rotate as the welding robot is processing. This enables the welding
robot to follow a direct path of travel as it
is welding. Large-gap parts, filler-feeding and
aluminum can now be processed efficiently
on the FLW.
Heat Sink
Material Type
Copper
Thickness
0.079"
Product Size
3.94" x 3.15" x 0.39"
Laser Power
4kW
Processing Time
51 seconds
NC Auto Focus Control
The NC Auto Focus Control feature adjusts
the focus lens to an optimum position
based on the welding conditions set on
the AMNC/PC Control. This key feature
increases productivity by automatically
outputting a narrow beam for welding and a
wider beam to weld radius corners.
Continuous Waveform (CW) Welding
•High speed
(high average power)
•Continuous, smooth beads
Pulse Welding
•Low speed
(low average power)
•Scaly beads
Continuous Waveform (CW)
Continuous Waveform (CW) welding
ensures high-speed, smooth results that
cannot be achieved by pulse welding.
• Minimize post processing
• Increase weld quality, processing speeds
and repeatability
AMNC/PC Control
Gear Cam
Material Type
Stainless Steel
Thickness
0.393"
Product Size
7.87" x 7.87" x 0.79"
Laser Power
800W
Processing Time
30 seconds
The AMNC/PC's user-friendly, touch-screen
interface simplifies operations and maintenance
of the FLW.
• Load and edit welding programs stored on the
control or on your company's network
• Full library of optimized welding conditions
ready to process a wide range of material types
and thicknesses
Teaching Assist System (TAS)
• Teaching Assist System (TAS) compensates for
any robot deviation from target path
• Scheduler tab allows the scheduling of multiple
programs to increase automated processing
• Automatic email notifications of jobs in
progress and maintenance intervals
Full library of welding conditions
Heat Pipe
Material Type
Copper &
Stainless Steel
Product Size
ø1.50" x 8.07"
Laser Power
2kW
Processing Time
12 seconds
Dimensions
Standard Laser Safety Cabin
Top View
Robot
Controller
Transformer
Chiller
Dust Collector
Weld
Zone
8' x 16'
AMNC/PC Control
Dust
Collector
AMNC/PC
Control
Side View
Front View
118"
157"
228"
Specifications
Robot
Oscillator and Chiller
Model
M-710iC/50 (FANUC)
Model
YLS4000-S2T
Robot Controller
System R-30iA (FANUC)
Rated Power
4kW
CNC Controller
AMNC/PC
Wavelength
1.07~1.08µm
Partition
Full cover partition
Oscillator Mass
794 lbs.
Laser Head
Amada
Power Requirements
20 kVA
Robot Carriage
Positioner Table
Standard Stroke
59" (optional up to 236")
Pass Line Height
27.5"
Maximum Speed
2,362"/min
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,102 lbs.
Positioning Accuracy
± 0.0004"
Rotating Axis (Angle)
± 720°
Tilting Axis (Angle)
± 90°
In the interest of technological progress, we reserve the right to make any changes
to technical dimensions, construction and equipment as well as illustrations.
Workpiece precision and material thickness to be processed are also dependent
on production conditions, material, type of workpiece and its pretreatment.
Amada America, Inc.
7025 Firestone Boulevard • Buena Park, CA 90621 • (714) 739-2111 • FAX (714) 670-8020 • www.amada.com

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