Description

Novanta's Air Bearing Polygon Scanners, engineered by Cambridge Technology, represent the pinnacle of precision and reliability in high-speed raster scanning applications. These scanners are meticulously crafted to deliver exceptional performance, offering extreme precision and longevity essential for demanding laser-based diagnostic, analytical, micromachining, and fine material processing applications.

Designed for longevity and high repeatability, our polygon scanners feature aerodynamic and aerostatic air bearings, ensuring minimal wear and tear during operation. The aerodynamic scanners boast speeds ranging from 6,000 to 55,000 RPM, while the aerostatic scanners offer speeds from 0 to 30,000 RPM, providing versatility across a wide range of applications.

Each scanner is equipped with DC brushless motors that offer superior operating characteristics, including high efficiency, torque output, and positional accuracy. Additionally, enhanced aluminum and protected gold coatings cover wavelengths from 350 nm to 10,600 nm, ensuring excellent power handling and performance across various laser systems.

With polygon facets down to 1/8 wave flatness and 60/40 surface quality, our scanners deliver precise beam steering for intricate laser processes. Furthermore, their compact design and high-speed capabilities make them ideal for integration into laser systems where space is limited, without compromising on performance or reliability.

Backed by Novanta's commitment to quality and innovation, our Air Bearing Polygon Scanners are trusted by laser manufacturers and end-users worldwide for their unmatched precision, reliability, and longevity.

Air Bearing Polygon Scanner

Specifications

Input Aperture: 10.16 mm
Wavelength: Other (see Data Sheet)
Max Scan Rate: Not Specified
Focal Length: Not Specified
Work Area X: Not Specified
Work Area Y: Not Specified
Z Tolerance: Not Specified
Max Laser Power: Not Specified
Weight: Not Specified
Options: High Precision, Large Aperture
Intended Application: Laser Marking, Laser Engraving, Laser Cutting, Laser Welding, Laser Micromachining, 3D Printing
Max Speed: 24000 RPM
Min Speed: 6000 RPM
Bearing Type: Aerodynamic
Dynamic Track (Arc Sec.): ≤20
Speed Stability, Typ. (speed And Load Dependent): < 0.02 %
Housing Design: Cantilevered
Encoder Option: No

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Features

  • Exceptional repeatability and longevity for high-speed raster scanning applications
  • Aerodynamic and aerostatic air bearings for minimal wear and extended scanner life
  • Wide speed range options to suit diverse application requirements
  • DC brushless motors for superior operating characteristics
  • Enhanced aluminum and protected gold coatings for excellent power handling
  • Precise beam steering with polygon facets down to 1/8 wave flatness and 60/40 surface quality
  • Compact design for seamless integration into laser systems

Applications

  • Laser-based diagnostic systems
  • Analytical equipment
  • Micromachining
  • Fine material processing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Novanta's Air Bearing Polygon Scanners designed for?
Novanta's Air Bearing Polygon Scanners are engineered for high-speed raster scanning applications, delivering exceptional precision and reliability essential for demanding laser-based diagnostic, analytical, micromachining, and fine material processing applications.
What features ensure longevity and high repeatability in these scanners?
Our polygon scanners feature aerodynamic and aerostatic air bearings, minimizing wear and tear during operation to ensure longevity and high repeatability.
What are the speed ranges offered by Novanta's Air Bearing Polygon Scanners?
The aerodynamic scanners offer speeds ranging from 6,000 to 55,000 RPM, while the aerostatic scanners provide speeds from 0 to 30,000 RPM, offering versatility across a wide range of applications requiring different scanning speeds.
What type of motors do these scanners utilize?
Each scanner is equipped with DC brushless motors renowned for their superior operating characteristics, including high efficiency, torque output, and positional accuracy, ensuring optimal performance in various operating conditions.
What coatings cover the wavelengths supported by these scanners?
Enhanced aluminum and protected gold coatings cover wavelengths from 350 nm to 10,600 nm, ensuring excellent power handling and performance across various laser systems, further enhancing the versatility and compatibility of our scanners.

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