3-Axis Scan Heads
3XB 3-Axis Scan Head
Large Field/Small Spot
Nutfield Technology’s 3XB Series 3-axis Scan Heads use a dynamic focusing system to produce a flat field rather than a f-theta lens. They are 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.
- Recommended apertures10mm – 45mm
- Product family3-Axis Scan Heads
Overview
The 3XB Scan Head is used for optical scanning in XY and XYZ applications with lasers of various wavelengths. Spot sizes as small as 20µm or scan fields as large as 2m x 2m 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 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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Key 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
Values as published by Nutfield Technology.
Specifications for the 3XB Scan Head:
| 3XB Series | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Size (mm) and Spot Ø*: | 30 Nd:YAG (μm) | 30 CO² (μm) | 45 CO² (μm) |
| 200 | 22 | 166 | |
| 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 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
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