With SmartPerf, complex patterns involving non-uniform hole spacing and varying hole size are easily produced.
SmartPerf, from Prima Power Laserdyne, is a tool for programming and laser drilling of simple to complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths in 2-D and 3-D parts.
"SmartPerf offers higher quality holes, both in terms of metallurgy and geometry, with the benefit of reduced cycle time for on-the-fly laser drilling. Higher productivity is accomplished by eliminating the need for acceleration and deceleration at each hole location when comparing on-the-fly laser drilling to standard percussion laser drilling," said a company spokesperson.
On-the-fly drilling with SmartPerf can be used for percussion drilling small diameter (0.2 to 0.6 mm) holes in turbine engine combustors. All of the Prima Power Laserdyne and fiber laser systems can drill these holes at steep angles and in difficult-to-machine materials. Thousands of holes can be produced quickly over a 3-D surface in a single set-up.
SmartPerf is also used for producing patterns of holes involving both trepanning (cutting) and standard percussion drilling (move to a location and create the hole by delivering a sequence of pulses) in addition to on-the-fly drilling.
With SmartPerf, complex patterns involving non-uniform hole spacing and varying hole size are easily produced. Common applications involve drilling a pattern around a pre-existing machined feature and creating custom spray patterns based on an array of non-uniformly spaced, sized and shaped holes.
"Quality is enhanced because SmartPerf reduces heat input to the workpiece. This is especially important when laser drilling thermal barrier and other coated high temperature alloy metals. When used in conjunction with LASERDYNE SmartPierce, results are even more effective since the process produces less debris, less heat and less part distortion," said the spokesperson.
SmartPerf broadens the applications for which laser drilling is economical. It enables new laser drilling applications such as fuel filters, noise abatement panels and spinnerets used for the production of synthetic fibers. The new control feature is also designed to be useful for laser texturing.
SmartPerf is one of an entire suite of SmartTechniques available in all LASERDYNE system models. The SmartTechnique suite also includes SmartPierce, SmartRamp, SmartSense, SmartShield and SmartStop.
For more information contact:
Prima Power Laserdyne
8600 109th Ave. North, #400
Champlin, MN 55316
763-433-3700
lds.sales@primapower.com
www.primapower.com