FocusParameterMonitor

FPM enables rapid determination of laser beam parameters

The FocusParameterMonitor (FPM) is the first system on the market that allows quick determination of the laser beam parameters of solid-state lasers in the process zone. Its advantages: It can easily be integrated into the system, and moreover the fieldbus interface (PROFINET, PROFIBUS) provides easy connection to many industrial control systems and networks. It consists of three main components: the power measurement unit, the beam analysis unit, and the fieldbus interface. These components are built into the stable aluminum housing. An electrically driven closing device protects the beam inlet from contamination; as does an interchangeable protective glass, which is flushed out with compressed air.. The beam parameters in the process zone are measured periodically. These automated checks form the basis for reliable process quality.

In the field

The measuring processes are completely controlled from the existing machine programs. A typical application area for the FPM is the automated periodic monitoring of laser applications – especially in production using high-performance lasers with low beam divergence, such as for example remote welding in E-mobility applications.