Precise and repeatable welding for the medical industry

Laser Plastic Welding division of Leister has recently presented Basic S welding machine devoted to the medical industry, on the occasion of MedTec trade show (April 17-19, Stuttgart), the largest European event devoted to the medical industry.

Incorporating a unique, state-of-the-art cooling system that was developed in-house, the Basic S is set to redefine the market. The permanent cooling of the laser ensures the precise and repeatable welding of plastic components. To ensure products can be welded in accordance with stringent medical industry requirements, the Basic S is coupled with powerful software that can record and output all welding-process data and parameters in a single file.

Newly developed management profiles divide users into operator, expert and service categories. This critical feature secures parameters from alteration and accidental loss. All parameter changes are recorded and saved in a log. This feature makes it possible to track who accessed information, and where and when data for process modifications were initiated.

A newly developed web-based human-machine interface (HMI) makes integrating the Basic S quick and intuitive. Digital, as well as analogue signals, are clearly displayed graphically and in real time. This new functionality makes it possible to detect which signals are on and off in the Basic S system at all times. Process parameters can be set using the web HMI or directly with the LCD display on front of the system. The Basic S can be operated with the innovative, modular Leister laser optics. In contrast to the BT line, premium AT optics offer fibre connection monitoring, laser power measurement and pyrometer functionality.