The Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder for joining complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies is compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments. It can also nondestructively un-weld plastics used in common medical devices and wearables. The GLX-1 welder delivers weld power using Branson’s laser banks, which offer configurable power levels up to a maximum of 250 watts per bank. An onboard RFID function recognizes and matches weld recipes with correct production tooling. The GLX-1 also provides weld data collection, transfer and security features simplifying weld-data transfer over internal customer networks. The welder connects with plant networks to meet IIoT communication requirements, offering data interface gateway (DIG) and fieldbus interface gateway compatibility, a USB port and an OPC UA interface. Operational and security features are accessed through the 12-in. touchscreen HMI.
