Flexible assembly module for beam-shaping product families based on support structures

Sebastian Haag; Olaf Rübenach; Andreas Beleke; Tobias Haverkamp; Tobias Müller; Daniel Zontar; Christian Wenzel; Christian Brecher

doi:10.1117/12.2214057

22 April 2016 Flexible assembly module for beam-shaping product families based on support structures

Sebastian Haag, Olaf Rübenach, Andreas Beleke, Tobias Haverkamp, Tobias Müller, Daniel Zontar, Christian Wenzel, Christian Brecher

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Proceedings Volume 9727, Laser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XVIII; 97270W (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2214057
Event: SPIE LASE, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Depending on the application, high-power diode lasers (HPDL) have individual requirements on their beam-shaping as well as their mechanical fixation. In order to reduce assembly efforts, laser system manufacturers request pre-assembled beam-shaping systems consisting of a support structure for adhesive bonding as well as one, two or more lenses. Therefore, manufacturers of micro-optics for HPDL need flexible solutions for assembling beam-shaping subassemblies. This paper discusses current solutions for mounting optical subassemblies for beam-shaping of high-power diode lasers and their drawbacks regarding quality and scalability. Subsequently, the paper presents a device which can be used for the sensor-guided assembly of beam-shaping systems based on bottomtab support structures. Results from test productions of several hundred modules are presented showing that repeatability in the range of 1 μm is feasible on an industrial level.

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Sebastian Haag, Olaf Rübenach, Andreas Beleke, Tobias Haverkamp, Tobias Müller, Daniel Zontar, Christian Wenzel, and Christian Brecher "Flexible assembly module for beam-shaping product families based on support structures", Proc. SPIE 9727, Laser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XVIII, 97270W (22 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2214057

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