BeamPeek for High-Power Laser Measurement

The BeamPeek™ system enables real-time analysis of beam profiles, including monitoring of focal-spot position and size, as well as beam caustic and power measurements, for additive manufacturing lasers in the near-infrared and green ranges. It monitors the changes in these parameters over time.

This allows for the maintenance of the repeatability and quality of manufactured parts. The system includes a power meter, beam splitters, a beam dump, a laser beam profiler camera, and optics to provide a complete solution for the analysis of additive manufacturing lasers in industrial sectors.

BeamPeek^™ software is designed to meet the requirements of field technicians in the additive manufacturing sector. With minimal inputs, the system can measure the required parameters for additive manufacturing.

The system has the ability to continuously measure at 1 kW for up to two minutes using passive cooling systems. It does not require a fan or water/air chilling through the interchangeable beam dump cartridge.

The system can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines to measure laser properties without interrupting the production process.

• Focal spot size
• Laser power density
• Changes in spot size and power over time
• Focal spot position calibrated to build plane
• Rayleigh length
• Laser power
• Divergence
• M²
• Waist location
• BPP (beam parameter product)
• Waist width
• Ellipticity

Software

BeamPeek^™

BeamPeek^™ software is developed to meet the requirements of field technicians in the additive manufacturing sector. It analyzes critical parameters necessary for ISO-compliant beam caustic and power measurements.

BeamPeek Tools

• Focal plane
• Software for reading BeamPeek temperature sensors
• Optical axis position

Specifications

Source: MKS Ophir

Features

BeamPeek^™, a High-Power Laser-Beam Analysis and Power Measurement System for Additive Manufacturing

Video Credit: MKS Ophir