CLAMIR - Commercial Presentation (Mar19)

Closed-loop power control system for
LMD and cladding processes
Commercial presentation
March 2019
Winner of the Innovation Radar Prize 2018, category ‘Industrial & Enabling Tech’,
awarded by the European Commission
NEW INFRARED TECHNOLOGIES CLAMIR | Closed-loop power control system for LMD and cladding processes | www.clamir.com Mar-19 |1
About New Infrared Technologies
Manufacturer of high-speed infrared cameras based in

MWIR (1 – 5 microns) uncooled photodetectors, focused
on SWaP-C concept and compatibility with Industry 4.0
requirements
Specialized in developing high added-value solutions for

the industry, such as CLAMIR for AM, and i3LasWeld for
laser welding & microwelding QA (fixed/remote)
Main applications: laser process monitoring, control and

real-time QA (including AM, welding, tempering, cutting,
etc), other industrial processes, gas detection
Motivation
Constant, uncontrolled laser power contribution during

LMD processes can lead to unstable, non-repetitive
processes and low quality or defective produced parts
Need of continuous and real-time control of the laser

power during the complete process, to ensure high quality
parts and high throughput of the production machine
Need of compact system fully integrated with the laser

optics
Main features
Continuous monitoring and measurement of the melt pool

geometry using a MWIR infrared camera (1.1 um – 5.0 um)
Closed-loop control of the laser power during the complete

process, ensuring quality and repeatibility
Compatible with most of laser optics and powders
Easy mechanical integration and quick configuration
Consistent operation, no need of reconfiguration during the

process
Principle of operation
Continuous on-axis monitoring of the melt

pool geometry using a high-speed MWIR
infrared camera (1.1 um – 5.0 um)
Embedded processing electronics performs a

real-time dimensional measurement of the
melt pool.
The optimum laser power is calculated and

controlled through an analog output (0 VDC –
10 VDC)
Principle of operation
Cuboid structure | CLAMIR laser power control ENABLED
Continuous on-axis monitoring of the melt

pool geometry using a high-speed MWIR
infrared camera (1.1 um – 5.0 um)
Embedded processing electronics performs a

real-time dimensional measurement of the
melt pool.
The optimum laser power is calculated and

controlled through an analog output (0 VDC –
10 VDC)
Technical benchmarking against other existing solutions
Advantages compared to CMOS-based solutions:
− Wider range of detected temperatures (+100ºC) – better accuracy
− Robustness against high-power, high-intensity signals and
spatters
− Wider dynamic range
Advantages compared to pyrometry-based solutions:

− Image processing techniques vs single point measurement
− 2-color pyrometer is required to achieve accurate temperature
46 top tesults of benchmarking 40 features extracted from images
reading acquired with two MWIR (PbSe) and one visible-NIR (CMOS) sensors
observing the same welding track. The first remarkable result of CMOS
camera is highlighted in orange (#34). *
* Uncooled MWIR PbSe technology outperforms CMOS in RT closed-loop control and monitoring of laser
processing’, OSA Imaging Conference, Fraunhofer ILT + AIMEN
System dimensions
Compact system: 92 x 60 x 88 mm
Embedded IR camera, with

processing and control electronics
Lens can be focused with no need of

disassembling from the laser optics
Connection box: 124.5 x 102 x 28 mm
All dimensions in mm
System components: Camera & processing unit
Water block with inlet / outlet
connectors for water refrigeration
GigE Multi I/O connector: cable to connection box

connector (3 / 5 meters)
(configuration,
data logging)
Lens, f=50mm, F#1.8, CS-mount,

manual focus mechanism
(other focal lengths available)
C-mount thread Counterthread locking

coupling mechanism
System components: Connection box
Screw terminal connectors
(under the cover)
Power LED
Analog output
ON/OFF switch
(0 – 10 VDC)
Threshold alarm
digital output
(semaphore use)
External power supply
connector (24 VDC)
Multi I/O cable

(to CLAMIR camera)
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System components: Connection box (screw terminal connectors)
Digital outputs Analog output

Optocoupled (dup) &
(Vref_out, GND_out, Serial RS232
Semaphore & O4)
Digital inputs
Optocoupled
(Vref_in, GND_in,
24 VDC Laser ON/OFF, I2, I3 & I4)
Chassis GND power IN
screw
System components: SW (Configuration & Control, Visualization)
Desktop application for configuration and data

logging (not required for operation of CLAMIR)
Allows configuration of process parameters

(range of the laser power) and closed-loop
feedback control
Other features: selection of the operation modes,

camera control, definition of ROIs (rounded, square)
Data files visualization and analysis
DLL for custom S/W development (soon available)
Connection diagram Water/air
cooling circuit
(required)
In Out
Multi I/O
Water/air cooling circuit cable
GigEEthernet switchGigE (3/5 m) Connection Laser power control
(or direct box (0 – 10 VDC analog output)
connection to PC)
Power IN (24 VDC)
(Power supply included)
Datalogging PC
Router
(not required for system Threshold alarm
(direct connection I/O cable
operation) GigE (Semaphore signal)
PC-CLAMIR also
(CLAMIR Configuration possible)
and Control SW, Laser ON/OFF signal
Remote Control module) (5/12/24 VDC)
PC with CLAMIR Optical port
software (C-mount
Laser optics
male thread)
(optical port)
Mechanical integration
On-axis optical system integration to monitor melt pool

geometry
Laser head optical path needs IR transmission (>1.1 um)
Integration in the laser head using an existing optical port
Dichroic mirror for compatibility with present VIS cameras

for alignment and process visualization Integration of CLAMIR with a VIS camera in the laser optics
Mechanical integration procedure
Install the coupling part in the optical port Install CLAMIR in the laser optics by Connect the supplied multi I/O cable and
(photo shows coupling to a TRUMPF BEO- screwing the front part of the lens in the the refrigeration water pipes.
D70 as an example; CLAMIR is compatible coupling part. Optionally, connect to Ethernet (not
with laser optics from other brands). required for operation).
System operation
Continuous melt pool Configuration S/W with Process Data logging (@ local PC)
measurement friendly user interface compatibility GigE interface
Accurate closed-loop Easy process setup: define LMD, cladding Melt pool width
control of the laser power the initial laser power of Continuous, single tracks Laser power
Alarm indicators the process
Manual (constant power), Infrared image
Advanced configuration automatic control, melt- Laser status
allows to adapt the pool size monitoring
feedback control to the
process requirements
Operation of CLAMIR with LMD processes
LMD controlled process (20x)
Continuous control of the laser avoids

overheating of the part under process
and allows a continuous and high
quality manufacturing process
LMD uncontrolled process (20x)
Use of CLAMIR reduces rates of
defective parts, material use and
energy than uncontrolled processes. It
can also help to optimize the process
and improve the productivity.


LMD process result: uncontrolled process (left)
vs controlled process using CLAMIR (right)


LMD process metallographic analysis: a crack is clearly seen in an uncontrolled process (left)
whereas only occasional pores are seen in the controlled process using CLAMIR (right)


LMD-processed cylinder: melt pool width with CLAMIR control
(blue line) vs uncontrolled process (orange line)
Operation of CLAMIR with Cladding processes
Continuous control of the laser power

allows continuous processing of large
areas / lengths
Use of CLAMIR reduces dilution rate

and damage to the base material due
to excess of laser power
Cladding controlled process (Inconel 718 over Cu pipes), total length: 100 mm
Operation of CLAMIR with Cladding processes
Continuous control of the laser power

allows continuous processing of large
areas / lengths
Use of CLAMIR reduces dilution rate

and damage to the base material due
to excess of laser power
Multilayer cladding process: melt pool width (blue) vs laser power (orange)
(green line is melt pool width setpoint)
Summary
CLAMIR: on-axis optical system to monitor melt pool geometry

and perform accurate closed-loop control of the laser power
Ensures quality and repeatibility
Compatible with most of laser optics and powders
Awards
CLAMIR in the media
CLAMIR precisely controls advanced laser

manufacturing processes
Laser Focus World (Pennwell)
January 2019
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CLAMIR process control system from NIT

powers up LMD/DED 3D printing
3D Printing Media Network
May 2018
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Closed-loop power control system for
LMD and cladding processes
sales@clamir.com
www.clamir.com
Winner of the Innovation Radar Prize 2018, category ‘Industrial & Enabling Tech’,
awarded by the European Commission

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Closed-loop power control system for

LMD and cladding processes

Manufacturer of high-speed infrared cameras based in

Specialized in developing high added-value solutions for

Main applications: laser process monitoring, control and

Constant, uncontrolled laser power contribution during

Need of continuous and real-time control of the laser

Need of compact system fully integrated with the laser

Continuous monitoring and measurement of the melt pool

Closed-loop control of the laser power during the complete

Compatible with most of laser optics and powders

Easy mechanical integration and quick configuration

Consistent operation, no need of reconfiguration during the

Continuous on-axis monitoring of the melt

Embedded processing electronics performs a

The optimum laser power is calculated and

Continuous on-axis monitoring of the melt

Embedded processing electronics performs a

The optimum laser power is calculated and

Advantages compared to pyrometry-based solutions:

Embedded IR camera, with

Lens can be focused with no need of

Connection box: 124.5 x 102 x 28 mm

GigE Multi I/O connector: cable to connection box

Lens, f=50mm, F#1.8, CS-mount,

C-mount thread Counterthread locking

Multi I/O cable

Digital outputs Analog output

Desktop application for configuration and data

Allows configuration of process parameters

Other features: selection of the operation modes,

Data files visualization and analysis

DLL for custom S/W development (soon available)

On-axis optical system integration to monitor melt pool

Laser head optical path needs IR transmission (>1.1 um)

Integration in the laser head using an existing optical port

Easy mechanical integration and quick configuration

Dichroic mirror for compatibility with present VIS cameras

Continuous control of the laser avoids

Continuous control of the laser avoids

Use of CLAMIR reduces rates of

Continuous control of the laser avoids

Use of CLAMIR reduces rates of

Continuous control of the laser avoids

Use of CLAMIR reduces rates of

Continuous control of the laser power

Use of CLAMIR reduces dilution rate

Continuous control of the laser power

Use of CLAMIR reduces dilution rate

CLAMIR: on-axis optical system to monitor melt pool geometry

Ensures quality and repeatibility

Compatible with most of laser optics and powders

Easy mechanical integration and quick configuration

CLAMIR precisely controls advanced laser

CLAMIR process control system from NIT

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