Beam Switching Unit – Haas

Overview

The Beam Switching Unit is used to redirect a single laser source into two different beam paths, allowing one laser system to serve multiple workstations, tools, or processing applications.

Operating Principle

Each unit contains a movable optical element that either reflects the beam in one direction or allows it to pass straight through to another, depending on the element’s position.

Operational Benefits

Enables rapid switching between processing heads or workstations without the need to reconfigure the entire laser system, increasing throughput and manufacturing flexibility.

Applications

Ideal for industrial manufacturing systems, job shops, and Research & Development (R&D) environments.

Product Series Sizes

• 19 mm Series

• 25 mm Series

• 38 mm Series

• 50 mm Series

Functional Description

The beam switching unit is utilized in systems where a single laser source must serve multiple optical paths. By physically diverting the beam between two outputs, this device enables tool sharing, process redundancy, or multi-station operation without the need for additional laser sources.

In industrial manufacturing, beam switching units are commonly found in systems where a high-power laser is shared across multiple processing heads, such as automated welding systems, laser cutting cells, or robotic gantries. They are equally valuable in job shops and contract manufacturing facilities, where flexible beam delivery allows for rapid changeovers and reconfiguration between different jobs.

In laboratory and R&D settings, the unit facilitates prototype testing or the evaluation of multiple system setups using a single laser. Additionally, it supports safety and diagnostic functions by diverting the beam to a beam dump or measurement device when the laser is not actively being used for processing.

Product Features