CeTaQ Announces MCA Testing for Lasers in Medical, Biomedical Device Manufacturing
Hudson, New Hampshire, USA - Lasers used in precision micromachining and manufacturing of medical devices such as stents, and biomedical products such as tissue-growing scaffolds, cell sorters, and microfluidics must make very precise cuts, often within the micron tolerance range.
CeTaQ Americas announces the availability of Machine Capability Analysis (MCA) testing applicable to laser systems. CeTaQ's test methodology measures the width of the laser cut as well as beam size and consistency, comparing the actual result with the programmed pattern and process settings. The test method is applicable to lasers used in such processes as cutting, welding, and scribing, stencil cutting, laser marking (such as matrix labeling), and other applications such as drilling. All types of lasers, including UV (excimer and DPSS) can be evaluated. In laser processing, typically the laser head is stationary, and the product is moved under the beam via high-precision air bearing stages. CeTaQ's test methodology verifies the X-Y accuracy of these stages and the motion control system, which is critical to such processing. MCA testing is a third party, objective evaluation methodology in which special vision algorithms, highly accurate glass plates and components are utilized for independent measurement of Cp and Cpk indices on production equipment. The laser system verification process uses a transparent heat-sensitive film in conjunction with CeTaQ's highly accurate glass plate measurement system.
CeTaQ America provides state-of-the-art measurement technology for equipment and process capability analysis for lasers and other production equipment; the data and measurement results obtained provide the base for stable and controlled processing. Many types of production machines in electronics manufacturing and semiconductor industries are easily validated by CeTaQ. Innovative software operates the measurement equipment and provides statistical specification based results on machine quality performance. Comprehensive certification reports validate performance, which allows users to improve product quality and optimize performance for increased manufacturing profitability.
For more information, visit www.cetaq.com, or contact CeTaQ Americas (formerly EAGLE-EYED ONE) at P.O. Box 7332, Nashua, NH 03060, Office: 603-883-7843; Fax: 603-484-8478; Mobile: 603-566-2141; Email: msivigny@cetaq-americas.com.
Photo Caption: Precision UV laser micromachining; Photo courtesy J. P. Sercel Associates (www.jpsalaser.com).
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