Laser projection systems are devices that send out a beam of laser light that projects onto a surface an exact projected image from a 2D or 3D CAD file of information.
The projected image on the ground or on a wall then allows for the accurate positioning and orientation of components, sub-assemblies, or fixtures in order to save assembly time and to ensure complete assembly accuracy time after time.
Laser projection systems are available in different laser powers, ranging from 3mW to 15mW – depending on the application and intended use.
The choice of laser projection software depends on whether 2D or 3D projection is required. Most applications are only 2D, but aerospace applications such as tooling layups tend to require 3D software versions.
The four questions that we get asked most about laser projection systems.
Projection systems help manufacturers to improve efficiency and accuracy in their assembly operations, leading to higher productivity and improved product quality.
Whether it’s in the aerospace sector with carbon-fibre lay-ups, the timber roof, and wall truss sector, the tilt-wall concrete industry, or in general industry assembly operations, there is a laser projection system that adds value to almost any industrial assembly operation.
Aerospace:
Composite lay-ups, interior assembly
Timber:
Pre-fabricated house production
Concrete:
Circulating pallets, rotary tables, and reinforcing mesh benches
Worker Guidance:
Assembly, order picking, and quality assurance tasks.
Laser projection systems range in cost from $25,000 for a single laser projection head system fully installed. For multiple head systems, where the projection area coverage is more extensive, prices increase. Still, in many cases, the multiple heads can use the same control box, software and computer, thus saving overall system cost.
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Using laser projection systems can improve productivity through:
Met Optix proudly offers a complete range of LAP laser projection systems and is the sales and support Partner for Australia and New Zealand for this range of products.
LAP laser projection systems are our partner for laser projection and laser line systems and are a leading German producer of high-quality laser projection systems, laser measurement, and gauging systems for industry.
After being established in 1984 and now with thousands of systems around the world LAP Laser products are distributed through Met Optix in Australia and New Zealand.
Support services are focused on providing customer service excellence.
Services offered from basic technical telephone consultation, through to on-site calibration, repair and maintenance and complex equipment upgrades.
LAP Lasers are used across a wide variety of industries.
Here is the latest video from LAP Laser showing how laser projection can reduce costs and improve efficiency in the building of pre-fabricated concrete wall homes in Europe.
LAP Laser is a leader in laser projection and laser positioning systems and rapidly gaining market share in Australia. The range includes laser projection systems, software and accessories as well as laser positioning systems for industry.
