Odyssey-4

The Odyssey-4 is a high precision system for the stripping of enamels from small gage wires down to 58 AWG and even smaller. It is the perfect solution for medical device manufacture.

Featuring ultra-violet laser technology, the Odyssey-4 vaporizes any polyimide-type insulation cleanly and precisely, whilst harmlessly reflecting from the shield or conductor, giving a perfect, nick-free strip every time. Unlike competing laser technologies no residue is left, so it is possible to connect to the wire without further chemical treatment.

Highlights of the Odyssey-4

• Flexibility – ability to strip single or multiple wires or ribbons of up to 2″ (50 mm) in length and 2″ (50 mm) in width (2″x 2″). Wires are held in place by a fixture, ensuring accurate positioning.
• Precise and clean – dual galvanometer scanner optical system strips the wires from top and bottom to give a precise 360-degree strip. This results in complete ablation of the insulation, without any damage to the underlying conductor.
• Fast and consistent – typically strips a wire end in around 1 second and +/- 0.001 inch positioning repeatability for the best quality, every time.
• Programmable and easy to use – strip parameters can be pre-programmed and selected from a simple to operate touchscreen. Different insulation types and thicknesses can be accommodated by adjusting the speed of the laser beam across the wire and the selected power.
• Compact and efficient – the system is bench-mounted and connected to a standard single phase power supply. An under-bench control unit houses the extraction unit, controls, and laser chiller.
• Customization: fixtures can be customized to accommodate different wire and strip requirements.
• Inline systems are available to allow automated stripping from spool to spool using a precision wire transport system.
• Quality control – inbuilt camera checks wire position and strip results. Optional vision control system validates quality.

Benefits

• Retro-fits into existing production lines even when space it at a premium.
• Reduces expensive scrappage.
• Automates the stripping process to improve production yields.
• Mitigates the risk of reputation damage and reduces cost of in-field failure by controlling one of the key processes of product manufacture.
• Peace of mind – reliable closed-loop camera vision system to validate and verify product quality.