XLS 1005

The XLS 1005 integrates Synova’s advanced Laser MicroJet® (LMJ) technology with a large machine platform and workbench which enables the machining of larger components. This 5-axis systems, with the option of an extra C2 rotation axis, offers high-precision machining in both 2D and 3D made of metals and ceramics – entirely without a heat-affected zone (HAZ) and without degrees.

The machine combines efficiency, flexibility and precision and is ideal for advanced industrial sectors that require perfect cuts, clean surfaces and repeatable accuracy, even with complex geometries and larger workpieces.

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The 5-axis XLS 1005 has been specially developed for 3D machining and the drilling of cooling holes in the hot sections of industrial gas turbines and jet engines. The machine can machine a wide range of superalloys with a thermal barrier coating (TBC) in a single step – without cracks or delamination in the ceramic coating and with very low recast in the metal structure.

Thanks to the large door opening, workpieces can be easily loaded into the machine, either manually or by a robot, and there is also the option of customised automation, such as a conveyor belt or a robotic arm.

Material capacity

The XLS 1005 can machine a wide range of advanced materials with high precision:

Diamond materials: polycrystalline CBN (PcBN), polycrystalline diamond (PCD), single-crystal diamond (SCD), CVD diamond and tungsten carbide (WC).
Metals and alloys: Superalloys, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, nickel and titanium.
Ceramics and composites: Ceramic matrix composites (CMC), silicon carbide (SiC), silicon nitride (SiN), zirconia (ZrO₂), HTCC/LTCC, aluminium nitride (AlN) and aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃).

Processing options

The system is suitable for 3D cutting and shaping, drilling, slotting, grooving, pocket milling, cutting, edge finishing, engraving and profiling – making it a versatile tool for high-tech components.

Key benefits

Fast and accurate performance
The machine delivers high mechanical precision with a tolerance of ±10 μm and a cut width as narrow as 60 μm. It enables drilling with a high length-to-diameter ratio (up to 1:20) and rapid ablation of shaped holes in 10–20 seconds.

Cold and clean processing
Thanks to the cooling effect of the water jet, the machining process takes place almost entirely without any heat input, resulting in clean surfaces free from deposits or burrs. The cylindrical laser beam creates perfectly parallel cuts and holes with a smooth finish.

User-friendly operation
The XLS 1005 requires neither focus adjustment nor distance control, and does not require the use of protective resins or coatings. Furthermore, no post-processing is required, making the process efficient, stable and easy to use.