Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
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Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 3250 x 3210 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
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Max. work area: | 190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 250 - 764 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
Laser marking of electronic and electrical components
Products in the electronics and semiconductor industry are mostly mass-market products that are produced fully automatically in large numbers. Many parts, such as SMD components, are very small and need to be labelled with a lot of information. For this purpose small, complex 2D Data Matrix codes are used, which must be easily and permanently legible. Due to these requirements, the electronics industry has already made laser marking a standard procedure. Industrial laser (galvo) systems allow for a trouble-free, quick, fully or semi-automated labelling process.
Electronic components and PCB boards are marked with permanent, solder resistant and easy-to-read laser markings. These labels serve as identification for traceability, internal quality assurance or trademark protection. Another application in the electronics industry is laser cutting flame retardant electrical insulating foils that act as separation between electronic components and printed circuit boards. In prototype construction, the CO₂ laser offers advantages over conventional methods, such as punching.
Industrial laser marking systems are capable of permanently and quickly engraving most materials that are used in the electronics and semiconductor industry with a high-contrast finish. Depending on the requirements and piece numbers they can be introduced as a stand-alone laser workstation or fully integrated into your existing production line.
Laser engraving and marking is a contactless process. Whilst traditional mechanical machines require the material to be fixated, industrial laser markers and flatbed laser plotters do not. The casings of electronic devices are mostly made from anodised aluminium, which can be processed with all types of laser, including CO2 lasers, which leaves the protective anodised coating intact.
Laser marking with a CO2 laser is possible with the application of a special paste or spray. The spray or paste must be applied and left to dry prior to laser marking. The marking is burned into the metal using the laser.
It is possible to engrave anodised aluminium using a CO2 laser without any additional sprays or pastes.
The residue must be washed off post laser processing. It is important to note that not all metals are suitable for spray or paste marking. The sprays and pastes themselves are costly and time consuming to apply, while the process requires a lot of energy and thus the laser must be moved at an appropriately low speed. This process is beneficial to certain metals as the process allows you to create a high contrast.
When using a fiber laser for marking, such as an industrial galvo laser or a speedy flex machine, the material is marked directly. There are several different types of laser marking, including, engraving, annealing and coating ablation. A speedy flex machine is an excellent laser marking tool. Combining both a CO2 laser and a fiber laser in one machine, you can process a variety of different materials in a single job, including workpieces with mixed material composition. This is possible without manually changing the laser source. Within the patented JobControl laser software you can assign the desired laser source to each colour of the graphic.