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Laser marking systems
News Release from: Electrox | Subject: Fibre laser marking system
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 July 2005
Compact fibre laser marker is
maintenance-free
An air-cooled fibre laser marking system is extremely compact, has excellent beam qualities, zero consumables and is designed for 24/7, maintenance free operation.
UK-based Electrox, one of the few truly integrated laser system manufacturers anywhere in the world, is launching its 'ground-breaking' new fibre laser marking system at EMO this September Offering a comprehensive range of solutions to marking problems, the new fibre laser complements the company's existing range of Nd:YAG, Vanadate and CO2 laser marking systems
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fibre lasers were initially developed to meet the rigorous demands of the telecoms industry but have now been developed to meet the needs of industrial applications.
The development by Electrox is a reflection of the company's vigorous research and development department coupled with its absolute determination to remain at the forefront of laser technology.
It already has over 2,000 laser marking installations world-wide and anticipates this number will double over the next twelve months.
As well as superior beam quality, the fibre laser is highly reliable and small in size.
The original telecoms applications dictated that the laser was capable of remaining buried in the ground, unmaintainable, for a minimum of 25 years or 250.000 hours without fault or failure.
This ruggedness is now available to the industrial market and is ideally suited to situations where a laser marking machine must provide continual operation or must perform in hostile conditions.
It can operate accurately at temperatures up to 450 deg C ambient and is unaffected by humidity levels, airborne contamination or vibration.
Because fibre lasers are relatively efficient at converting electrical energy into laser power, there is less waste heat to be disposed of and this enables the system to be entirely air cooled, permitting a substantially smaller laser package.
Its compact size means it is easily integrated into other processes so is also attractive to integrators and OEM partners.
Modern lasers are rapidly becoming the preferred technology for marking a wide range of substrates, including metals, plastics, wood, glass and leather.
Providing a clear and indelible mark, it does not require the use of hazardous substances such as acids or solvents, nor does it need a supply of consumables, such as ink.
There is no tooling to wear and is as flexible in use as a pen.
Electrox was one of the first companies to recognise the industrial applications of lasers.
Founded in the mid-seventies by two innovators who recognised the immense impact which lasers could have, the company developed the first fast axial flow CO2 laser during the seventies.
Established with a imaginative and inventive attitude, the company has remained true to its founders and maintained a substantial development department dedicated to pushing the technological boundaries ever further whilst staying mindful of the practical considerations of its customers.
The new Scorpion fibre laser marking system is controlled by the proven, proprietary Electrox V3 software, developed over more than 60 man years and proven in over 2,000 applications world-wide.
The Scorpion package is manufactured by Electrox at its Letchworth site to provide a fully integrated, user friendly system.
It will be supported world-wide by factory trained applications and service engineers, as well as carefully selected distributors throughout the world.
Commenting, managing director Howard Moore said "We are at the forefront of laser marking technology and endeavour to give our customers the best possible solution to their marking requirement".
"The new Scorpion laser marker is just one more weapon in our armoury and will ensure that we can cost-effectively meet the needs even of for customers with a high usage demand." EMO 2005, Hannover, Germany, September 14-21, Hall 17, stand A50. Request a free brochure from Electrox ...
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