Carousel for marking and verification

In this case, the customer’s requirement was to mark the metal parts of the electronics so that when it was being set up, it would be possible to describe the already set-up piece at the same time. This task could be best accomplished by using a similar method to our marking carousel, complete with verification of the part.

Proposal for a solution

Single-purpose marking station with rotatable two-position carousel for marking metal electronics enclosures for Datamatrix code piece measures
The station is equipped with a 20W EP version fiber laser and an f254 lens with a marking field of up to 170x170mm
The laser bench was clamped on the Z axis to allow the focal length to be changed perpendicular to the based parts
The machine is equipped with a checker for checking the correctness of production of individual parts, i.e. whether it is produced according to the documentation
The generation of datamatrix codes is handled by SamLight software and the user interface for controlling the Linmark system developed by our programmers
Safety is ensured by optical barriers and a capacitive process start button
A pair of monitors located on the machine is responsible for displaying data on the marking and verification cycle

Description of the basic functions of the machine:

The parts are placed one by one in a pre-prepared jig oriented upright over the longer side of the part. After setting up, the operator presses the capacity button and the table rotates inwards with the piece not set up. The laser begins to write a unique number on the piece along with a DMX code and in the meantime the operator is outside on the table setting up the new part. After the camera verifies that the part is completely in order, all the data is displayed on the monitors and the table is turned inwards again at the push of a button.

Advantages of this station

Time-saving solution in relation to the two-position carousel (setting and description at the same time)
Visual machine inspection of the part during description
Very fast and permanent description of parts by code and number
Ergonomic design and space-saving station
Cutting-edge fibre laser technology enabling the characterisation of almost all types of metals and some plastics
Manufacturer support and know-how for long-lasting machine operation

We can demonstrate most of the technologies we offer live or make samples.

The supplier LINTECH is a long-established supplier for Varroc Lighting Sytems, which is used on projects both in Varroc’s parent plant in Nový Jičín and in the subsidiary plant in Rychvald.

Varroc Lighting Systems s.r.o.

Martin Zátopek

Manufacturing

We have purchased a machine for laser marking of castings from LINTECH. We highly appreciate the quality and speed of technical support from LINTECH in dealing with new requirements from our customers.

PBS Velka Bites

Technician

Since 2017 we have purchased 3 laser marking stations from LINTECH. The machines have been designed to suit our type of production (piece production of steel components for mechanical seals), i.e. with an emphasis on variability and easy reconfiguration. The machines work as they should. The change in marking technology has also brought time savings in the process and comfort of work (after breaking through the initial resistance, the change was positively received by the operators).

John Crane Inc.

Viktor Vanya

Process engineer

The company LINTECH adapted to our requirements to the maximum, designed and constructed for us the equipment according to the specified parameters for laser welding of plastics, metals and the description of the mentioned materials.