The latest in laser marking systems

Wednesday, January 08, 2014: Laser marking is a method used for labelling various kinds of objects like PCBs. A laser beam is used to change the surface structure of the solder resist to give a clear and permanent marking on the PCB. The marking can be for machine-readable codes or text, graphics and logos, and the automated process helps to write the data for each PCB directly. These codes can easily be read by other machines.

Model: NTM5510-X, Brand: Nutek, Manufacturer: Nutek Pte Ltd, Singapore

Launched in January 2013, this laser marking cell series 3—NTM5510-X— is specially designed to accurately mark PCB within a production line or as a stand alone system. The PCB is locked in its marking position while the CO₂ laser is moved using servo controlled X-Y axis.

The user-friendly windows based software allows easy programmable marking position and number of markings. Double sided marking is achievable with an optional integrated inverting unit.

Key features

• 10 Watt CO₂ (class 4); Class 1 laser protected housing

• User-friendly software; Selectable by-pass operation

• Digitally controlled linear axis for X & Y movements

• Automatic width adjustment conveyor

• PCB lifting system for constant focal point

• Short product change-over time

• Barcode scanner or camera for readability check

• Integrated inverting unit for double-sided marking

• Wave length:10.63 μm

• Marking area: 105 mm×105 mm per position & 460 mm×460 mm total coverage

Contact details: Lucas Lee, sales manager, Mob: +65-67998929, lucas@nutek-sg.com, www.nutek-sg.com

India distributor: Leaptech Corporation, www.leaptech.in

For details, refer to advertisement in this issue. See Ad Index on page 146.

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Model: ALBL-100Y, Brand: YJ Link, Manufacturer: YJ Link Co Ltd, Korea

Launched in January 2013, ALBL-100Y is a high accuracy label marking machine with a resolution of up to 600 dpi. It is capable of printing up to 254mm/sec. It automatically attaches barcodes or 2D codes with PCBs using a label marking machine that has the auto width control feature and auto PCB clamping. And it is capable of doing so for limitless quantities. The printer has double directional facility, and uses a high resolution optical system called the QUADRUS barcode scanner.

Key features

• Absorbs labels supplied by the label printer, picks them up on the head and then installs them on the PCB

• Servo motor control system

• It is possible to have the exact label working by using camera

• Automatically selected models options and possible to use multi-using without tools

• As an option, label printer (reading rate over 99.9 per cent)

• Auto width control feature for conveyor, as standard

• Line data management system integration possible

• PCB flow: Left–> right / right–>left

• PCB size: Max: 400 mm (W)×440 mm (L) and

• Min: 60 mm (W)×50 mm (L)

• Label size: 5 mm×5 mm to 40 mm×40 mm

• Label printer: Zebra Z-110Xi III Plus

Contact details: KJ Kim, sales in-charge for India market; Ph: +82-53-592-1723 (Ext. 305); kjkim@yjlink.com; www.yjlink.com

India distributor: NMTronics India Pvt Ltd

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Model: Insignum 2000 Laser, Brand: Insignum Laser Marking System, Manufacturer: ASYS, Germany

Launched in December 2012, Insignum 2000 Laser is a high-speed laser marking system. It is an inline and offline marking system for directly marking the solder resists on PCBs. The laser assembly is installed in a fixed position above the transport system. The PCB to be marked is taken onto the transport system and moved to the marking position. Due to a special mirror configuration in the galvo-head (a 3-axis system), it is possible to have a marking area of up to 350 mm×350 mm, without using any mechanically driven axes.

Key features

• Marking of multi-up panels

• Large marking area

• Short cycle times

• Camera coupling via deflection unit

• Integrated flip-station

• Manual loading via feed conveyor

• Side clamp

• Fibre laser

• Exhaust system

Contact details: Parvindar Singh, managing director, ASYS Group Asia Pte Ltd, Ph: +65-6280-8887, Mob: +65-9751-5989, psingh@asysgroup-asia.com, www.asysgroup-asia.com, India Office, Ph: 9910911992

India distributors: American Tec, DVS India, EMST Marketing Pvt Ltd, Innotronics Technologies Pvt Ltd

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Model: Gen4, Brand: Control Micro Systems, Manufacturer: Control Micro Systems Inc., USA

Launched in August 2012, Gen4 is a PCB laser marking system that is designed to mark and verify ECC200 data matrix symbology as well as other machine code formats, man-readable text and graphic images. Gen4 is available with a wide variety of air-cooled CO₂ and solidstate lasers, including the Ytterbium Fiber laser, to mark almost any board substrate material and coating combination, usually without requiring a pre-printed ink block.

Key features

• Adjustable width through-conveyor

• Programmable marking of locations accommodates panels of virtually any size and array configuration

• The in-line through-conveyor laser system provides fully automated, unattended marking operation in all SMEMA-compliant assembly lines or in standalone work cells using automated board loaders/unloaders

• SMEMA-spec

• Adjustable width through-conveyor board transport accommodating boards of up to 38 cm×45.7 cm (15 inch×18 inch)

• Permanent marking possible on a wide variety of board materials, including

• FR4, CEM1, paper phenolic, ceramic substrate and solder mask

Contact details: Ph: 407-679-9716, salesmail@cmslaser.com, www.pcbmarking.com

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Model: ALMC-100 X/Y, Brand: YJ Link, Manufacturer: YJ Link Co Ltd, Korea

Upgraded in March 2013, ALMC-100 X/Y uses a Panasonic CO₂ laser head, and is a customisable solution to print various barcode types and letters (1D, 2D). It uses a scanning camera (Vision) to recognise marking barcodes and positions. Using Z-axis step motors, it allows marking at different heights of chips and PCBs, providing flexibility to work at different heights efficiently. This makes it a versatile option that can adapt to changing printing environments. Faster tact time is achieved with controllers for conveyor speed and motion speed.

Key features

• Panasonic Co₂ laser has a semi-permanent lifespan of 10,000-12,000 hrs

• Fast tact time of 7 seconds (optimal-2D, 400mm/sec)

• Machines have a fume extractor, as standard

• Removes PCB static and particles

• Highly economical to maintain

• Doesn’t require re-setup when relocating the unit

• Height adjustment for marking flexibility as per surface

• Marking name: CO₂ Lawer

• Laser output: Average 10W, Maximum 40W

• Scan speed: 12,000 mm/s

• Response line speed: 240m/min

• Character setting (character height, width): 0.2-110 mm (0.01 mm possible to set space)

• Marking space: 0-110 mm (possible to set space)

Contact details: KJ Kim, sales in-charge for India market; Ph: +82-53-592-1723 (Ext. 305); kjkim@yjlink.com; www.yjlink.com

India distributor: NMTronics India Pvt Ltd

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Model: ML-7320CL Fiber Laser Marker, Brand: Miyachi, Manufacturer: Miyachi Corporation, Japan

Launched in February 2013, ML-7320CL Fiber is a benchtop laser marker, suitable for deep engraving at a high speed. Its high quality and high power fiber laser and excellent working and processing system make it a unique equipment.

Key features

• High-power fiber laser oscillator enables high-quality deep engraving. (Can select either 20W or 40W type)

• Optimum marking schedule can be selected from 25 kinds of waveform control features

• High repetition rate up to 500kHz

• LM Draw6 marking software compatible with Miyachi’s other markers

• Motion control of X, Y, Z and theta axes

• Fully air-cooling system and long-life laser diodes reduce initial costs and maintenance costs

• Small footprint

• CE, CDRH and RoHS certified

• Laser/pumping: Yb fiber laser, class 4, LD pumping

• Waveform length: 1064nm+/-10nm

• Maximum power: 20W/CW

• Pulse frequency: 1kHz to 500kHz

Contact details: Tatsuo Inoue, chief executive officer, Ph: +81-0-3847-2235, inoue@miyachi.com, www.miyachieurope.com

India distributor: Sumitron Exports Pvt Ltd

For details, refer to advertisement in this issue. See Ad Index on page 146.

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