Electrox Introduces Deep Engraving by Laser

"Deep engraving using a laser-based machine is now possible, giving reduced production time, less scrap, improved engraving accuracy and greater profitability," said an Electrox spokesperson. "Electrox, one of few fully integrated laser marking manufacturers, has developed a laser-based system for deep engraving. Based on the proven Scriba lamp pumped Nd:YAG laser marking system, to create an effective deep engraving system, it is far more versatile and gives much faster cycle times and therefore greater productivity than traditional engraving methods. Metal removal rates are up to 12mm³.

"The system has been developed by Electrox's Research and Development engineers in response to demand from customers, particularly those in the mold, tool and electronics industry. The laser system ensures minimal material recast. All types of metal, including hard materials such as tools steels and soft materials such as aluminum can all be engraved using the Electrox system. Metal removal rates are up to 12mm³ per minute (in 2D contours) and the removal rate can be adjusted to remove between 2µm and 10µm per pass.

"The laser-based system is a contact-free means of metal processing that can be used on a wider range of components easily-including components where surface finish could be damaged by clamping systems, those which can be distorted and those which are difficult to hold. It uses an amplified beam of light, focused on a very small spot, to create a wide variety of images including alphanumeric codes and all types of graphics including logos.

"The new Electrox system uses the company's proprietary, intuitive software, the result of over 60-man years development. It is compatible with all current versions of Windows and can import a wide range of graphic file formats, generate bar codes, two-dimensional codes and data codes as well as perform automatic serialization, conduct merges with data from external sources and control up to four axes of motion.

"No swarf is produced to cause wear. In addition, no coolants or dielectrics are necessary. Health and safety considerations are minimized because there are no hazardous materials such as acids or solvents involved in the process and the vaporized material can be extracted locally to reduce dust and contaminants."

The system has USB communications, a galvo beam scanning system, DSP Galvo drives and a range of scan lenses which, along with all the electronics and the software, have been developed in-house by Electrox engineers. A hand-held console facilitates control of the laser and can hold up to 64 previously downloaded marking files. An LCD display provides access to saved files as well as showing the status of the laser and comprehensive diagnostics.

For more information contact:

Electrox (USA)

5601 Fortune Circle Drive, Suite A

Indianapolis, IN 46241

317-248-2632

Fax: 317-240-5787

www.electrox.com

Email: sales@electrox.com