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Tooling Kit automates metal component identification.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:41:21 -0500

Designed for machines without bottom stroke forming feature, EasyMark(TM) 5-In-1 Tooling Kit can be used 5 different ways for marking and scribing part surfaces. Using CNC punch press, thick turret application tooling system can write numbers, dates, and other identifying information on part surface; etch sheet metal with permanent marking information; cut or scribe protective film on sheet metal surfaces; create cone-shaped indentations on part surface; and perform high-speed dot matrix marking.

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Laser Tile Layout Tool offers 45° line capability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:38 -0500

Suited for those laying out tile flooring or wall coverings, GTL3 hybrid line laser lets users align layouts at 0°, 45°, 90°, and 135° from one setup and also helps keep track of straight-line and diagonal alignments. Tool has max range of 65 ft and is accurate to within 1/16 in. at 20 ft. Height enables clear projection of laser lines over obstructions, and alignment of 3 laser lines that converge in front of base eliminates interference from anything that may make surface uneven.

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Laser Printer suits metal ID tag applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:33:50 -0500

Operating at up to 80 inches/sec, Model DM410 produces custom bar-coded ID tags on demand. Unit features marking area up to 4 x 4 in. to print range of tag sizes. Designed for low-volume applications, printer is suited for asset tagging utilizing UID, GS1, and Data Matrix compliant barcodes.

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Fiber Laser Marker cuts and drills holes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:32:09 -0500

In addition to marking and engraving on both metals and plastics, Model LMF2000 can produce cuts in copper, steel, or aluminum up to 0.02 in. thick, enabling prototyping of lead frames, sheet parts, or steel tubes. Method uses no direct assist gas, and precise control over laser parameters enables cut to be tuned for quality with underside burr of less than 0.0005 in.

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Compact Scribing Machine features 40 x 50 mm marking field.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:31:52 -0500

Equipped with pneumatic components, high resistance styluses, and rigid mechanical guidance system, Model XF510Cr can mark almost any material to depth of 0.2 mm. Precise positioning of marking head means that, as well as scoring, system can make Datamatrix marks with vertical percussion movements. Unit's UC500 remote control features interface in 19 languages, manages 14 types of keypads, and uses universal power supply compatible from 90-250 V.

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Laser Marker provides writing speed of up to 2.5 m/sec.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:30:04 -0500

With skipping speed of up to 5 m/sec, TF420 fibre laser marking solution suits applications involving medium to large production runs like motor vehicles, medical fields, and electrical or mechanical components. Product features light source operating at 1.06 mm (diode) placed remotely in control unit. Marking head takes up volume of just 10 cu. dm. Remote control unit can be fitted in 19 in. rack and it features integrated buffer memory. Marker has diode service life of 100,000 hr.

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Label Marking System uses laser for marking and cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:46:21 -0500

Capable of stand-alone or in-line operation, FiberTower XP incorporates 20 W continuous wave laser, industrial PC controller, power supply, marking software, laser safety enclosure, and optional auto label feeder. Latter, which can also be removed for standard direct part marking, helps transform label marking process from series of manual operations into streamlined, laser-driven, automated process. Label perimeter is also cut using laser, enabling peel-and-stick application.

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Metal Detectable Plastic Pen is FDA compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:41:23 -0500

Available in blue, black, red, and green, Super XP Cryo Pen is suitable for paper, glass, most plastics, metals, and polythenes. Ink flow is permanent and fluid in low temperatures such as those found in production of chilled and frozen foods. Featuring retractable nib and reinforced clip with hole for 20 mm split ring and safety chain, X-ray visible pen is detectable and rejectable by most metal detectors used throughout food and pharmaceutical industries.

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Reciprocating Pin Marker features large GUI.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:08 -0500

Used for for permanent industrial indent marking, ProPoint P31 prints within 1 x 3 in. window and incorporates 10.4 in. color GUI that facilitates set-up and modification of mark. It is suited for various applications - automotive, electronic, aviation, consumer products, machine shops - where permanent mark showing product name, serial number, shift number, or other information provides traceability for life of product.

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Laser Markers suit wire harness manufacturing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:36 -0500

Meeting all major international, commercial, military, and OEM standards, Capris® Nova 800, 820, 840, and 860 UV laser wire marking systems can be used as part of mainstream harness production line or for cellular manufacture. Units can be configured as either manual or automated systems which feature wire Auto-Select and Load unit, allowing up to 32 different wires to be held at one time, combined with multistation dereeler handling up to 32 separate reels of wire and cable.

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CO2 Laser Marker delivers precision operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:55 -0500

Employing galvanometer scanner system and 10/20/30 W laser with 10.6 or 9.3 µm wavelength, LP-400 series can perform precision marking, on-the-fly, at speeds exceeding 700 characters/sec. Scan head - vertical or horizontal - rotates freely through 350° of motion. In addition to Laser Marker NAVI software, solution allows use of mouse and VGA monitor or touch-screen handheld unit interfaced directly with laser controller for system configuration, message generation, and system control.

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Air Impact Marker has low maintenance non-lube feature.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:38:36 -0500

Suited for marking lot codes, acceptance marks, or machine ID codes on metal and plastic parts as well as in staking, seating, or assembly operations, Mite-E-Mark(TM) features integrated position sensors that can detect when marker is in retract position. Smallest configuration of tool is 3 in. long, and has 1 in. of approach stroke from retracted position to point of part marking, while 2 in. approach stroke model offers 220 lb of impact force at 80 psi.

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YVO4 Laser Marking System features 3-axis beam control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:35:57 -0500

Operating in X, Y, and Z directions, MD-V9900 series can mark difficult shapes such as cylinders, cones, and inclined planes at speeds up to 12,000 mm/sec without compromising character clarity. System incorporates Dual End Pumping Cavity and offers 42 mm variable focal length as well as distortion-free, 300 x 300 mm marking area. Along with 3-axis control, use of special lens system eliminates need for mechanical adjustment.

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Dot Peen/Scribe Tag Marker marks silk-screened SS tags.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:52:36 -0500

Dot Peen/Scribe Tag Marker can place man-readable text in 5 different fields and also mark Square Dot(TM) UID/2D matrix codes on silk-screened stainless steel tags that attach to axles of military vehicles. Operated from 110 V, it offers production rate of 30 sec/tag and marking window of 1.6 x 2.3 in. Tags measure 1.25 x 3 in. and are 0.19 in. thick. System controller includes 15 in. TFT touchscreen, 2 USB ports, and Ethernet port for remote management.

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UV Laser-based Machine performs wire and cable marking.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:53:16 -0500

Able to operate in Boost and Economic modes, ULYS 990 Modena comes with 4 printing fonts as well as 2 horizontal and 2 vertical orientations. There are 90 characters per font, including upper/lower case, and Twin Shots process allows choice of appropriate production mode. Machine supports barcode 39 printing capability and allows up to 128 characters per identification mark. Also included, EASYPROD(TM) command software helps optimize production via data input and menus.

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Marking Head has IDI technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:39:00 -0500

Featuring Innovative Driving Impact (IDI) technology that assures consistent dot depth on uneven, curved, or irregular part surfaces, Multi 4-50 offers 1.96 x 2.36 in. marking window, and embedded controller that contains software, integral membrane keyboard, and LCD screen. It comes in 4 basic versions: bench-top, portable or handheld, combo, and integrator.

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CO2 Laser Marker delivers X-, Y-, and Z-axis functionality.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:49:50 -0500

Utilizing 3-axis motion capabilities that promote visibility on deformed or curved surfaces, ML-Z 9500 Series can mark difficult shapes such as cylinders, cones, inclined planes, and spheres. System has distortion-free, 300 x 300 mm marking area and 42 mm variable focal length. Speeds up to 12,000 mm/sec on inclines, cylinders, or circular cones will not compromise character clarity, and spot size remains constant over entire marking area.

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UV Laser Wire Marker suits military/aerospace applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:26 -0500

Available as manual system or with fully automated wire selection and loading, NOVA(TM) 880 uses UV laser and optical system based on Longbow(TM) UV solid-state laser. Slaving of character generating mask unit to solid-state laser ensures that output remains stable throughout entire marking process for optimal mark quality. Marker can handle 32 wires or cables and is suited for high-volume military or aerospace wire harness manufacturing applications.

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Marking Machine comes with pneumatic/electromagnetic stylus.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:53:25 -0500

Featuring integrated control unit that operates without computer interface, PRO-PEN P5000 75 lb bench type marking machine is suited for marking all types of materials up to hardness of 62 HRC. With micro-percussion technology, it delivers rapid marking of up to 5 characters/sec. Large viewing window allows operator to preview marking text/graphic in advance. Marking zone is 100 x 120 mm with character size from 0.5-80 mm in steps of 0.1 mm. Part heights to be marked are up to 300 mm.

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Pen-and-Digitizer System allows user-defined options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:45:36 -0500

Offering complete platform for active digital computing pen technology, FinePoint MPD-9xx allows OEMs to design-in range of options such as secure pens, flash memory, and unique pen IDs. Digitizer behind LCD screen employs electromagnetic technology to communicate with cordless, active RF digital pen as it moves across surface. Offered with battery-powered or battery-free pens, digitizer board houses all controller components in one strip on one side of 0.4-1.2 mm thick main board.

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