TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems

Compact and Universal

Laser Marking System and Standalone Workstations VectorMark®

Diode-Pumped Laser Marking System VectorMark®

The quality

The Laser

For many years TRUMPF has implemented a quality management system which functions superbly – the TRUMPF quality standard; this is constantly being upgraded according to market requirements.

The product range of the VectorMark® laser marking system is graduated. It comprises the VectorMark® compact and the VectorMark® impact series with different power outputs, wavelengths and laser active media.

The TRUMPF quality standard is regularly certificated by TÜV CERT according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 for the entire TRUMPF Group. In addition to this, TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems is certified according to VDA 6.4 (Required by the automotive industry with regard to the quality of management systems for suppliers of capital goods). Achieving this standard is not the end of quality development, but the starting point for more improvements with the aim to secure customer satisfaction.

Depending on the process requirements and material, the suitable laser can be chosen. The basic version of the laser marking system emits laser light in the infrared range at 1064 nm (IR). Frequency-doubled systems with 532 nm wavelength and frequency-tripled systems emitting radiation in the near-ultraviolet range at 355 nm are available for marking plastics and semiconductor materials.

The UV-wavelength will establish a new dimension of marking synthetic material. This short wavelength light reacts directly with the bonds of the plastic, thus preventing the effects of damage caused by heat. Especially with critical material, the marking quality can be improved and a higher marking speed can be achieved. Even flame retardant and self-extinguishing material, which detracted from the advantages of laser marking, can be marked now with the VectorMark compact 6 to a degree of quality which has never been achieved until now. The VectorMark® impact 1 is the first representation of a new generation of laser markers. The new laser complements the well established VectorMark product range and combines a high quality beam with an even greater performance. VectorMark® impact 1 is predestined for applications which require high performance and small cycle times as required for deep enraving, annealing or IC marking processes. Laser excitation takes place via laser diodes: maintenance-free pump sources with very long lifetimes and high efficiency. The cooling system is integrated into the compact laser unit. The focal length of the processing optic determines the size of the square-marking field. In the standard configuration, this has an edge length of 120 mm x 120 mm for 1064 nm. Field sizes of up to 220 mm x 220 mm can be achieved with the use of further optics. Larger and smaller marker fields are available on demand, whereby all marking tasks can be optimally solved.

The diode-pumped laser marking system VectorMark® compact is designed for integration directly into industrial production lines.

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The high beam quality of the VectorMark® series guarantees optimal focus, a fine and narrow beam, high tolerance against focus deviation and a constant marker image within the entire marking area. Numerous different shapes of workpiece and materials can be marked indelibly and permanently, even in hard-to-reach locations.

Beam Guidance The beam guidance system on the VectorMark® compact operates according to the vector principle. High precision, low mass galvanometer mirrors guarantee not only high speed, but also precise positioning of the laser beam on the workpiece. This enables even the finest of structures to be imaged with precise contours at very high processing speeds. A pilot laser, facilitating alignment of the laser onto the workpiece, can also be optionally included with the system.

The laser unit can be brought into various different positions by being turned on its horizontal axis. Mounting of the scanner head with its various beam exit directions provides even more flexibility. Your parts can thus be marked in almost any desired direction.

In addition to our OEM laser marking systems for integration into your production line, there is also a broad range of complete TRUMPF standalone laser workstations available.

VectorMark® laser marking systems have been designed for use in tough, three-shift industrial conditions. Reliability, availability and short downtimes are key features of the VectorMark®. High functional safety and optimal work protection are guaranteed. All units conform to current international regulations and EMC guidelines. In operation, the VectorMark® laser shutter unit guarantees maximum safety for operating personnel. It reliably prevents unwanted leaks of laser radiation.

Integration The compact dimensions and light weight of the lasers in the VectorMark® series allow easy integration into automated production lines. The VectorMark® includes an integrated cooling system with air-cooled condenser. Optionally a watercooling system for connection with an external chiller is available, which grants high availability for industrial use also with high environmental temperatures.

Kompakt trotz des verfügbaren grossen Arbeitsraum - der Laserarbeitsplatz 1000

The laser width is deliberately very small by design. If several lasers are aligned side by side, the marking fields adjoin without a gap and the marking field increases with consistent laser power density. In this way, the movement throughout and also therefore the productivity is easily scaled.

Day/Night design – The ablation of layers requires high laser quality to give precision and homogenity.

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The Software: Operation Made Easy

Operation

Comfortable user interface of the marking software.

Making use of the numerous different possibilities of the VectorMark® compact is child’s play with our easy-to-use marking software TruMark®. This is available in many different languages, and the operating system is Windows based. The menu guidance as well as the operator dialog windows, provide support during programming and the electronic manual gives the operator assistance whenever required. Even switching to different operating languages can be done with a single push on the right mouse button. Needless to say it is also possible to switch from metric to imperial measurements. With the ability to multi-task, further marking programs can be generated, converted, but also data transferred via the interfaces during the marking process.

Based on CAD tools, the graphical editor.

Different user-levels can be defined and determined; the software access can be restricted according to the requirements of the customer. This helps to avoid operator errors and protects the production process.

Characteristics The marking program is generated with the graphical editor. This is based on a CAD-system and offers all conventional functions for drawing, modifying, and alignment of graphic objects. The functional range extends from drawing a simple line to generating a complete database for recurring symbols. The large diversity of available fonts allows you to create a variety of texts. TrueType fonts can also be imported, modified and optimized for the laser application with the help of the integrated editor. Selecting the suitable text font and with the help of the usual input converter, it is even possible to use far eastern languages, such as Chinese, Korean and Japanese, for marking text. Creating one, or multi-dimensional barcodes, i.e DataMatrix codes, is just as simple. Variable data such as time of day, date or continuous serial numbers can also be automatically integrated.

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Different drawing objects can be quickly and easily filled with predefined hatching and filling patterns. It is possible to define the filling angle, the line and contour distance as well as the filling type – parallel or equidistant to the outer contour. The sorting function enables path-optimized or quality-optimized high-speed marking. Different marking parameters can be saved in a database and accessed at any time.

The laser parameters All existing laser parameters are listed in a separate dialog, thematically segmented and clearly arranged. With establishing a laser parameter database, it is possible to reuse optimized laser parameters for a specific material again and again. These so-called global laser parameters can then be used for marking as a reference but also as modifiable copies. The overlap is displayed visually, depending on the main laser parameter’s deflection speed and pulse frequency, this helps to optimize the marking.

It is child’s play to adjust the internal laser parameters with a throttle and choose between best quality and highest speed. The internal parameters can also be adjusted separately. Furthermore the width and the type of the lines to be marked – dotted or solid – are now part of the adjustable parameters.

Selecting and adjusting laser parameters is child’s play.

The import functions The marking software features an up to date converter for the vector based CAD data formats DXF/DWG, HPGL and IGES, for the marking files PCR and VLF, as well as for pixel formats BMP, TIF, JPG, PCX. This guarantees detailed and simple integration of graphics and logos. Here it is possible to chose between two different marking methods. Varying contrast depends on the density of the pixels, e.g laser pulses. The required resolution can be set. It is also possible to assign diverse grey scales of the imported picture, in a sequence with different laser parameters, creating different kinds of grey colours on the material.

Imported bitmap picture.

The interfaces Variable production data can be retrieved via interfaces and merged into the message being marked. Multiple possibilities simplify the integration of the marking laser into production lines. Serial, parallel I/O-interface, ProfiBus (RS-485) or Ethernet (TCP/IP) are available to control the laser. Furthermore a COM-Inprocess-server is available with the VectorMark®, which is the software interface, by using TLV commands.

Integration of the laser control via interfaces.

Network cards enable coupling with higher order computer systems and databases. Further connection possibilities are available via parallel interfaces and ProfiBus.

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Software Options

Marking on the Fly Unclocked continous production processes require a possibility to mark products without interrupting the work flow. Therefore TRUMPF offers the option “Marking on the Fly“. Distortion free marking on the workpiece is achieved by overlaying the movement of the transport equipment on the deflection mirrors. The speed of the conveyor belt is continously measured to grant a precise marking, even if the assembly line is accelerated or decelerated.

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The laser (2) starts to mark the moving workpiece (3) after getting a signal from the light barrier (1).

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“Quickflow“ Flow Program The additional software package Quickflow can be used for writing flow programs that control the entire marking cycle from start to finish. Data exchange with external systems can be built up, thus enabling reaction to different measuring data with variable markings. Quickflow enables the graphics-oriented generation of complex flow programs and no knowledge of higher-order programming languages is required. The programming is done by “dragging and dropping“ the required objects, aligning those in the suitable order systematically and determining the object properties by a simple doubleclick on the symbol. All the interfaces on the VectorMark® can be accessed via Quickflow, and data can be selected from external sources. Connection to external databases can also be easily realised.

Image Field Segmentation Image field segmentation is a software tool that enables marking larger than the actual field of the laser to be created without a problem. In combination with linear and rotary axes, this function is available for the marking of large flat components as well as for all-round marking of cylindrical components. It works as follows: the image field is segmented into individual

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Flexible flow control with Quickflow.

fields by the operator at the monitor, and a higher-ranking flow program then manages the alternating sequences “procedure“ and “mark in segments“. All objects (lines, circles, arcs and text) located in more than one segment are cut on their “dividing lines“ and thus automatically allocated to their respective segments. The programming is very easy. Only one program is required for image content and handling.

Diagnostics Tool The integrated diagnostics tool from TRUMPF is used to analyse and visualize the measuring data logged by numerous built-in sensors, and is a core component of Telepresence. It offers the following possibilities: ■

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Picture of laser operating data being read via diagnostics tool.

Display of saved reports and text on the latest monitoring and error reports Display of laser unit status information Display of laser unit operating data, including current values or time sequences

This display and monitoring enables the causes of faults to be quickly and precisely located, and dealt with immediately if necessary. Service experts from TRUMPF can use this software tool to dial into laser units anywhere in the world if a problem arises. The operating data accessed can not only be read but also changed, thus helping to reduce downtime to a minimum.

Laser power calibration The laser power calibration offers the unique possibility to readjust the laser output power to the delivery status at the push of one single button. This helps to maintain the result of the marking in the optimum range for a very long time. The user can start the process manually at any time and will be supported by dialogues. Undesired access is prevented, as the user level is additionally password protected.

Pushing one single button can initialise the laser power calibration. The process is displayed graphically.

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Complete Laser Marking Systems

The Laser Workstation In addition to laser marking systems as integrated components, TRUMPF also provides a broad range of complete standalone laser workstations as a solution for all kinds of processing tasks. These laser workstations consist of the following components: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Sturdy, steel-plate construction Supply unit integrated into the workstation Integrated chiller with air cooled condenser Integrated fume extraction Numerically controlled Z axis Motor-operated door with optional laser-safe viewing window

Integration of the laser head, control unit, supply unit, cooling unit and fume extraction unit in the workstation provides an exceptionally compact system. The system is fully self-contained and requires no additional components. Water connections and external chillers are not required. The VectorMark® marking lasers are delivered with an integrated water-air cooler by default. There is the possibility to supply the laser with a water-water heat exchanger instead. An external chiller, which meets exactly the requirements of the VectorMark® compact lasers, is available in the standard product range of TRUMPF. The marking systems VectorMark® Workstation 800 merely require a 115 V or 230 V single phase electrical connection and comply with Class 1 laser safety protection. The VectorMark® Workstations are small and portable enough to be located anywhere within your factory. They can be combined with the full TRUMPF range of diode-pumped VectorMark® marking lasers.

The VectorMark® Workstation 800 is flexible and easy to use.

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Options

VectorMark® Workstation 800 The basic version of the system can be provided with both, rotary axis with different chuck clamping ranges and linear axes with different travels for various component dimensions and applications. Even very high workpieces up to 450 mm can be marked with ease by the means of an elevated workstation.

VectorMark® Workstation 800 F Due to the removable side panels in the basic version, the design of the flow through the workstation offers the possibility to mark longer workpieces. It also allows easy integration of a conveyor segment to fit into an existing industrial production line.

VectorMark® Workstation 800 R As a semi-automated solution, the 2-station rotary indexing table makes it possible to reduce cycle times even more, because it allows parts to be loaded and unloaded outside the cabinet at the same time parts are being marked inside the cabinet. The 2-station rotary indexing table for semiautomatic production With two different working heights the systems are optionally available as an ergonomically designed sit or stand workstation.

VectorMark® Workstation 1200 This top of the range workstation provides extended possibilities to safely laser mark workpieces due to its larger workspace. It does not matter if big, heavy parts need to be handled or if a large number of parts lying side-by-side require marking. Workpieces can be processed sequentially. The software is designed to define a nearly fully automated production process with only a few programming steps. The position in x, y and z direction can be programmed easily. Thus workpieces of various dimensions can be marked. The workstation is spacious enough to serve for virtually any application. The setup of the laser with x, y and z axes allows marking in nearly every position inside of the workspace. The motor-driven front door closes before the marking process automatically, provides laser protection Class 1 during marking and opens quickly after the process. This saves time and increases productivity.

The marking software offers the possibility to create customised sequential programs to handle workpieces. Marking processes can be simply automated with this feature. Commands of different categories are made available to the user. ■

System commands for the control of the workstation and its components

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Marking commands to load and convert marking programs and start the marking or pilot laser respectively

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The programming of the automated process can be realised in a very simple way. By a right mouse-click the commands can be selected from a pop-up list. The current position of an axis can be taken over by a further mouse-click if desired. This workpiece specific program can be saved and then called any time to repeat the process.

The functions of the workstation can of course also be controlled and monitored by Telepresence.

Axes commands for the integrated rotary, linear and focus axis as well as the selection of the rotary indexing table station

Compact despite the available large workspace – the VectorMark® Workstation 1200.

Meeting the needs of extended usability, the standard setup already incorporates a fume exhaust system. The VectorMark® marking laser, the system control as well as the exhaust system are completely integrated as already stated with the VectorMark® Workstation 800 series. This workstation therefore remains compact in outer dimensions, whilst at the same time providing a huge workspace.

Operation The motorised door, focus axis, optional linear and rotary axes and any peripherals are numerically controlled via the integrated electronic axis control. They can be programmed via the operating software of the marking system and the master computer – which means that the user has just one interface for all the workstation functions.

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Technical Data

Laser

VMc 1

VMc 3

VMc 4

Wavelength

[nm]

1064

1064

532

Pulse train frequency

[kHz]

cw, 1 to 60

cw, 1 to 60

1 to 100

Image field size1)

[mm]

Focus diameter

[µm]

Laser active media Beam quality

120 x 120

120 x 120

110 x 110

f=163 mm

f=163 mm

f=160 mm

60

40

20

Nd:YAG

Nd:YAG

Nd:YVO4

Fundamental-Mode

Fundamental-Mode

Fundamental-Mode

Connection, Consumption, Setup Power connection

230/115 V 50/60 Hz, 16 A

Max. power consumption

[kW]

< 1.7

< 1.7

< 1.7

Average power consumption

[kW]

1.4

1.4

1.4

IP 54

IP 54

IP 54

25

28

29

665 x 200 x 257

665 x 200 x 297

665 x 200 x 297

100

100

100

785 x 445 x 645

785 x 445 x 645

785 x 445 x 645

15 - 40 15 - 45

15 - 40 15 - 45

15 - 40 15 - 45

Protection type Laser and supply unit Laser unit: weight

[kg]

Laser unit: dimensions L x W x H

[mm]

Supply unit: weight

[kg]

Supply unit: dimensions L x W x H

[mm]

Ambient temperature, cooler unit Water-air cooling Water-water cooling 1)

[°C] [°C]

other optics and field sizes available on request.

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Maybe subject to technical modifications.

Technical Data

Laser

VMc 5

VMc 6

VMi 1

Wavelength

[nm]

1064

355

1064

Pulse train frequency

[kHz]

cw, 1 to 100

1 to 100

cw, 1 to 60

Image field size1)

[mm]

Focus diameter

[µm]

Laser active media Beam quality

120 x 120

80 x 80

120 x 120

f=163 mm

f=160 mm

f=163 mm

40

25

on request

Nd:YVO4

Nd:YVO4

Nd:YAG

Fundamental-Mode

Fundamental-Mode

Multi-Mode

Connection, Consumption, Setup Power connection

230/115 V

100 to 240 V

50/60 Hz, 16 A

50-60 Hz, 32 A

Max. power consumption

[kW]

< 1.7

< 1.7

3.12)

Average power consumption

[kW]

1.4

1.4

2.8

IP 54

IP 54

IP 54

28

29

33

665 x 200 x 297

665 x 200 x 297

665 x 118 x 297

100

100

115

785 x 445 x 645

785 x 445 x 645

785 x 445 x 645

15 - 40 15 - 45

15 - 40 15 - 45

optional 15 - 40

Protection type Laser and supply unit Laser unit: weight

[kg]

Laser unit: dimensions L x W x H

[mm]

Supply unit: weight

[kg]

Supply unit: dimensions L x W x H

[mm]

Ambient temperature, cooler unit Water-air cooling Water-water cooling 2)

water-water cooling

[°C] [°C]

Maybe subject to technical modifications.

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Technical Data

TRUMPF is certified to DIN ISO EN 9001 and VDA 6.4.

Standalone Laser Workstation 800 [mm]

2-station rotary indexing table

[mm]

Working height

[mm]

790 resp. 9901)

Workpiece specification Max. workpiece size (W x H x D) Max. workpiece weight

[mm] 700 x 300 x 350 [kg] 50

var x 300 x 3003) 50

200 x 190 x 200 10

1000 x 400 x 750 100

Axes Travel range Z Travel range X Travel range Y Clamping range A Travel speed Z Travel speed X Travel speed Y Turning speed A

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [m/min] [m/min] [m/min] [rpm]

300 200

300 300

300

125 1 1

125 1 1

8

8

400 650 375 125 0,7 15 15 30

230/115 V; 50/60 Hz; 16 A < 2.0

230/115 V; 50/60 Hz; 16 A < 2.0

4)

ø 600 1050

1

230/115 V; 50/60 Hz; 16 A < 2.0

400/200 V; 50-60 Hz; 12,5/25 A < 5.0

[kW]

Setup Dimensions (W x H x D)4) Weight with integrated laser Laser protection class

[mm] [kg]

800 x 1790 x 1000 800 x 1790 x 1105 1200 x 2000 x 1200 420 420 420 750 Laser protection class 1 acc. to DIN EN 60825-1

[m3/h]

60

60

sit and stand workstation available. with side apertures removed, the workstations conform to laser protection class 4. when side apertures closed such as VectorMark workstation 800. without pivot bracket for monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Worldwide: TRUMPF Laser Marking Systems AG Ausserfeld / CH-7214 Grüsch Tel.: +41 81 30 76-555 Fax: +41 81 30 76-401 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.lasermarking.trumpf.com

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60

150

Maybe subject to technical modifications.

IDENT-Nr. 1252828-10-03-04 We reserve the right to make technical modifications

3)

600 x 525

max. power consumption

Fume extraction (integrated): Volume stream with filter package

2)

300 x 300

1200

Removable side apertures (W x H)2)

Connection and Consumption Power connection

1)

VectorMark® Workstation 800 F 800 R