In as low as 6 seconds, the plate edge is referenced and labeled with a mark that is suitable for manual or automatic identification of stacked plates.
The plant positions the plate at the marking station (stopped and stationary) with the edge justified within 0-1" (2-25.4 mm.) Typical plate thickness range is .187" (4.7 mm) to 9.8" (250 mm) with plate temperatures of ambient to 500°F (260°C.) (Contact InfoSight Corporation for other requirements.)
The InfoSight LabeLase® machine pneumatically extends and lifts to reference on the plate edge and under side surfaces. A basecoat of black ink is applied followed by a top coat of white ink. A 50W CO2 laser removes the white ink overlay to reveal a desired black man-readable message, barcode and/or logo. The total message width is 4" (100 mm) or less. After marking, the machine retracts to a clear position.
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Features
- Highly visible characters (black on white background)
- Barcode & man-readable messages
- On demand identification
- Short cycle time as low as 6 seconds
- Single-station machine requires no action up or down line
- ID survival to 500°F (260°C)
- Accepts host data download or manually entered data
Specifications
| Basecoat Area | Approximately 1" (25.4 mm) high x 6" (152.4 mm) long |
| Basecoat 2-Color | Black base with white second layer |
| Basecoat Material | Solvent based paint |
| Mark location | On side edge of plate |
| Marked information | Bar Code (maximum of 14 characters Code 128 Symbology. Plus corresponding man-readable characters. |
| Message size | Programmable: 1/4" (6.35 mm) high nominal; taller characters will require more cycle time. |
| Spray nozzles | Fixed position wide spray style |
| Motions | Laser tilt to reference of plate bottom surface and optics extend to reference plate edge. |
| Cycle Time | 6 seconds while plate is stopped. |
Utilities Required
| Mill Air | 80 PSIG, 30 SCFM |
| Electric |
440 VAC, 3 Phase, 60Hz, 20 Amps |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
LabeLase is a registered trademark of InfoSight Corporation