High-speed scribing machine

Paul Boughton
XF510Sr is a solution for marking at high speed with the minimum of noise.

Technifor claims it is the fastest scribing machine on the market, and the only machine in the world to combine scribing with Datamatrix codes.

The XF510Sr can achieve markings of 0.2mm in depth on almost any metal.
Marking by scoring - compared with, for example micro percussion - has the advantage of being quiet.

The stylus is imprinted once onto the material, then moved along the x and y axes to score the material and make the mark. Until now, quick and deep mechanical marking has been limited, but this technology can now be used to
make deep marks at high speed.

The speed of marking has been a priority in the development of the XF510Sr. The R&D teams at Technifor have also now redesigned the mechanical system that guides the marking head, as well as the associated
electronics.

Using the latest generation of electronic components has reduced design time. The path of the marking head, backwards and for wards, has been optimised too.

Finally, a new motor control system has been installed.

The high marking speed also helps to cut cycle time on production lines. The time needed to mark a piece will usually be less than that of any stage of the manufacturing process into which it is integrated. It can then function in
real time. Its novel electronics and the precise positioning of the marking head means that, as well as scoring, it can make Datamatrix marks with vertical percussion movements.

For more information, visit www.technifor.co.uk

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