TRUMPF Inc. will showcase the new TruMark 1110 at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2014. This diode-pumped vanadate laser forms the basis for a new, cost-effective series of entry-level marking lasers made by TRUMPF. The format for the TruMark 1110 is practical and compact. The enclosure containing the beam source, controls, internal focal position control, and scanner is roughly the size of a shoebox which facilitates installation and eases integration into existing production lines.
The TruMark 1110 offers very good beam quality, with M² of less than 1.5. High peak pulse power and superb repetition frequencies enable the laser to process medium-sized batches with great reliability. Its pulse-to-pulse stability results in perfect and fully repeatable marking – at pulse widths of less than 25 nanoseconds. Designed for an industrial manufacturing environment, the TruMark 1110 is stable and reliable at ambient temperatures of up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit and its IP54 rating is a sign of full protection against dust and sprayed water. The TruMark 1110 also offers internal control of the focal position so the focal point of the laser beam is precisely matched to the height of the workpiece. The operator need not set the Z axis.
Since the TruMark 1110 operates in the infrared range, it is superb for marking metals, plastics and even leather. The laser beautifully applies individual design elements to bags, briefcases or cases for mobile phones. It can also be used for larger objects such as stainless steel elements used in interior design. In the automotive sector, moldings and leather head restraints are marked with perfection. Regardless of the industry, the TruMark 1110 will guarantee parts meet any traceability requirements.
The time-tested TruTops Mark software aids the operator in marking components. With a new programmable interface, TruTops Mark can connect with user-specific databases or control systems, and can be used in conjunction with existing databases and ERP systems. Users can also connect a central data storage device to TruTops Mark via Ethernet to eliminate manual data entry and the associated risk of error. Integrating auxiliary devices, such as a barcode reader, is also simple. The Module Interface can also be used to control the Observer – the camera system specific to the TruMark – to identify the position and alignment of a workpiece and read data matrix codes.
With the software’s programmable user interface, integrating and operating the various options is easy and user-friendly. Each customer can select options based on their application and the process information they wish to display. Customers may also assign specific permission profiles to different users. By limiting access for some users, marking jobs that have been set up in advance can be completed by operators without special laser training. Administrators, on the other hand, can adjust processing parameters, access TruTops Mark, or trace and correct status reports if necessary.
The TruMark 1110 will be on display in booth N-6223 at IMTS. The show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, September 8-13, 2014.