In-line Laser Marking Equipment

Inline inkjet coder

Single-head, single-track, one-side coding. SK-350 is a small-character coder up to 350×350 mm; SK-450 is a micro-character coder up to 450×450 mm.

The inline inkjet coder prints one side of a board on the line. SK-350 uses a 65 μm nozzle at 1148 characters per second. SK-450 uses a 40 μm nozzle at 1514 characters per second. Print accuracy is ±0.02 mm and character height is 0.6–6 mm. Conveyor height is 900±20 mm, and the direction can be switched. Vision sets the print position, reads fiducials and compensates them, and the line can take MES work orders, block duplicate codes and handle X-out boards.

What it does

  • Single head, single track, one side
  • SK-350 small character, SK-450 micro character
  • Vision-guided position with fiducial compensation
  • MES work-order download, duplicate and X-out control

Where it is used

  • PCB work-order coding
  • Inline identification linked to MES

Technical specifications · Inline inkjet coder

CategoryItemSK-350SK-450
Board size50×50 ~ 350×350 mm50×50 ~ 450×450 mm
Machine typeInline, single head, single track, one side
Inkjet systemCoder typeSmall-character coderMicro-character coder
Nozzle diameter65 μm40 μm
Maximum lines5 lines
Print speed1148 characters/s1514 characters/s
Character height0.6–6 mm
Print accuracy±0.02 mm
Print time0.5 s/pcs
Print direction0°0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Dot matrix5–31 dots
Printable charactersUpper- and lower-case letters and digitsLetters, digits and common symbols, user characters and logo artwork
Variable pixelsPixelplus variable pixels; one key switches drop size
Vision programmingVision guides the print position
Drop placementCiPtrcisionPlus keeps drop placement accurate
Minimum code sizeQR code: 3×3 mm; 1D barcode: 3×20 mm
Automatic cleaningSmartFlus cleans the nozzle automatically at shutdown
EnclosureStainless steel
IP ratingIP55
Conveyor directionSingle-segment conveyor; left-right, right-left, left-left or right-right
Pass-line height900±20 mm
Transfer speed50–3000 mm/min
Width adjustmentWidth and board speed are set in software
Fiducial recognitionReads circle, cross, square and hole fiducials. Round marks 0.5–2 mm. Alarm if the shape does not match the setting
Vision alignmentCCD reads the fiducial and compensates it to hold print accuracy
MES linkLinks panelized PCB work orders to MES. Downloads 2D codes by work order for one-touch printing, uploads results, and blocks duplicate or wrong codes. A port is reserved for the equipment system
X-out boardsBad Mark handling, with MES control of X-out boards
Duplicate-code blockDuplicate-code check
Print checkThe printed code must be checked within 20 s
Barcode checkCCD checks and reads the code
Operating systemWindows 11
ComputerCPU: Intel i5; memory: 8 GB DDR4; storage: 256 GB SSD; network: 1000 M Ethernet
PowerAC 220 V 50 Hz, 1 kW
Air supply0.4–0.6 MPa
Overall size900×1300×1700 mm1100×1400×1700 mm
Weight650 kg750 kg
Body colorOff-white

Questions

Which laser source should I pick?

Use fiber on many metals, UV when heat would mark a polymer or glass, and CO2 on wood, acrylic, paper and leather. S500-X, S450-X and S350-X can be configured with the source the material needs.

Do I need two heads for two sides?

No. S350-X, S450-X and S500-X can each be configured as single side, flip both sides, or dual-head both sides. Board ranges go to 350, 450 and 500 mm.

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