Fully-automated robotic laser system for precision tube marking

Precision laser marking for medical components

The Automatic Tube Marking System is an ideal solution for fully unattended, cost-effective production of laser marks on small tubes; the marks include UDI, Data Matrix codes, bar codes, and alphanumerics. The system’s ability to produce high-contrast marks on both metals and plastics, without any damage to the underlying material, makes it particularly useful for marking high-value components, such as those used in medical device manufacturing. AutoTube Marker delivers excellent performance and value by combining several features, including:

• Fully automatic part processing, from bulk infeed handling, through part manipulation for marking and inspection, to output bin placement. It supports unattended operation for up to 30 minutes.
• 100% integrated inline inspection of part dimensions and mark characteristics, with the ability to save every part image and automatically create a statistical database.
• Simplified, efficient setup through the use of Coherent’s Visual LaserMarker (VLM) software, which enables mark layout on a PC and automatic transfer of the necessary marking data to the system.
• A choice of laser source (fiber laser, solid-state or ultrashort pulse) to deliver optimum marking results on any material; when combined with the right laser source, the system can be used for black marking.
• Industry 4.0 compatible for ease of integration.
• Class I laser CDRH certification and CE certification for maximum operator safety.