SQ-F-A Fiber Laser Marking System
Squid Ink’s SQ-F-A laser coding systems are designed for high speed automotive, electronics, medical, aerospace, beverage, and other primary coding applications. The SQ-F laser can permanently mark onto virtually every common metal including precious metals, stainless and hardened steel, copper, anodized aluminum, and more. It also marks on non-metals such as aluminum foil, PVC, ceramics, plastics, rubber, composite material, and more.
Application Versatility
- Permanent coding of text, time and date, bar codes, serial numbering and more
- Quick and easy installation for both stationary and moving products
- Compact design easily fits into production environments where space is limited
- Can be integrated in production lines at speeds up to 300m/min
- Laser head can be rotated 90° in less than 5 minutes
Reliable & Economical
- No ink/consumables and near zero maintenance for lower cost of ownership
- Clean and eco-friendly coding system features low energy consumption
- Rugged cast aluminum controller body
- IP54 rating ensures maximum reliability and uptime in demanding applications
- Integrated key switch and interlock relay for increased safety on the production floor
High Quality Code Generation
- Scribing technology produces razor sharp marks on a variety of substrates including metal, ceramics, plastics, and more
- Ability to mix different fonts and logos in a single message
- Discrete coding ability for anti-counterfeiting and traceability
- Ideal coding alternative where CIJ systems are not practical
Easy to Start, Simple to Run
- All-in-one design for fast installation and line changes
- Easy to use software with smart touchscreen panel
- Removable 10" tethered touchscreen controller for remote mounting where space is limited
- Intuitive system includes focus finder and code area preview window on product during setup; enables initial laser marking setup within minutes
- Easily configurable in a variety of angles with optional mobile stand
- Optional fume extraction systems available that connect directly to SQ-Laser systems
An optional heavy duty stand is available to simplify setup and install the system in a variety of configurations.
The laser head can be rotated 90 degrees in less than 5 minutes.
Easy to use 10” touchscreen controller mounts to cabinet for system configuration and message programming.
An integrated key switch and interlock relay is included for safety on the production floor.
- Laser Wavelength: 1.064μm (1064nm)
- Laser Galvanometer: High-precision 2-dimensional high-speed scanning method
- Controller and Operating System: 10” touchscreen controller running Linux®
- Cooling Method: Air-cooled
- Power Consumption: <500W
- Marking Area: 110mm x 110mm standard, optional lenses up to maximum 500mm x 500mm
- Reflector Size: 8.5mm
- Production Line Speed: 0 - 300m/min (varies according to substrate and message)
- Marking Speed: up to 1200mm/s
- Character Size: Adjustable in marking area, no character line limits within marking area
- Marking Line Number: Code Rotation – 0 to 360°
- Drawing Types: Dot matrix and vector
- Positioning Method: Red light positioning and auto focusing for simple setup
- Software Features: Counter, lot counter shift code, time and date, expiration date, 2D and linear bar codes
- Bar Code Symbologies: Code128, Code39, Code93, EAN13, PDF417, 01Code, QR, DataMatrix, GS1-DM, AztecCode, HanxinCode, DotCode
- Image Formats: bmp, dxf, jpg, plt, png
- Operating Languages: English, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian
- Safety Features: Integrated key switch and interlock relay included for safety on the production floor; customer provided shielding necessary to prevent eye or skin exposure
- Interfaces: RS-232C, USB2.0, Ethernet, I/O
- Machine Material: Anodized aluminum (marking head) and stainless steel (control unit)
- Electrical Requirements: 90 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
- Operating Environment: 32°F - 113°F (0°C - 45°C)
- Humidity Range: 10 – 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
- Agency Approval: CE Mark
- Print Trigger: Optical, fiber optic, ultrasonic, laser, metal proximity, capacitive proximity
- Encoder: For operation with variable speed conveyors
- Mobile Stands: Heavy duty stand with ability to rotate laser controller in any direction and easily raise and lower marking machine by a single operator; includes casters for easy transportation within plant
- 90 Degree Head Pivot Extension: Mirror assembly that allows marking head to point lens in line with unit axis
- Laser Fume Extraction Systems: SQ-LFX or SQ-LFX PVC for the proper extraction of laser application fumes
- Installation and Training: On-site installation and training available
