TPT July 2009

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Entry-level laser marking The new compact TruMark 3010 marking laser from Trumpf is designed for companies who need to mark small batches or individual workpieces. Due to a convection cooled laser head, the TruMark 3010 is silent in operation, without creating unwanted airflow close to the workpiece. The TruMark 3010 diode-pumped solid-state laser with a wavelength of 1,064 nm is the newest member of the TruMark Series 3000. Using the new Navigator software, even users without special laser expertise can carry out high-quality laser marking on metals and plastics. Using the intuitive menu navigation, users select their materials and the desired marking process. The laser subsequently creates a test matrix from different marking fields from which the user selects the one with the best result. From it, Navigator determines the optimal laser settings for marking, such as pulse frequency, pulse power or scanner speed.

Once this is done, the machine can begin marking the workpiece. It is claimed that, with the Navigator software, users can achieve excellent marking results quickly and easy. As with all lasers in the TruMark series, the con- vection air-cooled TruMark 3010 benefits from a modular and compact design.

 The TruMark 3010 from Trumpf

Scanner, laser head and power supply are connected via a hybrid cable so that the marking laser can be easily integrated into existing production systems. For users needing to conserve space or needing a mobile marking system, the TruMark 3010 can be combined with the TruMark Station 1000 and TruMark Station 5000 workstation. Trumpf – USA Website : www.us.trumpf.com

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