Funnel Integrated Technology hits the stage
MEASUREMENT & MONITORING
Over the last 30 years there has been a boom in the traceability and identification of manufactured components . Many industries want to directly laser mark these , however there are some parts that are just getting larger and larger .
Casting and pressing companies sometimes have such large parts that they simply cannot fit these into a standard sized Class 1 laser enclosure leaving many companies wondering how they can mark them .
Even though they launched a new range of large XXL-Box class 1 enclosures in 2022 , SIC Marking saw this problem as a new challenge for 2023 . They have now launched their Funnel Integrated Technology ( F . I . T . for short ) as a complete all in one solution that combines all of the necessary components and settings to mark larger parts in a simple , safe and economic way within the customers production line and budget .
The FIT tunnel eliminates the need to enclose the entire part for the laser marking process by enclosing just the marking area . The compact design allows for the FIT system to be retrofitted easily into an existing robotic cell .
This ready to integrate and secured laser marking system comes as a ‘ Tunnel Style ’ Class 1 compliant enclosure . It is a compact and easy to integrate solution with a single connection to a PLC . The F . I . T . can be mounted to a robot head for presenting to a stationary part – or fixed in position allowing the robot to present the part for marking .
Not only is the F . I . T . adapted for production environments with its maintenance drawer for the cleaning of the lens , it has built-in shock protection preventing the funnel from damage . The F . I . T . tunnel can be adapted to your marking needs with three window sizes available as standard : 24mm x 32mm , 100mm x 32mm and 100mm x 100mm . Custom sizes can also be accommodated .
The F . I . T . is available as a basic chassis or as a complete solution with protective covers , a cooling system , electrical cabinet and tooling as well as an optional integrated Cognex vision system for 2D verification / validation or 3D lens for marking curved or angled surfaces .
For a demonstration of the new F . I . T . and / or any of the other laser marking systems in SIC Marking ’ s extensive range , please get in touch with SIC Marking UK in Warwick , UK on 01926 830372 where one of the very knowledgeable engineers will be happy to talk to you .
www . sic-marking . co . uk
The SIC Marking Group was formed in 1992 and has been growing ever since , as a result of its development in new sectors , winning many local and international customers , in addition to many takeovers .
The increasing number of its distributor partners and the opening of subsidiaries on the 3 continents have given it an acknowledged presence and international reputation .
It has 10 subsidiaries , mobilised for promotion , implementation and customer support in France , Spain , Italy , UK , Germany , Canada , USA , Mexico , China and Korea . They also deploy its marking and traceability solutions locally on behalf of international groups .
Furthermore , its 40 exclusive distributor partners enable it , overall , to serve more than 50 countries worldwide .
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