The uses of aluminum are varied, as are the traceability requirements, which include barcode, Datamatrix, alphanumeric or logo marking. In addition, there are constraints linked to the nature of the aluminum (anodized, alloy, etc.) as well as customer requirements, particularly in terms of marking contrast or depth.
"It is not uncommon to be asked for a marking capable of being visible after the application of any coating, or of resisting various surface treatments, such as shot-peening, for example," said an SIC Marking spokesperson.
SIC Marking offers marking solutions to meet the challenges associated with the identification of aluminum components. These include scribing, dot peen and laser marking machines, as well as automatic reading solutions for Datamatrix.
The SIC MARKING laser product range is suitable for marking aluminum components both in series and individually. It consists of lasers that can be integrated with various options:
- 3D function for marking on complex shaped parts
- Vision function for fast and reliable barcodes and Datamatrix reading
- Rotary axis for cylindrical parts marking.
The range is completed by three stations (L-BOX, XL-BOX and XXL-BOX), providing a dedicated marking station. This can be integrated into a production line, or used as a stand-alone marking station. Small, medium and large production runs are possible. The resizing of the boxes, the creation of specific tooling and the addition of additional movements (Z-axis, rotary axis) are options available on request.
In one application example, a major Japanese player in the automotive sector wanted a station dedicated to marking Datamatrix codes on power steering components. The solution had to withstand a constraining environment (humidity, dust), fit into a small space and adapt to different part numbers. SIC Marking was able to offer a compact customized station equipped with an HD laser automatically controlled on 2 axes for fast and high-contrast marking. It is protected by a dust and moisture protection system, making it easy to integrate into a difficult industrial environment.
For more information contact:
SIC Marking USA
137 Delta Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
877-742-9133
info@sicmarkingusa.com
www.sic-marking.com