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Automotive Industry : Marking of components used in automobile Seats
Burton-on-Trent based Kongsberg is operated by the ‘seat comfort’ division of the Norwegian-owned Kongsberg Automotive AS. It has sister divisions, which supply head rests, gearshifts and truck suspension components. The 50,000 sq ft factory at Burton was purpose built and opened in 2002 and employs 250 personnel. Manufacturing is organised using dedicated production cells, each of which may produce a family of parts. FULL STORY
The factory in Burton manufactures components used in automotive seats.
A solenoid valve block marked using a diode pumped laser from Technifor
The permanent identification on the solenoid valve block brings added value to the product.
Motorcycle Industry : Identification of motorcycle parts
Following a fire in 2002, Hinkley based Triumph Motorcycles took the opportunity to redesign and rebuild its production operations. Nothing escaped the company's close scrutiny, even the apparently incidental task of labeling a bike. FULL STORY
Bob Elliot, production engineer at Triumph Motorcycles, was one of several who was optimistic about the reconstruction of the company.
VIN number marked directly on the chassis using micro-percussion technology
The engine blocks are identified off the production line
The mobile marking unit automatically adapts its position to fit the motorcycle model.
Electrical Industry : Marking on electronic sensors
From its UK headquarters and factory in Diss, Norfolk, Hamlin Electronics manufactures electronic sensors for some of the world's premier automotive OEMs. Matt bailey investigates how, faced with increasingly stringent marking and traceability standards, the company has successfully adapted its processes and techniques to meet the demands of its client base. FULL STORY
Brad Miller with a fuel cap sensor connector marked by a Technifor micro-percussion system
A fuel cap sensor test rig at Hamlin, which incorporates Technifor's micro-percussion marking system
The Technifor Control Unit communicates with the test bench to add the test results to the marking file
Mark'n Read
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MARK’N
READ™: a complete marking solution for automatic reading
by camera
TECHNIFOR
is launching its new Mark’nRead™ solution which combines
marking of a two-dimensional Data Matrix™ code, verification
and automatic reading by machine vision tools. FULL
STORY
New
Products
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TF420, a very compact 20W laser marker
With the TF420 fibre laser marking solution, Technifor have brought out a unit that is twice as compact as the previous generations, while keeping the same marking quality level, and providing a writing speed of up to 2.5 m per second, and a skipping speed of up to 5 m/s. It is designed for applications involving medium to large production runs: motor vehicles, medical fields, electrical or mechanical components, etc.
FULL STORY
Xf510cp : A maximum of technology in a mimimum of space
As the first global manufacturer and supplier of micro-percussion direct part marking systems. TECHNIFOR announces its latest innovation: the "X-tra Fast, X-tra Small" XF510Cp.
FULL STORY
TD410 : New diode pumped marking laser system for easy integration.
Technifor announces the new compact TD410 laser marking system featuring short pulses for high peak power and excellent beam quality, providing optimum marking precision on metal and plastic parts.FULL STORY
Scribing:
noiseless or deep marking technology.
The
new SV312 scribing marking head, with its highly rigid mechanicals
industrial design, is the ideal solution for automotive engine blocks
identification or direct VIN numbers marking. FULL
STORY
CN110
- All-in-one marking system is ideal for integration
The
new CN110 rapid indent marking system is fully integrated with the
control electronics, display screen and micro-percussion mechanism
all contained within one compact casing, with no need for a separate
control unit. FULL
STORY
CN312Cm
: High precision guides for 2D Data Matrix code Marking
The
CN312Cm compact marking unit with a 50 x 40 mm (2 x 1.6 in) was
designed to provide improved depth consistency without part distortion
while meeting IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group) marking
criteria on metal and plastic parts. FULL
STORY
CN312Sr
- Fast and industrial scribe marker -
Technifor,
the internationally recognized producer of marking machines, is
launching the CN312Sr, the latest advance in scribing technology,
for low-noise, flexible, permanent marking. FULL
STORY
M120
- First fully self-contained portable marking unit
The
M120 is a unique marking system: It is fully self-contained with
a built-in mini-keyboard and LCD screen that offers the operator
easy and quick access to marking files. FULL
STORY