Permanent marking of parts made of solid material using non-cutting, material-removal processes

epis offers solutions for the permanent marking of parts made of solid materials using non-cutting, material-displacement processes, such as scratching, needle embossing, Braille embossing, or Data Matrix codes.

Key Facts:

  • The marking controller executes local marking movements on flat, sloped, and/or curved surfaces.
  • Material-removal, permanent marking of parts for identification and traceability
  • Compact marking controller consisting of a panel, control unit, and marking and axis controllers
  • Interpolation of up to 3 axes
  • Space-saving, compact, yet modular design
  • Functional integration of power electronics into the drive controller
  • Specially developed for harsh industrial environments

Requirements

  • Integration of the panel, the control system, and the axis and marking controllers into the marking control system
  • Development of a modular system for controlling up to 7 axes, 3 of which are interpolating
  • Interpretation of print data, such as HPGL, and conversion into a path control system
  • Designed to meet high demands such as resistance to vibration, shock, and acceleration
  • Capability to connect to a wide variety of bus systems, such as Profinet

Solution approach

  • Scalable multiprocessor system interconnected via a real-time-capable communication interface based on the epis econ9 technology platform, expanded to include a compact controller
  • Low-level, high-performance programming in C++ to achieve the required marking speed
  • Direct integration of the stepper motor driver into the axis controllers.

Specific Benefit

  • Cost- and space-efficient design of the entire system
  • Extremely easy integration into all common production environments
  • A single system that covers all customer applications