Versatile, Affordable Turnkey CO2 Laser Marking Systems

Automated Laser Corporation (Fort Wayne, IN) has updated their versatile, cost effective AutoLase CSG2-10 (CO2 10 Watt) and AutoLase CSG2-30 (CO2 30 Watt) turnkey laser marking systems that mark a wide variety of materials and are capable of producing both engraved, raised, and contrasting marks. As one of the most affordable, self-contained laser platforms in use, shops need little more than a standard 120 volt power cord to run either system. Several new features have been incorporated to make system integration into the user’s existing processes much easier. The new user I/O allows the system to stand on its own without needing an additional PLC or PC to control them. The user can easily connect the standard 4-In / 4-Out I/O ports to sensors, solenoid valves, step motors or other devices to allow the laser marking system to act as its own cell controller. With these latest upgrades, the CSG2-10 or CSG2-30 can easily be set up to mark on multiple sides of a component, mark on the entire circumference of circular parts, perform a simple inspection before marking, or even control a simple assembly process if desired.

It is easy to integrate the CSG2-10 or CSG2-30 into a PLC- or PC-based system because the I/O is user configurable for either NPN or PNP signals. Each system includes a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). Users find that setup takes just a matter of minutes before they are marking their first part. With their optional Mark-on-the-fly feature, shops can use a low-cost rotary or linear encoder to monitor their process for changing speeds and still maintain a quality mark. When marking parts on conveyors, index dials, or moving transports, speed changes are not a problem for the CSG2-10 or CSG2-30.

Automated Laser Corporation, 14224 Plank Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46818, 877-637-4155, [email protected], www.autolase.com.