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FOBA has developed a 532-nanometers wavelength green laser marking system for direct part marking. Of note for orthopedic device manufacturing applications, FOBA’s green laser applies long-term resistant and biocompatible marks. Materials like UHMWPE, HDPE or PMMA, which require specific laser marking parameters to avoid damage to the surface, can be marked according to UDI requirements.
A significant increase in marking speed and marking quality on previously insufficiently-markable materials are the main benefits of FOBA’s green laser. Compared to other laser types like UV or fiber, the green laser shows better marking results while achieving superior marking speeds, the company claims.
The application of the green laser marker can be facilitated using FOBA’s laser marking workflow with camera and mark alignment software. The green laser is easily equipped with various laser alignment tools, and works with any available FOBA user interface.
The new marking laser is available with either 7- or 14-watt laser power variations. It can be flexibly integrated into production environments due to a small marking unit (compared to the UV laser), a broad range of available interfaces and five possible marking field sizes. The lifetime of FOBA’s green laser vanadate laser source is twice that of a UV laser source, which minimizes the total cost of ownership.
Source: FOBA
