USB Plug and Play Dot Marking Machine

A bench mounted, fully programmable dot marking machine in a low cost simple to use package.

PC Driven via the simple to use, industry leading MarkMaster™ Windows software.

Applications Include:

• Programmable marking
• Component identification
• Component traceability
• Serial numbering
• Logo marking
• Security marking
• Health
• safety appliance marking
• Certification marking
• Decorative trophy and award marking
• Time and date marking
• Part numbering
• Batch and shift coding
• Calibration systems
• Label and tag marking

Technical Specifications

• Marking Area: 100mm x 75mm
• Std. Character Sizes: 0.18mm - 99.9mm in increments of 0.18mm
• Marking Formed: 5 x 7, 7 x 9, Varidot, all Windows True Type fonts*, DXF, HPGL
• Marking Speed: Variable, depends on application
• Min PC Req: 1GHz Pentium or equivalent with USB port
• Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Weight: 13kg

Highly Flexible
Ideal for a wide range of industrial  and commercial applications. The USB connectivity brings printer like functionality to the field of permanent component dot marking. 100mm by 75mm marking area allowing multi-component marking, saving time. Variable force control to ensure optimum mark depth for all engineering materials up to 62 Rc (800 Hv). The lead-screw driven marking head guarantees dot precision unmatched on other low cost systems.

Easy to use out of the box
The compact ergonomic design has been created with ease of use in mind. high functionality, simple to use, MarkMaster™ software ensures operator training is minimised and production efficiency is maximised. The multilingual user interface allows users to choose between different character fonts and type sizes as well as angular and arc marking, serial numbers, date and time marking.

Quiet,Fast,Efficient Marking Requiring no air supply and powered only by a standard 220/110 volt electric source the  MarkMate is both highly efficient, and significantly quieter than pneumatically actuated systems.

Wide Range of Options
Standard hardware options include magnetic table, machine ‘T’ slot table and label fixture.  Custom designed fixtures are also available on request. Extended Warranty packages available.

MarkMaster™ Software
Easy to use Windows based package. Enables on-screen creation of marking layouts using a simple drag and drop graphical interface.   Allows the creation and marking of logos using the in-built graphics tools alternatively DXF and HPGL formats can be imported from other CAD systems. The advanced trial run feature allows layouts to be rapidly created and checked before the part is marked. The marked text is positioned on-screen while the machine outlines the marking position on the part itself.

MarkMaster™ Features include

• Range of high speed fonts (5x7, 7x9, Varidot)
• Advanced Trial Run
• Time and Date marking
• Variable and Serial Number marking
• Angled, Arc & Reverse marking
• Graphics tools
• CAD File import facility

MarkMaster™ Advanced features include (Upgrade available as optional extra)

• Supports all Windows True Type Fonts for decorative marking
• Database connectivity for marking data queries
• Database connectivity for duplicate data checking
• Security Password features
• Data logging for marking report generation

* Only available with MarkMaster™ Advanced Software upgrade