VIN marking machine: Laser marking VIN number for automotive

These powerful integration lasers offer the perfect turnkey solution for the automotive industry and associated suppliers. Co-developed, tested and used by household-name car manufacturers, they meet all the requirements of Industry 4.0.

For rapid inline VIN and PIN labeling of painted and unpainted metals and materials.

Industrial laser engraver

Developed specifically for 24/7 use, the VIN marker presents a perfect typeface at high speed. It is therefore compatible with all PLC brands and meets the requirements of Industry 4.0

Simple integration

Full safety documentation and fieldbus interfaces, such as Profinet, support integration into new or current production lines on industrial robots, manipulators and balancers.

A robust and compact integration laser,

the VIN Marker is suitable for harsh environments due to its robust housing and IP 54 protection class, while also remaining one of the most compact integration lasers on the market.

Economical and full of performance

Depending on the project implementation, the VIN marker takes just 15 seconds to engrave a complete vehicle identification number (VIN) that includes 17 characters + 2 special characters and moreover, is cheaper than many other systems.

Flexible selection of materials

The use of non-contact laser technology means the VIN Marker can also be used to seamlessly engrave hard metals such as titanium, hardened steel, cast aluminum and other materials. This means you remain flexible in with regard to choosing materials in the future.

Safe working environment

The SafetyCone module also allows the highest level of laser safety (class 1). It simultaneously removes particles and smoke in an effective manner. This therefore means it is not necessary to use protective housing or a control cabinet , allowing you to save space and money! The fiber cable is configured as a “safety fiber”, so that if a cable breaks, the system performs an immediate emergency stop, thereby preventing stray radiation.

Since the requirements of industry need expert advice, the Trotec Solutions Team are happy to help.

Technical data VIN Marker

Model	VIN Marker
Laser source	pulsed Yb-Fiber laser
Wave length	1064 nm
Laser power	200 W
Laser class	with Safetycone prepared for laser class 1
Pilot laser	no
Pulse duration	variable 20-500 ns
Pulse frequency	2-4000 Khz
Max. Pulse energy	2 mJ
Max. Pulse energy	(@ 250 & 500 ns / 100 kHz)
Typical service life of pump diodes	100.000h
Jet quality	M²<1,2 - 1,8
Marking field with Safetycone	Marking field X x Y: 120 x 20 mm
Marking field with Safetycone	Support surface: 150 x 50 mm

Focal length	163 mm
Fieldbus / control	Profinet
Communication	Ethernet, USB, HDMI
Security interface	Profisafe / Han3A RJ45
Suction interface	Harting Han6 24pole
Cooling	active air-cooled
IP Protection class	IP 54 (marking head)
Power consumption	3.300 W
Power supply	230 V / 50-60Hz / 1-N-PE
Laserrack	Interfaces & integrated power supply
Safetycone	Interfaces & integrated power supply
Fiber length	~ 8,3 m
Connection package head/rack	Connection cable set: ~ 8,5 m
Connection head/rack	Hybrid cabel 1,5m
Operating environment marking head	15 - 45 °C, non-condensing
Operating environment rack	15 - 35 °C, 0 - 60 % non-condensing
Weight marking head	11 kg
Weight Safetycone	4,9 kg
Weight laser rack 19'' 4HE	23,4 kg
Weight control rack 19'' 4HE	16,5 kg
Dimensions marking head	180 x 145 x 450 mm
Dimensions Safetycone	205 x 220 x 230 mm
Dimensions laser rack 19'' 4HE	450 x 177 x 540 mm
Dimensions control rack 19'' 4HE	450 x 177 x 540 mm
Applied standards and guidelines	IEC EN 60825-1, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG

Options

SafetyCone
The local “SafetyCone” safety module functions under the highest possible laser safety class 1, thereby saving costs, effort and space associated with an additional laser protective housing.

Cleaning station
In order to maintain high quality deep engraving, this station cleans the laser system with safety code, including the focus check and test engraving. Handling is very simple and rapid - remove the system -> clean -> check/test -> insert = done.

Cable length
8.3 m trailing

Technological progress

Efficient, flexible, and ready for the future: The VIN marker allows non-contact processing without the need for time-consuming clamping of materials. The laser technology even allows harder materials to be processed without wear and tear. The innovative solution means you are able to organize production in a more flexible and future oriented manner. Simultaneously, it is possible to eliminate the need for consumables or to perform checks for breakage or damage, both of which are necessary when using other technologies.

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Application possibilities

In the automotive industry, clear and complete traceability of safety-relevant components must be guaranteed. Many materials in the automotive industry can be marked permanently and with a high contrast using laser technology.

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Process specialists in the automotive industry.

Our expert team in Key Accounts will provide you with advice and support from the very first meeting through to carrying out a feasibility study, training and commissioning. This team and the support of an additional 750 employees across the world provide you with a competent and reliable partner for your production process.

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Since the requirements of industry need expert advice, the Trotec Solutions Team are happy to help.