LASER MARKING SYSTEMS

LP-M SERIES

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The new 3D fiber Laser Marker from the LP-M series Since the release of the first fiber Laser Marker in 1999, Panasonic has constantly developed and improved products to fulfill the customers’ increasing requirements regarding quality and reliability. The main focus of development has been to expand the functionality, enhance productivity, and to meet the latest safety standards.

The LP-M series is characterized by phenomenal high power and the ability to mark in 3D, making the Laser Marker a universal tool capable of a high marking speed.

The 50W high-power laser enables deeper and faster marking and processing. The higher wattage improves the tact time significantly.

3D control capability allows marking on various types of products and complex shapes to solve a large number of different applications.

FAYb Laser Marker

LP-Mseries

All in one – productivity and performance

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FAYb Laser Marker

LP-Mseries

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Engine block marking Connecting rod marking Engine part marking Gasket coating removal

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Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX‘s top-level 50W high output FAYb Laser Marker processes or marks deeper and faster on metallic work-pieces. Handles an expanded range of Laser Marker marking / processing applications.

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Highlights

The high-power laser allows texts to be marked much faster or to engrave deeper than before.

The larger the energy amount sent to the workpiece, the faster and deeper the marking / processing. Takt time reduction greatly enhances productivity.

Choose between deep marking or high speed

Dual protective IP64 design

Many of our customers have expressed the need to reduce maintenance costs and this is why Panasonic has created the Dual Protective Design (DPD) for the fanless head of their Laser Markers. This means the LP-M series can be used in harsh environments where they are exposed to dust and water.

50WDep

th

Time

Faster at the same depth

Deeper at the same time

Image of high-speed deep engraving

Diagram of depth vs. time

Deep engraving examplesAllows deeper and sharper marking and processing to handle demanding applications. No blade is used for high-quality, stable processing.

Marking at 20W

Marking at 50W

Cutting Hoiling

Engraving Surface processing

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3D Control capability allows marking on various types of products and complicated shapes to meet a large number of applica-tion needs. Enables the best marking on every product type. The LP-M series contri-butes to production efficiencies, equipment miniaturization and reduced costs.

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3D marking on various shapes

Due to the z-axis stroke mechanism it is possible to mark even the most complex shapes with great accu-racy. Thanks to the uniform beam thickness, shapes with a height difference of up to 44mm can be marked with excellent precision.

High-performance z-axis stroke mechanis

Customers no longer need to position the work-piece exactly for marking as the displacement sensor detects the product reliably and ensures stable marking quality.

Automatic distance measuring with displacement sensors

NAVILINK-3D software

This optional software lets you teach in the shape of the workpiece quickly. After you have entered the marking content in a few easy steps, you can preview the marked product in a 3D simulation.

Variable control of focus distance via Z-axis stroke

Z-direction

Focusdistance

4ABCDE

5ABCDE

Uncorrected Corrected

Sample marked at a position 2mm away fromthe correct height

Variable control of focus distance via Z-axis stroke

Z-direction

Focusdistance

4ABCDE

5ABCDE

Quick and easy:

Uniformly thick marking despite height difference

Sample marked at a position 2mm away from the correct height

Uncorrected Corrected

Displacementsensor

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More user-friendliness

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Ytterbium

Low-output LD Low-output LD

Low-output LD Low-output LD

Head

Fibertransmissioncable Fiber

laser unit

Controller

Oscillation image

Masteroscillator

Laser beam

The FAYb laser amplifies a weak la-ser beam from a master oscillator as it passes through a fiber treated with the element Ytterbium to emit a strong laser beam. Conversion loss is minimal as the FAYb laser amplifies laser beams in the fiber and achieves an excellent beam-to-beam conversion efficiency of approximately 50%.

FAYb laser oscillation

Simple connection to multiple Laser Markers and peripherals.

Supports Ethernet

Settings can be saved to a commercially avail-able USB flash drive source to backup mar-king conditions, or copy data to multiple Laser Markers.

USB connector

The marking area or cha-racters to be marked are traced with a red light. Time required for marking can be measured in advance, which helps to perform checks before marking.

Guide image display

Includes PC software for simple configuration of marking data. Data can even be created off-site. Multiple languages are supported. Packa-ge includes software to create logos, software to create fonts, and Adobe® Illustrator® Plug-In. Create any kind of data.

PC software: Laser Marker NAVI plus

Principles and features

Ethernet

Image-processing device PLC

USB memory

PCMonitor

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Specifications & dimensions

Console LP-ADP40 (sold separately)80 ± 0.8

2,900 ± 70

143 ± 1.2

（60）

（55）

（19.5）

（6）

171

128 197

253 41.5

15

190

or 2

2018

0

311 （195）224

74

135 148

60 60

4040

80 80 80

55

5556

21207

4 +0.10 × 7

（12

6）

122

12 73

37

100

80 19

4 +0.10

（27）390 （29）

300

98 200 （60）

（24

6）

（30） 220

225

（41

0)

401

（8.

5）

4-M4 mounting nut, depth 6 （insert nut）

Pen holder mounting nut M4, depth 6 （for left and right sides）

Controller connection cable

4- 30 200 98

130

48

4-M5 thread, depth 7 (on both sides)

*The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our Website.

Fiber cable

ControllerHead

Center of marking

Optical pathof pointer

Fiber cable 5m

Laser radiationindicator

Signalconnector

Power sourceconnector

Laser gateconnector（LP-Mxxx-S）

F.G. M4, depth 5

Laser pointer emission port

thread, depth 8 Longitudinal direction（horizontal）

6-M6 thread, depth 8

depth 8

ModelLP-M500 LP-M200

LP-M500 LP-M500-S LP-M505 LP-M505-S LP-M200 LP-M200-S LP-M205 LP-M205-SWork distance 190 ± 22mm 220 ± 22mm 190 ± 22mm 220 ± 22mm

Marking range 120 × 120mm 220 × 220mm 120 × 120mm 220 × 220mm

Marking laser Class 4 Yb fiber laser; = 1,064nm laser

Average oscillator output at product processing edge 50W ± 5% (pulse oscillation) 20W ± 5% (pulse oscillation)

Guide laser / pointer Red semiconductor laser; = 655nm; Class 2 laser: max. output 1mW

Scanning method x-, y- and z-axis directions; 3D scanning method

Scan speed Max. 12,000mm/second

Character settings (character height, width)

0.1 to 120mm (configurable in 0.001mm

steps)

0.1 to 220mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

0.1 to 120mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

0.1 to 220mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

Setting range (linear, proportional, monospaced)

Character spacing and line pitch

0 to 120mm 0 to 220mm 0 to 120mm 0 to 220mm

Setting range (arced)

Radius 0 to 999.999mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

Angle -180° to +180° (configurable in 0.01° steps)

Line pitch radius

0 to 120mm (configurable in 0.001mm

steps)

0 to 220mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

0 to 120mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

0 to 220mm (configurable in 0.001mm steps)

File format for logo data VEC, DXF, BMP, HPGL, JPEG, AI, EPS

Marking shape Linear, proportional, monospaced, arced

Character typesEnglish uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, symbols, user-registered characters (up to 50), Japanese katakana, hiragana,

kanji characters (JIS No. 1 and No. 2 standards),

Barcodes Code 39, Code 128, ITF, NW-7, JAN / UPC, RSS-14 (GS1 DataBar), RSS (GS1 DataBar) Limited, RSS (GS1 DataBar) Expanded

2D codes QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, GS1 Data Matrix

Composite codes RSS-14 (GS1 DataBar) CC-A, RSS (GS1 DataBar) Limited CC-A, RSS (GS1 DataBar) Expanded CC-A, UCC / EAN COMPOSITE, etc.

InterfacesVGA port, USB connector A, I/O input and output, RS232C, Ethernet, input-output terminal, INTERLOCK, displacement sensor,

laser gate I/O (-S type only)

Displacement sensor input Analog current input (4 to 20mA)

Cooling method Head: natural air cooling, controller: forced air cooling

Power supply 90 to 132V AC, or 180 to 264V AC, 50 / 60Hz (auto switching)

Power consumption Max. 580VA (100V AC), max. 720VA (200V AC) Max. 390VA (100V AC), max. 510VA (200V AC)

Laser gate Not available Yes, in head Not available Yes, in head Not available Yes, in head Not available Yes, in head

Ambient temperature 0 to +40°C (controller, head). No dew condensation or icing allowed.

Storage temperature -10 to +60°C (controller, head). No dew condensation or icing allowed.

Ambient humidity 35% to 85% RH (controller, head). No dew condensation or icing allowed.

Protective structure IP64

Net weightHead 12kg

Controller 28kg

OS for Laser Marker UtilityMicrosoft Windows® 7 Professional (32 bit / 64 bit) / Sp1 Vista Business (32 bit) SP2 / XP Professional (32 bit) SP3OS for NAVILINK-3D

(sold separately)

PLC

1010

Model Description

Enables beautiful high-contrast marking on resin surfaces by fully utilizing the characteristics of short pulse laser beams with minimal thermal influence.

The 50W high-power output enables high-speed deep engraving. The combination of IP67G and a detachable fiber-optic cable makes

installation in harsh environments simple.

The LP-S500W is a culmination of technologies that have been developed over many years. With its high power output and newly developed optical system, the

LP-S 500W has revolutionized black laser annealing.

Superior marking on large 2D surfaces and complex 3D surfaces with a high-performance fiber laser. The high output power shortens marking time.

Laser Marker lineup & accessories

LP-V series

LP-S series

LP-S500W series

LP-Z series

Gear wheel Molded resin parts

Connecting rods

Cylinder blocks

Connecting rods

Medical instruments

Day/night design

Crank-shafts

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Model Description

Enables beautiful high-contrast marking on resin surfaces by fully utilizing the characteristics of short pulse laser beams with minimal thermal influence.

The 50W high-power output enables high-speed deep engraving. The combination of IP67G and a detachable fiber-optic cable makes

installation in harsh environments simple.

The LP-S500W is a culmination of technologies that have been developed over many years. With its high power output and newly developed optical system, the

LP-S 500W has revolutionized black laser annealing.

Superior marking on large 2D surfaces and complex 3D surfaces with a high-performance fiber laser. The high output power shortens marking time.

Accessories

A high demand to provide not only Laser Markers, but also a professional environment for their operation led Panasonic to develop the new workstation.Panasonic currently offers three different models. A rotary indexing table system with x-, y-, z-axis move-ment and 360° rotation axis. Suitable for small and in-dividual series. All Panasonic fiber laser and the LP-GS are integrated.

Protective enclosure

With the color touch panel LP-ADP40 a simple operation of the Laser Marker systems is guaranteed. Even persons unfamiliar with machine operation can easily handle it. An intuitive and understandable software package allows the operator to access all setting screens, and the ergo-nomically designed touch panel is easy to operate re-gardless of whether it is attached to a machine or held by the operator.

Touch panel

To protect your eyes against laser radiation we offer special goggles for laser marking systems. The protec-tive goggles allow you to move and act freely in the dangerous operation zone and prevent damage to your eyesight even if you unintentionally look into the laser beam.

Protective goggles

Panasonic recommends employing an extraction unit when using a Laser Marking System. This protects the operator from health hazards and extends the service life of the laser. Special laser fume extraction units are available, e.g. for PVC marking applications.

Laser fume extraction

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