Benefits of the F8100F Fiber Laser Marking Machine
The F8100F fiber laser marking machine provides users with long periods of uptime, intuitive usage, and simple line integration. Built with versatility and convenience in mind, the F8100F’s compact modular design enables users to easily integrate the system into existing line setups. There, the F8100F’s wide substrate compatibility allows operators to mark a number of materials—including metal parts, electrical components, and rigid plastic containers—with graphics, machine-scannable codes, and variable data text.
By investing in the F8100F, companies benefit from:
- Coding speeds up to 2,000 characters/second (when using high speed scanner)
- An air-cooled laser source for 24/7 uninterrupted coding
- Smaller spot size perfect for marking difficult materials and complex coding applications
- Multiple high-resolution print field lens options for high-contrast coding
- Minimal maintenance needs
- Low ongoing consumable costs
- An ingress protection level of IP54 that enables operation in harsh environments
- An intuitive touch-screen interface
- Intuitive line integration
F8100F Fiber Laser Application Specialties
The F8100F’s diverse material compatibility and powerful marking specifications make it an ideal coding solution for a variety of fields. Capable of operating in challenging environments, the F8100F is well-suited for both industrial-speed variable data printing as well as high-contrast coding. These specifications enable the F8100F to perform many of today’s most prominent marking applications, including UDI-coding, barcoding, data matrix printing, variable data marking, and more.
Some of the F8100F’s most common applications include:
- High-volume beverage bottling
- Pharmaceutical coding (e.g., paperboard cartons, blister packs, and glass packaging)
- Personal care and cosmetic product packaging
- Rigid plastic and metal chemical packaging
- Plastic, metal, and Tetra-Pak food packaging
- Aerospace/automotive part marking
- Electrical component coding
For a better understanding of the F8100F’s capabilities, consider the chart below to see the system’s full technical specifications.
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| Marking Speed | Up to 2,000 characters/second (when using high speed scanner) |
| Line Speed | Up to 200/min |
| Focus Options | - Standard: F160 (100x100) - Optional: F100 (70x70), F210 (140x140), F254 (175x175), F330 (220x220), F420 (300x300) |
| Wave Lengths | 1,055 - 1,070 nm |
| Marking Formats | - Standard industrial fonts (Windows TrueType®) and single line font - Machine-readable codes (OCR, 2D matrix, etc.) - Bar codes: code 128a, code 128B, code 128c, code39, code93, QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec-Code, Han Xin-Code - Graphics, logos, symbols, etc. - Linear, circular, angular, reverse, rotate sequential, and batch numbering - Automatic date, layer and time code, real-time clock |
| Laser Tube | Ytterbium (YT) pulsed fiber laser |
| Beam Deflection | Steer beam with digital high-speed galvanometer scanners |
| User Interface | Personalized touch control screen with an easy-to-learn interface |
| Communication | - UDP, TCP/IP, and RS232 - Inputs for encoder and product detector triggers - 4 inputs/4 outputs for start/stop signals, machine/operator interlocks, and alarm outputs (in addition to safety circuits) - Customer-specific solutions available |
| Integration | Flexible beam delivery options (beam extension unit/beam turning unit) |
| Electrical Requirement | 110-240 VAC (to be noted when ordering) ~50/60 Hz, 1 PH, 0.70 KW |
| Cooling System | Air-cooled |
| Operational Environment | - Temperature: 5-40° C (41-104°F) - Humidity 0%-90%, no condensing |
| Sealing/Safety Standards | IP54 standard |
| Weight | Approx. 40 kg |
