TF450 Laser Marking Machine

Technifor, a division of the Gravotech Group, introduces its laser marking machine, the TF450. This compact, high-performance fiber laser solution for direct part marking has the ability to integrate into a production line and mark twice as fast as the 30-watt version, according to the company. Fitted with a fiber laser source, it takes advantage of all the benefits including: a long lifetime, consistent marking quality, minimized integration costs and reduced maintenance. Production cycle time is also reduced and ensures increased productivity to industrial site managers.

Thanks to its 50 watts power, the TF450 beam vaporizes material, creating a completely unalterable marking. This laser interaction offers new opportunities for deeper engravings, especially in harder materials such as metals, a particularly useful feature for markings which must remain legible after applying a coat of paint or surface treatment. This allows the global manufacturer Technifor, to expand its presence among professionals working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.

Many industries use this type of marking:

• Automotive: engine blocks and chassis burning

• Fittings: water meters engraving

• Metallurgy: beams and aluminum profiles burning

• Other industries: cutlery, armory, medical industry, and many more

The Open Door to New Markets From contrasted marking to micromachining, the TF450 is definitely a versatile engraving solution. The machine has even been tested and approved for the cutting of thin metal sheets up to 3mm (0.118") thick. For these new applications, users can rely on the power of LaserStyle software, in particular for producing complex toolpaths and thus express their creativity. This direction opens up to Technifor great prospects for development in micromachining markets, such as micromechanical or watchmaking, and allows the brand, historically known for its expertise and know-how in micropercussion, to strengthen its position in laser marking and machining.