The TF420 fibre laser marking system from Technifor is twice as compact as the previous generation unit.
However, it offers the same levels of marking quality and provides a writing speed of up to 2.5 m/sec with a skipping speed of up to 5 m/sec.

The unit is designed for medium to large volume marking applications in the motor vehicle, medical, electrical and mechanical component sectors; it can also mark a wide range of materials, includind plastics, metals and ceramics.

This laser-based system, which has a light source operation at 1.06µm (diode) and placed remotely in the control unit, features new electronics and a reduced number of optical components - hence its small size.
The light beam travels to the marking head along an optical fibre. Diode service life with the TF420 is 100,000 hr, which compares favourably with the 10,000 hr period recommended for a standard diode-pumped laser.