High-speed laser marking and cutting at Southern Manufacturing

Trotec, a leading manufacturer of laser cutting, marking and engraving technology, will be demonstrating its high-speed laser marking and cutting solutions at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023, taking place 7-9 February in Farnborough.

Flatbed laser cutters and engravers have become increasingly useful in manufacturing. With large working areas, these systems are ideal for prototyping parts, cutting and engraving safety signage and providing detailed engravings on products and components. At the show, Trotec will display the Speedy 300 flexx dual source flatbed laser engraving machine, a popular choice for many manufacturing companies within the UK and Ireland, alongside the high-speed SpeedMarker 700 galvo laser system.

Time savings and optimised production
Combining CO₂ and fibre laser sources into one system, Speedy flexx technology offers the ultimate flatbed laser engraving and cutting experience. With a larger working area than galvanometer optical systems, the flatbed system is perfect for processing larger quantities of components and products, while with the two laser sources, multi-material products and components can be processed in a single job, offering time savings and optimised production.

With speed and legibility a priority in manufacturing, laser marking brings a wealth of benefits to the sector. With standards for traceability and serialisation often stringent, laser marking offers a reliable, legible solution for part marking. The pinpoint accuracy of laser marking systems means that even the finest data can be legibly marked in hard-to-reach areas.

Laser marking creates marks that are resistant to heat, chemicals and abrasion, something traditional methods like labelling cannot offer. At the show, Trotec will present the SpeedMarker 700 laser marking system. Designed for high-speed processing, the SpeedMarker is the ultimate tool for marking metal and plastic components in a matter of seconds.

As a ‘one stop shop’ for laser users, Trotec will also present its range of laserable materials at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2023. Featuring materials ranging from hard-wearing laminates perfect for industrial safety signage to metals for data plates and even metal marking sprays and pastes for CO₂ laser users. All of these materials and supplies are specially selected to achieve the highest quality results when laser processed, offering a long-lasting, high-quality product.