3-Axis Hybrid Laser Marker: Full-Field Auto-Focus
3-Axis Hybrid Laser Marker: Full-Field Auto-Focus
3-Axis Hybrid Laser Marker: Full-Field Auto-Focus
Full-Field Auto-Focus
MD - X Series
Improve the entire marking process
Full-Field
Auto-Focus
The built-in distance sensor and camera
track positional and focal deviation of
the target. These features prevent
printing defects due to changes in part
position, which can be a problem when
laser marking.
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Marking and Inspection with a Single Unit
NEW
3-Axis Hybrid Laser Marker
MD-X Series
High Quality,
High Output,
Long Service Life
The MD-X Series provides both the high
beam quality of YVO4 lasers and the
high output of fibre lasers. Clear and
fast marking on both resin and metal
can be performed reliably for a long
period of time.
Print Inspection,
Predictive
Maintenance
Inspections can be performed after
marking, without the need for external
equipment. Predictive maintenance of
the laser marking process is achieved
by monitoring both the laser power and
flaws on the lens.
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Elimination of Marking Defects
Focused on Solving the Industry's Biggest Challenge
4 mm deviation
Origin Auto-Focus
A built-in camera was added to automate
focusing at the centre of the area (the
origin of the marking area).
Measurement results
In order to focus, it was necessary to
+21 mm
actually measure the distance from the
head to the marking surface. It was then
±0
necessary to physically adjust the
position of the jig and head to match the
-21 mm
height of the target.
Coordinates
Z: -15.000 mm
Focal point
Focal point
deviation
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NEW 4th Generation
Focus Anywhere,
with Full-Field Auto-Focus
A built-in distance sensor constantly measures the distance to the marking location and
focuses on that location. By tracking unintentional deviation in the height or inclination
of the target, marking defects can be prevented over the entire marking area.
NEW
3-Axis Hybrid Laser Marker
MD-X2000A/2500A
Distance sensor
Distance light
Focus
Correction (Z)
Variable focal +21.0 mm
distance
+21.0 mm
Focus
Correction (Z)
±0.0 mm
0 mm
-21.0 mm
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Auto-Focus at Each Marking Location
Z Tracking Function
Unlike conventional laser markers in which the focal distance is fixed, the built-in distance
sensor measures each marking location. This maintains high marking quality over the entire
marking area.
Measurement
point
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Z Tracking Examples
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Built-In Vision for Position Alignment
XY Tracking Function
Coaxial camera
❚ Coaxial camera image
Thanks to the built-in coaxial camera,
calibration using external camera
coordinates is unnecessary. As a ON
result, alignment is simpler and more
reliable.
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XY Tracking Examples
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Eliminate Incorrect Marking
A judgment function that uses image results
to prevent incorrect marking before it occurs
❚ Detection example
Different product
OK
OK
Not OK
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Judgment function applications
Using the built-in distance sensor, the laser marker Misplaced target
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High Quality × High Output × Long Service Life
Hybrid Laser Oscillator that Combines the Advantages of
YVO4 and Fibre
Controller Controller
Amp Master
oscillator
LD bar Q switch
(multi-emitter)
LD LDバー
(シングルエミッター)
(single emitter)
Head
Laser oscillator Head
Nd:YVO4
Q switch
Output mirror Rear mirror
High quality
× Fibre Laser Marker
Controller
LD
3-Axis Hybrid (single emitter)
Laser oscillator
Laser Marker S-MOPA
MD-X Series
Nd:YVO4 Nd:YVO4
High quality
Q switch
Rear Output
Depth of focus mirror mirror
LD (single emitter)
High-speed marking
❚ Printing examples
Focus on output
Optimal marking conditions
Resin
can be achieved for a variety *Solid-state Master Oscillator Power Amplifier:
of targets, such as delicate High output is achieved by combining the amplifier technology used in fibre lasers with the high
marking on resin and quality beam of the YVO4 laser oscillator. The LD (laser diode), which serves as the light source,
Metal uses a single emitter with high heat dissipation to achieve a longer service life.
high-output marking on metal.
50
10 kW
20 W fibre laser (reference value)
0
4 ns
100 ns
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Understand Your Marking Process
through Data
Web Monitoring Function
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❚ Lens Inspection ❚ Power Monitor
A built-in sensor monitors flaws on the laser lens and outputs a The head is equipped with a built-in thermopile power monitor, which
warning if the threshold is exceeded. This prevents marking defects allows for easy, reliable, and quick output management, the most
from occurring due to the laser beam being blocked. important part of laser marker equipment maintenance.
Laser lens
Power Monitor
Pre-marking lens
inspection Laser power inspection
Score 91 Output value 25.00 W
❚ Diagnostic Tools
In the unlikely event of a marking defect, these tools can be used to analyse the cause and implement countermeasures.
1 2 3
Retroactively verify
Identify when a problem occurred • Laser output • Lens flaws Implement
from images captured by the • Position of the target countermeasures
built-in camera and other factors that can cause marking defects, at the for each cause
precise moment when marking was performed
Z Tracking
Laser Power Lens Inspection
(For Monitor)
Management building
Check the status of a laser marker
from the office
<診断結果>
A removal process will be added immediately before the lot number marking process.
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Prevent Problems Due to Operator Error
Limits can be placed on operator's access which can Manager Operator Viewing only
prevent unintentional errors. User management
(Access level function)
Equipment settings
Since the setting change history can be checked, it is
Maintenance
easy to determine whether or not the settings change
was the cause of a problem. Job management
Trigger
Viewing
40.0
Assembly line
Delivery destination
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Laser Marker Software
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Easy Alignment
Built-In Camera
Alignment is possible by imaging the actual
target with the built-in camera. Positioning
can be performed by dragging and dropping,
eliminating the need for complicated
coordinate adjustments.
Easy Marking
Sample Marking Function
The software automatically recommends
marking parameters based on the material
being marked. Optimal conditions can be NEW General- Resin
found easily using the marking results list. purpose
Excel
Settings can be
migrated between the
old and new versions
Directly capture of the software
all data
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Robust Design for Industrial Use
The MD-X series was designed to maintain high performance on actual production lines.
Environmental Resilience
Tough in Any Environment
The MD-X series marking head meets IP64
environmental resistance specifications. This
environmental resistance allows the laser to
perform at a high level regardless of where it is
used.
IP64
Water splashed against the enclosure from
any direction shall have no harmful effect.
No ingress of dust.
Included equipment
All IP tests are performed for the prescribed time and using the prescribed method. This only OP-88492
guarantees that operation is possible during the time limits required by the test and do not
guarantee that the product can be used under the test conditions for extended periods of time.
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Built-In Lighting
Lighting built-in to the marking head eliminates
the need for external lighting to align the target
before marking and check results after.
Built-In 2D Code
Reader
Marked codes can be read by the laser marker,
eliminating the need for an external barcode
reader. Because marking and reading can be
completed in a single process, the space
required and cost of equipment can be reduced.
Power supply
System control
Scanner control
Temperature-adjustment control
Current breaker
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Application Examples
High-speed, high-quality marking is possible on both metals and resins.
Free marking and processing tests are available from your local KEYENCE office.
Thin film processing: Metal plated connectors Coating removal: Switches for automotive instrument
panels
Marking types
❙ Barcode
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❚ Basic Specifications
25 W 13 W
Standard area Wide area Standard area Wide area Focused spot
Marking unit
Model MD-X2500A MD-X2520A MD-X2000A MD-X2020A MD-X2050A
(controller + head)
Output at contact point 25W 13W
Marking laser
Q-switch frequency CW (continuous wave), 1 to 400 kHz
Marking laser YVO4 laser 1064 nm, Class 4 Laser Product *1
Distance laser Semiconductor laser 683 nm Output: 5.0 mW Class 3R laser product *1 -
Laser class
Guide laser/
Semiconductor laser 655 nm Output: 1.0 mW Class 2 laser product *1
Distance pointer
Marking area 125 × 125 × 42 mm 330 × 330 × 42 mm 125 × 125 × 42 mm 330 × 330 × 42 mm 50 × 50 × 30 mm
Standard working distance
189 mm (±21 mm) 300 mm (±21 mm) 189 mm (±21 mm) 300 mm (±21 mm) 100 mm (±15 mm)
(±variable width)
XYZ 3-Axis simultaneous scanning method
Marking method XY scanner Digital galvo scanner
Z scanner Linear motor
3D Marking MD-AD-3D
Built-in Camera alignment MD-AD-XYT -
Automatic focus MD-AD-ZT -
Optional model Built-in 2D code reader MD-AD-2DR/MD-AD-2DRA (Supported standard ISO/IEC TR 29158 (AIM DPM-1-2006))
Handy console MC-P1
Laser safety module MD-C2A/MD-C2B
*2
Console (sold separately) MB-PH1 (Marking Builder Plus, Marking Diagnostic Tool)
Image sensor CMOS image sensor (2.3 megapixels)
Built-In Camera No. equipped 2 (total; coaxial) 1 (coaxial)
Built-in light source High-intensity green LED -
Built-in power meter Thermopile
Logging function Internal operation, terminal block, communication, errors, operating information, built-in camera images
Predictive maintenance function Marking energy check, auto-calibration, photographs before and after marking, web monitor, window inspection*3
Font KEYENCE original font, user font, TrueType font, OpenType font *4
Barcode CODE39/ITF/2of5/NW7 (CODABAR) /JAN/CODE128/EAN/UPC-A/UPC-E/CODE93/GS1 DataBar
2D code QR code, micro QR code, DataMatrix (ECC200/GS1 DataMatrix)
Character type
Logo image DXF/BMP/JPEG/PNG/TIFF
Shape Plane, 3D Shape (Slopes, Cylinders, Cones, Spheres,3DCAD(STL)) *5
Workpiece style Stationary marking, Moving marking (constant, encoder) / Rotation marking
Input/output Terminal block I/O, MIL connector I/O, laser safety module control I/O *6
Interface RS-232C/USB2.0/Ethernet (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) *7
Marking head cable length 4.3 ±0.1 m
Rated voltage 100 to 240 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz 100 to 240 VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
850 / 290 700 / 260
(maximum (VA)/average (W))
Enclosure rating (marking head) IP64
Ambient temperature for
-10 to 60°C (no freezing)
transport/storage
*1 The laser classification for FDA(CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No.50. *2 Languages:English/Japanese/Traditional Chinese/German/
Korean/French/Spanish/Thai/Italian. *3 When using MD-AD-ZT. *4 Only TrueType fonts and OpenType fonts with the embedded fonts property set to “installable” or “editable” are supported. Confirm the
property of [Font] from [Control panel]. *5 When using MD-AD-3D. *6 Only when the laser safety module (MD-C2A/MD-C2B) is attached *7 The USB ports are for USB memory/USB mouse/barcode reader
(A connector) and the for connecting to a PC with Marking Builder Plus or ActiveX (B connector). The Ethernet port supports communication to a PC with Marking Builder Plus (ActiveX), Operation Monitor,
and the diagnostic tool; TCP/IP communication; PROFINET; EtherNet/IP; the FTP client; and the OPC UA server.
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❚ Dimensions Unit: mm
230
112 421
64 (R110)
41 297 (R110)
2
10
42.3
MD-X2000A/2020A/2500A/2520A 19
4×ø30
ø4H8 depth 5 MAX ø102 4×M4 depth 6 MAX 280
8×M6 depth 6 MAX ø4H8 depth 5 MAX When plastic feet
Mounting hole are removed
274.2
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Be sure to read the manual and fully understand its contents before using the product.
• Do not allow your eyes or skin to be exposed to a directly irradiated laser beam or a diffused reflection laser beam.
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