Production and Maintenance
Power Monitor
Problem:
The laser station needs to be validated to ensure part marking is consistent.
Generic Laser System
- STEP 1Bypass laser safety interlocks to fire laser (Safety Concern).
- STEP 2Place power monitor in the proper location.
- STEP 3Trigger laser system.
- STEP 4Evaluate the output of the laser.
- STEP 5Make adjustments to the laser marking programs for the loss in power.
- STEP 6Trigger the laser again to confirm changes.
Additional Hardware Cost
$1,000+ for a good power monitor.
Labor
1 to 4 hours Depending on complexity of machine.
$75 to $300 In engineering costs.
KEYENCE ADVANTAGE
KEYENCE's power monitor function will automatically check the power output of the laser and ensure the same marking energy part to part.
Hardware
None
Labor
None
X/Y Tracking
Problem:
Marking is misaligned and the part is being marked in the wrong location.
Generic Laser System
- STEP 1Load part into laser station and trigger marking laser.
- STEP 2See where the laser marked, take physical measurement and adjust.
- STEP 3Trigger marking laser again and check for alignment.
- STEP 4Repeat until positioned correctly.
Additional Hardware Cost
Scrap parts
Labor
1 to 8 hours Depending on complexity of laser marker programs.
$75 to $600 in engineering costs.
KEYENCE ADVANTAGE
KEYENCE laser markers have powerful internal cameras that can perform X/Y tracking anywhere in the marking field. There's no need to integrate an expensive vision system, and part tracking can be setup in minutes.
*MD-X2 Series only
Hardware
None
Labor
None
System Longevity
Problem:
Current laser systems require laser diode replacement every couple of years.
Generic Laser System
- STEP 1Troubleshoot the laser to determine the cause of malfunction.
- STEP 2Pull the laser off the production line. Replace with back up system if available.
- STEP 3Send in for laser diode replacement and repair.
- STEP 4Put repaired laser back into production.
Additional Hardware Cost
$5,000 to $10,000 for laser diode replacement.
Cost of shutdown depends on the lost production value.
Labor
4 to 24 hours Depending on complexity of laser marking system.
$300 to $1,800 In engineering costs.
KEYENCE ADVANTAGE
KEYENCE laser systems are design to operate in the most demanding manufacturing environments. Due to our advanced engineering the lasers diodes in our systems have an expected life of up to 4 times that of generic laser systems.
Hardware
None
Labor
None
Lens Cover
Problem:
Scratched and damaged lenses cause down time and high replacement costs.
Generic Laser System
- STEP 1Purchase replacement f-Theta lens.
- STEP 2Take laser system off production line.
- STEP 3Remove the damaged lens.
- STEP 4Install the new lens.
- STEP 5Run a sample mark to verify marking quality.
Additional Hardware Cost
$1,000 to $5,000 for a new F-Theta lens.
Cost of shutdown depends on the lost production value.
Labor
1 to 4 hours Depending on complexity of laser marking system and how easily the lens can be accessed.
$75 to $300 In engineering costs.
KEYENCE ADVANTAGE
Replaceable lens cover
*MD-X, MD-F and MD-U Series only
Hardware
$270
Labor
None
