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laser Marker Q&A Answers Part 3 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over stamping? |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
Stamping |
Laser marker |
| No partially missing or patchy characters |
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| No need for changeover setting |
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| Characters do not fade. |
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| Automatic marking of calendar dates or counter values |
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| Use in fast production line |
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| Clear marking on curved, uneven, or soft surfaces |
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| Clear printing of tiny characters |
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Average |
Below Average |
Not Supported |
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| Q10 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over hot printers? |
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| A10 |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
Hot printer |
Laser marker |
| No partially missing or patchy characters |
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| No need for changeover setting |
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| No warm-up time at startup |
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| Automatic marking of calendar dates or counter values |
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| Use in fast production line |
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| Clear marking on curved, uneven, or soft surfaces |
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| Clear printing of tiny characters |
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Below Average |
Not Supported |
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| Q11 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over UV (ultraviolet ray curing ink) printers? |
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| A11 |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
UV printer |
Laser marker |
| No pre-treatment (burning, etc.) |
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| Fewer replacement parts (no need for rubber, squeegee, lamp, or alcohol) |
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| No cost for additional equipment (no need for burning treatment device, UV irradiation device) |
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| No environmental issues such as ozone or UV |
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| Use in fast production line |
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| No need for stock control of consumables |
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Not Supported |
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| Q12 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over engraving machines? |
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| A12 |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
Engraving machine |
Laser marker |
| No need for exchanging dies |
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| Marking on uneven or curved surfaces |
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| No impact on products |
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| Marking tiny characters |
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| Use in fast production line |
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Not Supported |
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| Q13 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over electrolytic etching printers? |
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| A13 |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
Electrolytic
etching printer |
Laser marker |
| No restriction due to surface conductivity |
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| No need for stencils for each marking pattern |
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| No need for post treatment neutralization |
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| No consumables |
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| Quick change of characters |
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Not Supported |
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| Q14 |
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What are the advantages of laser markers over labelers? |
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| A14 |
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The following table shows a comparison of the three. |
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| Advantage |
Labeler |
Laser marker |
| Labels do not come off and characters do not fade. |
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| No misalignment due to jammed labels |
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| Infrequent line stoppage stop due to lack of material |
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| Less time and labor for stock control |
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| Reduced material waste |
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| Best |
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Below Average |
Not Supported |
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