Laser Lines customer Dantech Ltd is a leading supplier of security marking stencils and labels. Each order is customised with the customers own unique details and Dantec faced the challenge to make each order quickly and cost effectively. 

Having previously used a mechanical machine to stamp out stencils, Dantech looked for a fast and easy way to produce these and in 1998 came across a Synrad laser supplied by Laser Lines, a stand-alone laser which was easy to operate.  The software works like a standard drawing program and will easily include special letters, drawings, bar codes and sequential numbering.  Production is very fast – seconds rather than minutes.

Ken Christensen, Dantec M.D., says: “We chose the Synrad laser because of their long established reputation of supplying Co2 lasers and the easy to use software. Laser Lines were very helpful in getting us going with what was at that time a real breakthrough in laser engraving to produce personalised security stencils and labels. We have again recently upgraded our laser to the new Fenix Flyer – in fact the third laser we have had from Laser Lines. The software and operating system is nearly the same as previous versions and replacing our old laser was quick and trouble free with the help of Laser Lines qualified engineers.”  Dantech supply a range of laser engraved security labels which can withstand harsh environments, security and medical use as well as marking company assets. The special label material they use when engraving data will withstand abrasion, heat, chemicals and temperatures up to 225°C. 

Laser Lines Ltd supplies laser technology for a range of processes such as fine cutting, welding, drilling, micromachining, cladding and marking. High speed, precision and flexibility are characteristics of laser materials processing. In addition, Laser Lines has over 21 years’ experience supplying additive manufacturing systems and has supplied more machines than any other company in the UK. During this period we have seen numerous companies benefit from this technology, speeding up product design and manufacturing low volume parts. We have laser systems available for both R&D and industrial production requirements. Our laser range includes fibre, CO2, excimer and diode pumped solid-state lasers, from this we are able to select the most appropriate solution to each specific application. Materials suitable for processing with a laser include most metals, polymers, ceramics, rubber and glass. Most laser applications lend themselves to automation, providing consistent quality and productivity. All laser applications are non-contact processes, so there is no tool to wear out.

Application highlights include:

  • Marking – indelibly mark almost any material, with high speed and quality, without any consumables (no inks or solvents).
  • Metal Welding – butt and overlap welding of most common metals with minimum heat input and therefore low distortion. Autogenous welds maintain the characteristics of the original material.
  • Plastic Welding – create hermetic, pressure tight seams with the base strength of the parent polymer. High quality visual appearance with no deformation on the material surface.
  • Cladding – fuse a layer of corrosion or wear resistant material onto a part to greatly increase its service life and reduce costs.
  • Micromachining – permits the milling, drilling and cutting of a wide range of materials with feature sizes down to the micron (µm) scale. Versatility in laser drilling allows circular, square and conical holes with positive or negative tapers to be produced.
  • Cutting – this non-contact process readily cuts flexible parts, thin films and webs (on-the-fly) without challenging clamping or fixturing issues.

Laser Lines is housed in a purpose built 10,000 sq. ft. facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire. We operate an extensive applications laboratory which is fitted with several laser systems of different wavelengths and configurations, and also diagnostic instruments and microscopes. With this capability we are able to perform feasibility trials on your material to determine if your application is compatible with a laser processing solution. Samples are returned in a timely manner complete with an applications report and recommendation. Our experienced support team offer applications engineering, training, installation, and maintenance and repair services for all our products.

Laser Lines Ltd

Beaumont Close, Banbury, Oxon OX16 1TH  |  01295 672500  |  www.laserlines.co.uk