3-Axis control

Laser Marker
ML-Z9500 Series
USA
Europe
Global Model
3-Axis control
CO2 Laser Marker
World’s first 3-Axis control CO2 laser marker
Introducing an evolution from 2-axis marking to 3-axis marking… the KEYENCE ML-Z9500 Series
The ML-Z’s revolutionary design produces marks in the X, Y, and Z axis, bringing unmatched
quality and precision to products of any shape and size.
X-axis scanner
Z-axis scanner
3-Axis
The newly developed 3-axis
simultaneous laser control system
enables not only traditional X-axis
and Y-axis laser controls but also
Z-axis control. The ML-Z not only
creates precise marking and
reduced deformation on targets
with varying surface shape and
height, but also improves the
accuracy of marks on large flat
surfaces as well. This dramatic
improvement in marking quality
puts the ML-Z years ahead of the
competition.
■ Marking comparison
(on an inclined surface)
Traditional
ML-Z
2
Y-axis scanner
World’s first
42-mm variable
focal length
Installation is made easy by eliminating mechanical stages
needed to mark at different heights.
World’s first
Variable spot size
Character width and position can be kept constant for
exceptionally sharp marking.
Best-in-class
300 x 300-mm
wide area
A single 3-Axis CO2 laser marker covers a 300 x 300 mm
wide area.
World’s first
3-Axis laser marking
High accuracy marking can be made on any shaped target
without worrying about character deformation or
displacement.
Best-in-class
High-speed 30 W
output
Clear marking even on targets moving at high speed
allowing for increased productivity.
30 W
3-Axis CO2 laser marker
ML-Z9500 Series
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3-Axis control dramatically improves
the accuracy of marking on flat surfaces
A uniform focal point over the 42 mm range keeps the character size constant
The 42-mm variable
focal length never
attenuates the
accuracy
The XYZ 3-Axis simultaneous laser
control system locates the ideal marking
distance and spot diameter, ensuring
character integrity will never be
compromised.
42 mm
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Spot diameter is kept
uniform over the entire area
Conventional model
ML-Z
Conventionally, the spot size at the centre and the
edge of the marking area were different due to the
artificial plane created by the fθ lens. ML-Z has
solved this problem with 3-Axis laser control.
High accuracy marking on a flat surface is
guaranteed because of the uniform spot size.
Conventional model
ML-Z
Centre of
the area
Edge of the
area
Characters get bolder at the edges
Uniform character size and
position regardless of
position
Unlike conventional beam spot defocusing
techniques, the ML-Z9500 Series can mark thin,
thick, shallow or deep characters without changing
coordinates or character sizes. This means that the
ML-Z can mark uniform defocused characters at
any point within the marking area.
ABC ABC ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC ABC ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC ABC ABC
ABC
ML-Z
ABC
ABC
Conventional model
Uniform line width of characters
across the area
Conventional model
ML-Z
(Defocusing)
Variable focal point
Focal position
Reference focal position
Position, size or
width misalignments.
Marking on-target
width and position
Dramatic reduction in
setup costs and
installation time
The ML-Z9500 Series locates the focal length
at any distance within a 42 mm range. There’s
no need to design a complex mechanism to
adjust the height of the marker during product
changeovers.
42 mm
Conventional model
Jigs or height adjustment
equipment was necessary.
ML-Z
Marking with the 42 mm
variable focal point
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300 x 300 mm marking area with
unprecedented accuracy
A single ML-Z9500 Series covers 7x the area of conventional models.
A perfect balance
of precision and
wide area marking
Typical wide area marking applications
require either a multiple marker
installation, or an X/Y stage to index the
target. The ML-Z’s 300 mm marking
area reduces installation costs by
eliminating the need for multiple
marking heads and mechanical index
devices. The variable focal range and
spot size also helps to keep marking
precision equal throughout the entire
marking field.
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10
20
30
300 x 300 mm
full scale
marking area
Precise 3-Axis marking
The 3-axis control of the ML-Z Series enables sharp
marking on surfaces that typically cause problems for
conventional laser markers. Crisp, clear characters can
be printed on stepped surfaces, inclines, cylinders, cones
and more. Three axis marking makes distorted, chipped,
or blurred characters a thing of the past!
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Marking comparison
Steps
Lower step
Traditional
model
Upper step
Faded
characters
Lower step
Upper step
ML-Z
Inclined surface
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Traditional
model
Worn and
elongated
characters
ML-Z
Cylinder
Traditional
model
Distorted
and elongated
characters
ML-Z
Circular cone
Traditional
model
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Character
deformation
ML-Z
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Outstanding accuracy for cutting,
boring and peeling
3-Axis laser processing minimizes deformation and displacement.
Fine cuts can be made over a
wide area with high accuracy
The ML-Z9500 Series keeps the spot shape constant with
3-Axis laser control. With the spot size held uniform, cuts
and peels can be made without deformation or
displacement of the pattern.
ML-Z
Conventional
model
The size and shape vary between
the centre and the edge of the area.
Size and shape variations between the centre
and the edge of the area have been minimized.
Lean laser processing
The ML-Z9500 Series employs a highly focused laser beam
to ensure stable energy density throughout the cut. Deep or
rounded cuts are difficult for conventional systems,
however the ML-Z’s large focal range (±21 mm)
guarantees a clean cut on thick targets.
ML-Z
Conventional
model
The energy density decreased at the edges.
The uniform energy density enables lean laser
processing.
Warm-up function
Most marking systems will experience some character
variation directly after powering the laser. The ML-Z9500
Series uses a warm up function to ensure the laser has
reached it’s stable operating power, eliminating marking
variations after startup.
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Fast moving production lines
High-speed 30 W marking capabilities
30 W
Superior marking control on
moving targets
The ML-Z9500 Series precisely marks characters on rapidly
moving flat or curved surfaces. The deep focal range of the
ML-Z means that there’s no need for adjustment for varying
product sizes, reducing overall tact time. This allows the
maximum performance of the marking head to be utilised in a
wide range of applications.
Contribution to improved
productivity
The synergy between the high power of 30 W and the newly
developed ultra-high-speed scanner improves productivity.
These two features guarantee the ML-Z is ready to meet current
and future application requirements without complications.
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Laser design made easy
Advanced Marking Builder 2 software adds
3-axis configuration tool
Designing and editing in 3 dimensions is just as easy as
2 dimensions
Marking Builder 2 is an easy-to-use editing tool that converts two-dimensional designs into three-dimensional figures
automatically. Even novice uses can easily program the correct power and speed settings for advanced shapes such as
steps, spheres, inclines, and cylinders.
Step1 Edit marks in the
Step2 Select a figure
two-dimensional setting window
Select a figure from the four standard
figures, which includes Flat, Cylinder,
Sphere and Circular cone, and attach the
set contents on the selected figure.
Flat
Cylinder
Sphere
Circular cone
Marking Builder 2 basic software (MB-H2D3-DVD )
3D editing tool (MB-H3D2)
Software Lineup that meets every need
MARKING BUILDER 2
J
apanese
E
nglish
C
hinese
G
erman
■ Marking Builder 2 (option)
Basic software
MB-H2D3-DVD
3D editing tool (extended edition) MB-H3D2
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Step3
Lay out the marks in the
three-dimensional setting window
Step4
Mark the target
Marks can be viewed and inspected stereoscopically
by changing angles at your command
Batch editing of multiple blocks
on 3D shapes
Preview your layout before
marking
Easy-to-use window displays 2D
and 3D figures simultaneously
Marking Builder 2 collectively converts
multiple two-dimensional blocks into
three-dimensional figures.
Marking Builder 2 features a preview window
that allows you to view the marking layout in
your browser, making it simple to sort and
choose specified marking files.
A figure edited on the two-dimensional setting
window can be viewed and inspected in the
three-dimensional setting window
simultaneously.
Multiple blocks set in
two dimensions
Batch conversion
Marking Builder 2 basic software (MB-H2D3-DVD)
Conversion of 2D blocks into
3D shapes
3D editing tool
(MB-H3D2)
3D editing tool (MB-H3D2)
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Expansive lineup of laser marking models
Thin laser beam
No displaced or
worn characters
Best for electronic components
The thin laser beam is best for marking in narrow
spaces such as on electronic components. The
3-Axis laser control corrects distortion and
displacement that may be caused by a slight
misalignment that occurred during installation.
The thin laser beam enables uniform and
precisely positioned marking not only at the
centre but also at the edges of the marking area.
Centre of the area
Edge of the area
■ How can displaced or worn characters be eliminated?
Zero distortion over
the marking area
Mounting Position Correction
Distortion problems associated with the
properties of the Fθ lens of conventional
systems have been eliminated, so
characters stay clear and crisp over the
entire marking area.
Conventional
model
The dedicated software easily corrects
the head inclination after installation
using X, Y, and Z axes adjustment,
without the need for a mechanical device.
ML-Z
Distorted area due to
lens characteristics
Area with minimized
deformation and distortion
Misaligned marking
head
Before
correction
After
correction
9.3 µm short pulse width laser
Best for transparent or
translucent plastics
The wavelength of the laser beam has been
shortened from 10.6 to 9.3 µm in order to match the
laser beam to the heat absorption characteristics of
plastics such as PET or PC. The 9.3 µm short pulse
Flexible PCB
Transparent film cutting
width laser clearly marks characters of high
visibility in shallow incisions with fewer edges,
guranteeing high quality in marking and
■ Reasons for high quality marking and processing
processing.
Conventional
model
There is a lot of damage, and the
surface is inscribed roughly.
10.6 µm laser
Edge
Depth
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ML-Z
Precise and shallow marking with less
damage
Edge
Depth
9.3 µm laser
Features that will further improve efficiency
Working distance pointer
Sample marking function
The two red laser beams allow users to view the
optimum working distance on the target. There is no
need to measure the distance with a scale.
Not sure what settings will work best for your target material?
With one click you can simply run the Sample Marking function
to create marks in a range of Speed and Power settings. The
optimal marking settings will be visible within seconds!
A
A
Thin
Thick
Too close
In focus
Arbitrary
adjustment
Too far
Select the precise marking
* The focal point can be adjusted according to the pointer position at any distance.
Guide laser function
Colour touch panel
Characters to be marked or the marking area can be
viewed by scanning the two red laser beams at high
speed. This allows for quick position of the target,
reducing scrap caused by erroneous marks.
The touch panel facilitates operation of the ML-Z9500
Series in harsh environments that do not allow easy
installation of a personal computer.
Touch panel console
MC-P1(option)
Guide laser
Work area
guide laser
■ Real-time adjustment of the Z-axis position ■ Terminal block monitor and simulation
There are three methods for inputting a real-time
adjustment value into the ML-Z:
ON/OFF status of I/O signals to the controller can be
verified with the terminal block monitor.
1. Selection
■ Communication history display
Manually enter the Z-axis data by focusing the guide
laser on the target surface.
2. Analogue
Receive data from an analogue device that measures the
distance to a target surface.
3. Strobe
Adjust to a preset fixed position based on a discrete
input from an external device.
■ Intersection elimination function
The intersection elimination function specifies the
width necessary to skip over areas that may be
marked twice on characters or logos.
■ Individual workpiece offset (Pallet marking)
When marking many pieces over a wide area, the
position, marking status, and angle of the targets can
be set individually.
The history of commands sent to and from the
RS-232C port can be quickly inspected
■ Input time adjustment
The time necessary for receipt of a trigger input can
be manually adjusted to avoid problems with noise or
chattering
■ Error history management
The error history management records the history of
errors.
■ Batch transmission of configuration files
Files created on a personal computer can be
transmitted to the controller collectively.
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Various industrial applications solved with
the KEYENCE product line
Marking characters while
following the change in
distance
Barcode information
check
Laser irradiation
check
Upon receiving the analogue output form the
LK-G, the ML-Z Series detects the change in
distance to a workpiece in real time and matches
the focal point to the changing distance. This
makes the combination LK-G and ML-Z Series
a good match for roller or feeder applications.
The BL Series compares the barcode
information read with the barcode information
registered in the main system. The detected
barcode can be automatically fed into the
ML-Z and then marked in real time.
The FT Series measures the light intensity of
infra-red radiation and detects whether laser
irradiation is present. The ambient light
resistant FT Series measures the radiation
from a remote location.
BL Series
LK-G Series
FT Series
+ High speed and high accuracy
CCD laser displacement sensor
LK-G Series
+ Handy laser barcode reader
BL Series
+ Digital radiation thermal sensor
FT Series
■ Compatibility with the ML Series
The ML-Z9500 Series has a high degree of
compatibility with the existing models, such as
the ML-9100 Series and ML-G9300 Series.
ML-9100 Series
ML-G9300 Series
ML-Z9500 Series
■ Marking samples
Character size
(Typical examples)
Logo mark
2D code
GS1 DataBar
bmp/jpg data
Barcode
■ Dimensions
Marking head unit ML-Z9510W (TW)
175
286
Marking head unit ML-Z9520W (TW)
329
175
286
175
329
175
146.5
2
24
* Working distance
284
138
10
27.15
*Basic working distance
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ML-Z9510
189 mm (±21 mm)
ML-Z9520
300 mm (±21 mm)
ML-Z9550
92 mm (±2 mm)
24
300
284
165
155
110
5
10
83 110
4 x M6, Depth 9 max.
Mounting hole (for fixing the marking head unit)
4 x M4, Depth 6 max.
Load capacity of mounting hole: Approx. 6 kg (fixed with four screws)
Distance pointer
329
175
146.5
24
* Working distance
2
659
284
300
138
ø85
165
57.6
83
2
659
138
ø52
155
62.55
286
175
146.5
* Working distance
659
Marking head unit ML-Z9550W (TW)
155
69.4
10
19.4 83 110
5
4 x M6, Depth 9 max.
Mounting hole (for fixing the marking head unit)
4 x M4, Depth 6 max.
Load capacity of mounting hole: Approx. 6 kg (fixed with four screws)
300
ø62
165
5
4 x M6, Depth 9 max.
Mounting hole (for fixing
the marking head unit)
4 x M4, Depth 6 max.
Load capacity of mounting hole:
Approx. 6 kg (fixed with four screws)
Distance pointer
■ Specifications
Standard model
Marking head unit
ML-Z9510W
Controller
MODEL
Thin laser beam
Wide area type
ML-Z9510TW
ML-Z9520W
ML-Z9520TW
ML-Z9500W
Console (Colour touch panel)
ML-Z9550W
ML-Z9550TW
MC-P1
Marking style
XYZ 3-Axis simultaneous scanning method
Class 4 Laser Product (IEC60825-1, FDA (CDRH) Part 1040.10 1.)
Wavelength
Marking laser
10.6 µm
9.3 µm
10.6 µm
9.3 µm
10.6 µm
9.3 µm
30 W
20 W
30 W
20 W
30 W
20 W
Output *2
Semiconductor laser, Class 2 Laser Product (IEC60825-1, FDA (CDRH) Part 1040.10 1.), Wavelength: 655 nm, Output: 1.0 mW
Guide laser / working distance pointer
120 x 120 x 42 mm
Marking area
Basic working distance (±variation width)
Font
2 µm
5 µm
1 µm
12000 mm/s max.
6000 mm/s max.
6000 mm/s max.
KEYENCE original font (numerical value, alphabet, katakana, hiragana and kanji) / user font / true type font
Barcode
CODE39 / ITF / 2of5/NW7 (CODABAR) / JAN / CODE128
2D code
QR code / micro QR code / DataMatrix (ECC200 / GS1 DataMatrix)
GS1 DataBar
Character type
GS1 DataBar (Truncated)/GS1 DataBar (Truncated) CC-A/GS1 DataBar Stacked/GS1 DataBar Stacked CC-A/GS1 DataBar Limited/GS1 DataBar Limited CC-A
Custom font, logo (CAD) data
Logo image
BMP/JPEG/PNG/TIF
Laser cutting
Fixed point / straight line / dashed line / circle / oval
Marking style
Stationary marking / movement marking (constant speed / encoder)
Character size (height x width)
Marking conditions
92 mm (±2 mm)
300 mm (±21 mm)
Marking resolution
Scan speed
50 x 50 x 4 mm
300 x 300 x 42 mm
189 mm (±21 mm)
Program
0.2 to 120 mm
0.1 to 50 mm
0.3 to 300 mm
2000 settings max.
Registered programs
256 blocks
Number of blocks
Terminal block input and output / MIL connector input and output
Input / Output
RS-232C/RS-422A/USB2.0 *3
Interface
Dedicated for CF memory card *4
CF memory card slot
All directions
Marking unit installation direction
5m
Marking unit cable length
Forced air cooling
Cooling method
100 to 120 VAC / 200 to 240 VAC 50 / 60 Hz
Supply voltage
Ambient temperature for storage
Environmental resistance
Ambient temperature for usage
0 to 40°C
Relative humidity for usage
30 to 85%, No condensation
Controller
11.4 kg
Marking head unit
Weight
1500 VA max.
-10 to +60°C, No condensation
16.1 kg
16.1 kg
16.2 kg
Console
2.0 kg
*1 The laser classification for FDA (CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No.50.
*2 Laser tube monolithic output
*3 The USB port is dedicated for PC software
*4 CF card of SanDisk Corporation recommended.
■ PC software specifications
(SOLD SEPARATELY) *5
Model
Description
2D setting and editing software
(focal length / tilt correction / spot variation / distance pointer adjustment)
Marking Builder 2 (2D)
MB-H2D3-DVD
Marking Builder 2 (3D) *6
MB-H3D2
3D setting and editing software
(marking on plane, cylinder, circular cone and sphere / Z-axis movement marking)
Logo designer *6*7
MB-HLD
Software tool that converts DXF files into logo or extended character files and edits them.
*5 • Supported OS: Windows 7/Vista (SP1 or higher)/XP (SP3 or higher)
• Supported language: Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified) and German (Chinese supports the simplified Chinese display, but does not support Chinese input.)
For Windows 7/Vista, the 32 bit and 64 bit version are available. For Windows XP, only the 32 bit version is available.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft corporation in the U.S.A.
*6 2D setting and editing software MB-H2D3-DVD must be installed and the USB hardware key is required.
*7 Illustrator Plug-in Function supports Adobe® Illustrator® CS or higher. Adobe® Illustrator® is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Safety precaution
• Before using the laser marker, be sure to refer to the User’s
Manual for thorough knowledge of the contents.
• Do not allow your eyes or skin to be exposed to a directly
irradiated laser beam or a diffused reflection laser beam.
5.5
180
5.5
Unit: mm
Console MC-P1
Controller ML-Z9500W
370
45
32.2
(283)
270
(Effective display area)
171
18.7
(58)
(47)
48
85
(203) 190
129
(Effective display area)
360
280
Laser power cable
ø8 5 m
250.7
193.8
213
181
133
Cable length: 5 m
50
40
93
23.9
6 4 x - ø21
40.2
57
280
21
88.6
143.5
120
30
15
■ Marking samples
Electronic components
Discharge valve
Ceramics
CD
Ampule
PTP sheet
Infusion
Printed circuit board
Filter
Video tape
Magnetic card
PET bottle
Heat seal of bag
Glass bottle
Glasses frame
Film cutting
Cable coat cutting
Hole drilling on glass lens
Label pealing
Gate cutting
■ Processing samples
Please visit:
www.keyence.com
Non-woven cloth cutting
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the instruction manual carefully in
order to safely operate any KEYENCE product.
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