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The FiberMark 24 is our original Fiber laser. It uses a solid state fibre laser source running at 1062nm to directly mark and engrave a wide range of metals and industrial plastics. The system features a 24" x 12" (610 x 305mm) engraving area and will accept product up to 5" (127mm) in thickness. The Epilog user friendly dashboard works in tandem with most mainstream Windows and MAC based graphic packages including AutoCAD, Bartender, Corel Draw and Illustrator . The FiberMark 24 also accepts our Rim-Drive and 3 jaw chuck rotary attachments and with a variety of lenses on offer means you can engrave endless shapes and sizes.
By directing the laser beam through a series of mirrors, the FiberMark laser system has been designed to engrave a large work area of 32" x 20" (815 x 508 mm). The flying optic, state-of-the-art X/Y mechanical design of the FiberMark is the result of Epilog's 20+ years of experience in manufacturing CO2 laser marking and cutting systems.
The Benefits of a flying-optic laser over galvo system:
The Epilog FiberMark uses our exclusive OpenArc™ Software Interfa1e. This means you can print directly from your computer to the laser using almost any graphic design, barcoding, serializing, or CAD software package.
Operators can simply import their barcode, serial number or logo using the design program of their choice, and send the job to the laser.
Why does this matter to you?
Since most of today's fiber systems are controlled by proprietary design software, the most challenging and time-consuming task is not learning to operate the laser, but rather learning the proprietary design software you need to drive the system. With the FiberMark you are using software you are already utilizing in your business.
There are many different finished looks the FiberMark Laser System is capable of achieving by simply adjusting the speed, power, frequency and focus settings of the systems. To the left you can see the three most common techniques created with the FiberMark - etching, polishing, and annealing.
Epilog's Quick Connect™ system gives you the most connection options of any laser system. Choose either a high-speed 10 Base T Ethernet connection or connect the laser to your computer using a USB cable.
In addition to higher transfer speeds, the Ethernet connection provides the most reliable data transfer over long distances.
Network your laser to all of the computers in your building or more than one laser to each computer, providing you with the maximum efficiency for expanding your business
Parts placement in the FiberMark can be easily accomplished by placing the part or tray of parts through the top window door or through the hinged, front-access door of the laser system. Both of these safety-interlocked doors provide fast and efficient parts placement and removal.
The wavelength of the Ytterbium Fiber Laser that drives the FiberMark system is ideal for marking a wide variety of materials including: stainless steel, aluminium, black/white ABS, carbon fibre brushed aluminium, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium, white PEEK, polysulphone, silicon wafers, coloured delrin, magnesium, and more.
By simply adjusting the speed, power, frequency and focus, we'll help you find the perfect settings for the ideal mark on your material. Send a sample to our Applications Lab to help you determine if the FiberMark is right for your application. They will provide you with an in-depth report on the marks created with the laser, the process used to find the right settings, and the right laser wattage for your material. Contact the Applications Lab for more information
The Red Dot Pointer provides a visible red beam that is extremely helpful in providing a visible means of determining the marking location within the marking table on odd-shaped items.
FiberMark customers often use the Red Dot Pointer to preview the marking or cutting position on a project. By sending over the job with the Red Dot Pointer enabled but the door to the laser open, the laser will not fire, but users can see exactly where the laser will mark.
If marking an irregularly-shaped item, like a knife handle, you can draw a box around the text or image you are marking, print it to the laser, and run it with the red dot pointer on to see if your artwork is correctly placed before you engrave it.
The FiberMark system comes equipped with ultra-bright inline LED lights to allow operators to easily view the entire work area. These lights can be easily turned on and off using the switch located on the top of the FiberMark cabinet.
Another industry standard for high-performance industrial systems are closed-loop DC servo motors (FiberMark 24) and brushless DC servo motors (FiberMark Fusion). Incorporated into the X and Y axes of every FiberMark Series system, these motors are known for their incredibly fast acceleration and deceleration times as well as their ability to operate without the cogging seen in less accurate motors.
The ability of a motor to move smoothly at high speeds is a key component in producing the stunning images that can be created only with an Epilog Laser system.
A combination of Kevlar (x-axis) and Steel Cord (y-axis) drive belts on the FiberMark Fusion (all Kevlar belts on the FiberMark 24) provide the highest levels of precision.
Kevlar and steel cord's superior performance characteristics reduce belt stretching and distortion that can adversely affect the quality of your engraving, while providing long belt life.
There is nothing better than watching the magic of the laser in action, so we've added a large, curved glass window and LED lit work area to allow you to see everything that is happening inside the laser system. The LED lighting will also assist you in setting up projects in even the darkest work areas.
Epilog's Air Compressor with in-line desiccant (air drying agent) is included with the FiberMark system to work with the Curtain Air Assist. This feature allows for a direct and constant stream of airflow to your marking surface that removes heat and combustible gases from the work area.
This high-quality air compressor feeds 30 psi of air through the Air Assist structure, keeping the X-Axis and bearing rail free of debris. The rubber vibration-dampening feet reduce the noise level of the compressor.
Connecting the Air Assist Compressor is easy with our quick-connect inlet and outlet ports on the compressor and the laser system.
For more advanced project layout, Epilog's Colour Mapping feature helps you quickly set up your designs for faster run time and more precise lasering. Colour Mapping allows you assign different speed, power and frequency settings to different colours in your design. There there's no need to run separate jobs on one project - the Colour Mapping dictates where and when to cut and/or engrave.
For projects that you want to dictate what the laser engraves first, second, etc, use raster colour mapping to set the engraving order. With the right setup, you can cut significant time off complicated engraving projects!
Epilog Laser's print driver is the most functional and user-friendly in the industry.
The Laser Dashboard™ controls your laser's settings from a wide range of software packages - from design programs to spreadsheet applications to CAD drawing packages.
As the interface to the laser, the Laser Dashboard makes the features you use most often accessible at the touch of a button.
This interactive device will allow you to control all of your engraving projects, from your simplest to the most complex.
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Engraving Area |
24" x 12" |
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Focal Length (F-Theta Lens) |
3" (76.2 mm) |
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Maximum Material Thickness |
5" (127 mm) |
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Laser Wattage |
20, 30, or 50 watts |
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Laser Type |
Solid State Pulsed Ytterbium Fiber Laser (air cooled). |
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Mode of Operation |
Pulsed 20-80 kHZ. |
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Repetition Rate (Frequency) |
20 kHZ - 100 kHz depending on the laser wattage. |
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Intelligent Memory Capacity |
Multiple file storage up to 64 MB. Rolling buffer allows files of any size to be engraved. |
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Air Assist |
Attach the included air compressor to our Air Assist to remove heat and combustible gases from the cutting surface by directing a constant stream of compressed air across the marking surface. |
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Laser Dashboard |
The Laser Dashboard™ controls your Epilog Laser's settings from a wide range of software packages - from design programs to spreadsheet applications to CAD drawing packages. |
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Red Dot Pointer |
Since the laser beam is invisible, the Red Dot Pointer on Epilog's FiberMark Laser allows you to have a visual reference for locating where the laser will fire. |
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Relocatable Home |
When engraving items that are not easily placed at the top corner of the laser, you can set a new home position by hand with the convenient Movable Home Position features on the FiberMark Laser. |
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Operating Modes |
Raster, vector or combined modes. |
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Motion Control System |
High-speed, continuous-loop, DC servomotors using linear and rotary encoding technology for precise positioning. |
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X-Axis Bearings |
Ground and polished stainless steel long-lasting bearing system. |
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Belts |
Advanced B-style Kevlar belts. |
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Resolution |
User controlled from 75 to 1200 dpi |
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Speed and Power Control |
Computer or manually control speed and power in 1% increments to 100%. Raster and vector colour mapping links speed, power and focus to any RGB colour. |
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Print Interface |
10 Base-T Ethernet or USB connections. Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8. |
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Size (W x D x H) |
34.5" x 24.5" x 16" |
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Weight |
120 lbs (55 kg)without stand |
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Electrical Requirements |
Auto-switching power supply accommodates 110 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz, single phase, 15 amp AC. |
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Maximum Table Weight |
200 lbs (90 kg) for static and 80 lbs (36 kg) for lifting. |
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Ventilation System |
External exhaust or internal filtration system is required via single 4" (101.6 mm) output port. |
Lasers are now an essential tool in industry for cutting, marking and engraving a vast range of materials. In virtually all these operations some form of fume is given off as the laser thermally decomposes the substrate to a greater or lesser degree. This fume is a mixture of particulate and gaseous matter.
Fume from materials such as metals and glass is mainly particulate, the majority of which is less than 1µ (micron) in diameter. Organic materials, particularly plastics, produce much more complex fumes which require a greater level of extraction. Most of the particles are spherical and roughly 90% by weight are less than 1µ in diameter. These particles fall within the respirable range and need to be removed from the working environment to prevent bronchal or lung damage. These gaseous organic compounds produced are known as Volatile Organic Compounds, VOC's.
CSI have teamed up with BOFA International to offer a range of self contained fume extraction systems to suit your chosen laser and create a safe working environment.
BOFA’s Advantage 350 fume extraction and filtration system has been designed to provide a cost effective solution for light duty applications. This compact and extremely quiet system is ideal for use in schools, sign making workshops, small scale industrial environments and light laser coding applications.
Depending location and site requirements it may be possible to use direct-to-air fume extraction for your laser with a simple 'in line' fan or utilise an existing in house system. Please consult with our engineering team to discuss options.
We offer a range of optional accessories to enhance your laser and help you get the most out of your system.
The air compressor is designed to work with the included air assist feature of your laser system. It directs a constant stream of air onto your cutting surface to remove heat and combustible gases from the work area. This high-quality air compressor unit feeds 30 psi of air through the air assist structure, giving you the best cutting results available. The rubber vibration-dampening feet reduce the noise level of the compressor, and connection is a breeze with our quick-connect inlet and outlet ports on the compressor and the laser system.
Create Graphics and text to output to your laser using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7. This powerful software package opens up a world of creative possibilities bound only by your imagination. It is simple to use with workspaces that reflect your natural workflow, so that everything is right where you need it, when you need it. Whether you're creating a simple label or more complex images, this complete suite of graphic design software helps you design your way.
With the newly redesigned, completely customisable interface, you choose your workspace based on your skill level, so everything is tailored exactly to your needs. You can also set your workspace to look like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, making it an easy switch for former Creative Suite users.
We've included tons of learning materials to help you get familiar with CorelDRAW and all its exciting new features. Keep your designs fresh with new community-generated content available through the integrated Content Exchange, where you can share vector, bitmap and fountain fills. Get inspired; showcase your handiwork and upload the ones you like best.
PhotoLaser Plus software is specifically designed to automatically process and enhance photographs for laser engraving on all types of materials. Epilog has partnered with CADLink to bring you the industry’s best photo processing software: PhotoLaser Plus. The easy-to-use software interface and powerful photo processing tools allow you to create the highest-quality photo engravings in the industry.
The Rack Star™ multipurpose table system is designed specifically for laser equipment and gives the user the ability to hold irregular and awkward shaped items for engraving. This innovative product offers the flexibility to secure just about any part vertically or horizontally for laser marking... from small jobs to mass production. Rack Star is easy to install and is available in multiple sizes to conveniently sit on the bed of any CO2 or fiber laser system. It features a durable aluminium frame with a grid of cone shaped alignment pins ensuring easy fastening and efficient set-up. A collection of repositionable acrylic “risers” and “v-blocks” sit securely on the pins and position objects of varying sizes in place, level with the laser beam, while the laser is operating.
Optional Lenses
Epilog's Fiber Laser systems come with a standard 3" (FiberMark 24) or 5" (Fusion M2) focus lens. This will suffice for most metal/plastic marking application. However, users will find some applications require our more specialized lenses.
1.5" Lens:
5.5" Lens:
Only available for the Fusion Laser, the 3-Jaw Chuck mechanically clamps a cylinder or oddly-shaped, non-cylindrical item place as the laser engraves. The Fusion Laser rotary attachment has been built to accommodate a large variety of shapes and sizes. Setup is as easy as placing your product on the Rotary Attachment, raising or lowering the scissor lift to level the engraving area, and printing to the laser!
Epilog's Rim-style rotary attachment will ensure all of your parts receive a professional mark that meets the highest standards. Great for marking cylindrical items, place your item on the two rim-style wheels and start engraving. Designed for usability, you can switch from item to the next in seconds the attachment easily adjusts for different lengths and will even rotate cylinders that have different diameters on each end
Materials that can be marked or engraved using Fiber Laser
The source is a fibre laser: a fibre optic cable that has been doped with ytterbium, a rare earth element.
The fibre laser produces the same wavelength of light and the same marks. YAG lasers typically require cooling and more maintenance.
1062 nm
Yes, especially to the operator's eyes. Additionally the wavelength will pass through common Lexan or glass materials, which is why the viewing window has been impregnated with an organic compound that absorbs the fibre energy. Do not run the laser with the safety locks defeated.
The FiberMark pulls 4-5 amps on a 220 volt circuit.
0.00034" (.0086 mm)
All metals can be engraved into with some depth; however, some metals are more amenable to depth engraving. Softer aluminium material will engrave with depth with only a few passes. The best way to test your material is with our Applications Lab.
The FiberMark can only cut through very thin gauge metals. We've had success at cutting up to 0.012" (.30 mm) thick metals.
Yes, by using the polished mark settings for bare metal, the black oxide colour will be removed to expose the lighter native metal colour.
FiberMark 24: 200 lbs (90 kg) for static and 80 lbs (36 kg) for lifiting.
FiberMark Fusion: 200 lbs (90 kg) for static and 100 lbs (46 kg) for lifting.
Let's find out! Fill out our request form to receive a brochure, DVD demo and samples. Or contact our Applications Lab to get started testing your materials.
Think of a laser as you would a standard printer which you have at home or in the office and that instead of ink you have light energy. You create your image as you would for a normal document in black and white and then send it to print on the laser through the Epilog driver or 'Dashboard'. If you already work with graphic design software, you can be up and running in minutes! There is no proprietary software to learn so you can use the programs that you are already familiar with to make the transition into laser engraving as smooth as possible.
It will take a bit of trial and error to learn what speed, power, frequency and focus settings to use with different materials, but we include a comprehensive guide with your system that has recommended speed settings for various materials with which you will be working
Epilog laser systems do not require proprietary software. They are open architecture which means you can use most mainstream graphic software to create your images and then send them directly to print on the laser via the Epilog driver (dashboard).
You can engrave text, logos, barcodes, scanned photos, , bitmaps, and AutoCAD files. Essentially, if you can print it, you can engrave it. Keep in mind the higher the quality of the graphic you're working with, the better your engraving results
Yes, the laser is completely safe to operate. It is a Class 2 laser - 1mW CW Maximum 600-700 nm, which means that the laser is secured with interlock devices so it will not run with the doors of the system open. No special safety gear is required to run the laser.
Investing in a new computer is a great way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your new laser equipment. A good computer won’t make a huge difference in how your laser runs, but when compared to a slow computer it will save untold amounts of time and frustration setting up the artwork that you “print” to the laser. Many users do not purchase new computers for use with their new laser because their current computers are perfectly adequate. There’s no magical cut-off that makes a computer too slow. If you’re comfortable with the performance and speed of your current computer, there’s probably no reason to purchase another one. The following recommendations are just options to consider if a new computer is necessary.
A new computer doesn’t have to be expensive to work well! Even many of today’s lower-cost computers work well for laser applications. As long as you don’t buy the cheapest computer you can find you should be fine. One thing to avoid is the Intel Celeron processor – while they are good processors, and will work with the laser, they don’t process graphics with the speed most laser user's desire.
When laser marking or cutting materials they will give off some form of fume as the laser thermally decomposes the substrate to a greater or lesser degree. This fume is a mixture of particulate and gaseous matter.
Fume from materials such as metals and glass is mainly particulate, the majority of which is less than 1µ (micron) in diameter. Organic materials, particularly plastics, produce much more complex fumes which require a greater level of extraction. Most of the particles are spherical and roughly 90% by weight are less than 1µ in diameter. These particles fall within the respirable range and need to be removed from the working environment to prevent bronchial or lung damage. These gaseous organic compounds produced are known as Volatile Organic Compounds, VOC's.
Your Epilog laser must have some form of fume extraction fitted. This can be a simple in line fan ducted from the laser direct to open air or a self contained fume extraction system to suit your chosen laser and create a safe working environment.
The air compressor is designed to work with the included air assist feature of your laser system. It directs a constant stream of air onto your cutting surface to remove heat and combustible gases from the work area. This jet of air is pushed through the air assist structure, giving better results when cutting.
The cost of our various laser systems is determined by the power of the laser source (ranging from 20 to 50 watts) and the size of the engraving table. They can be bought outright or leased through one of our finance partners. For more information on how to own your own laser please contact our sales team.
