Automated Optical Registration - Preco Inc. - #2

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KANSAS, USA 913.541.0066 • 800.966.4686 WISCONSIN, USA 715.247.3285 • 800.775.2737 SWEDEN: LMI,AB +46.281.30710 UK: PRECO, INT’L. +44.1.227.473.900 CHINA: PRECO-MIWA 001.715.247.3285 ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED © 2008 Preco, Inc. All data are subject to change without further notice. Published 07.23.08 PRECO WORLDWIDE LOCATIONS www.precoinc.com AUTOMATED OPTICAL REGISTRATION Cut-to-print accuracy is diffi cult to achieve with large, multicavity dies on a mechanical press because it is diffi cult to compensate for print distortion when cutting an entire sheet, due to variable screen stretch and substrate distortion during the ink curing process. A die with fewer cavities can be used with a Preco high speed system. This will produce the same or greater amount of fi nished parts with less die costs, reduce setup and make-ready times and provide greater accuracy and fewer part rejects. Patented Floating Bolster allows tooling to move into exact position prior to activating press stroke in X-Y and X-Y-Ø registration systems. PATENTED FLOATING BOLSTER FULL SHEET VS. PRECO METHOD CCD MACHINE VISION REGISTRATION FIDUCIALS • Standard systems accurate up to ±.025mm (.001”). Tighter tolerances are possible using special software and hardware modifi cations. • Capable of precise registration in all three axes. • Ideal for high-resolution applications: membrane switches, RFID, fl ex circuits and high-quality graphic overlays. • Press systems register off any target. Tolerance range is programmable for increased speed or accuracy. X-Registration Ø-Registration Y-Registration Using fi ber optic or CCD technology, Preco’s X-Y-Ø control systems digitally transmit information to our unique fl oating bolster*, moving tooling into position for a perfect cut, every time. *The fl oating bolster will reduce maximum material web width. FIBER OPTIC REGISTRATION • Available for all press sizes, the Preco controller offers user-friendly, full-feature microprocessor control. • Offers X, X-Y, or X-Y-Ø digital registration for remarkable speed and accuracy up to ±.076 mm (.003”)