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ArcWriter System Brochure

ArcWriter System Brochure

ArcWriter System Brochure

Product catalog summary
Superior Marking
  • High-speed marking on various metals up to 300 inches per minute.
  • Creates punches or dimples for drill starts.
  • Variable power output for controlling mark width and depth.
Optimized Design
  • Electrode design maximizes consumable life, reducing costs.
  • Switch between light or heavy marking without changing parts.
  • Easy consumable change with torch design.
  • Contact start torch eliminates radio frequency noise.
  • Pneumatic cap sensor ensures operator safety.
Flexible Operation
  • Dual-gas torch design separates plasma and shield gases for flexibility.
  • CNC machine interface for automated control.
  • Customizable lead lengths up to 100 feet.
  • Compatible with any X-Y motion control system.
  • Can be used standalone or with plasma cutting tools.
  • Divided arc voltage signals for active torch height control.
Maximum Reliability
  • Heavy-duty power supply with 100% duty cycle.
  • Backed by a two-year warranty on power supply and one year on torch.
Outperforms Powder and Ink Marking Devices
  • Marks on wet or oily plates without clogging issues.
  • Operates in humid environments.
System Components
  • Includes dual-gas mechanized marking torch, power supply, leads, and optional control modules.
Performance Data
  • Light Marking: Visible with minimal depth, width 0.020-0.040 inches, depth less than 0.001 inch.
  • Heavy Marking and Scoring: Visible with controlled dimensions, width 0.020-0.040 inches, depth 0.003-0.010 inches.
  • Punch Mark or Dimple: Round with controlled dimensions, diameter 0.040-0.060 inches, depth 0.020-0.040 inches.
Specifications
  • Power Supply: Rated OCV 235 VDC, output current 4-19 amps, 100% duty cycle at 40°C.
  • Gas Requirements: Plasma gas (Air or H5), shield gas (Air), clean and dry.
  • Plasma Torch: Dual gas, mechanized, contact start, pneumatic cap sensor.
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Catalog excerpts

ArcWriter System Brochure-1

Ε High speed marking or scoring on mild steel,stainless steel, aluminum and other metals up to 300 inches per minute (7.5 m/min).Creates punches or dimples for drill starts. ?Variable power output lets you control width anddepth of mark, score or dimple. > ?Optimized electrode design maximizes consumable life to reduce operating cost.?Switch between light or heavy marking or scoringwithout changing consumable parts.?Torch design allows fast, easy change of consumables.?Contact start torch feature eliminates radio frequency noise problems.?Pneumatic cap sensor provides operator safety. > ?Dual-gas torch design allows for the separation ofplasma and shield gases which maximizes process flexibility.?CNC machine interface for automated system controlof all functions, including active currentcontrol.?Allows customized lead lengths up to 100' (30 m). ?Easily applied to any X-Y motion control system. ?Use as a stand-alone system or mount alongsideplasma cutting tools on the same torch station.?Divided arc voltage signals available for active-torch height control. > ?Heavy duty, chopper power supply provides100% duty cycle.?Backed by Hypertherm warranty: Two years onpower supply. One year on torch. > ?Ability to mark on wet or oily plate.?No powder clogging problems, works in humid environments. Hypertherm is ISO 9001 registered. >

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