FAQs / Vector Co., Ltd. (Veccl) - Development, Design and Sales of Marking Machine

Vector's marking machines can engrave characters and 2D codes on metals and hard resins.

Alphanumeric characters, symbols, 2D codes and logos are available. For details, refer to PRODUCTS page.

Because our marking machine makes dimples on the workpiece by vibrating stylus directly (dot peen marking), the marked characters and 2D codes (consist of dimples) will never wear away.

Regardless of character/2D code sizes and workpiece materials, the load of stylus tip on the workpiece is very low.
Our marking machines are widely used to mark on Aluminum parts which distortions are undesirable such as engine parts.

The air pen can make deep and strong dimples constitute characters and 2D codes. The stylus vibrated by pneumatic pressure strikes workpieces strongly to make dimples. Also, the air pen works regardless of environmental conditions.

The ultrasonic pen can mark smooth lines without noises. The stylus vibrated by energized piezo element strikes workpieces.

The electromagnetic pen can make small dimples by stylus with low impact and mark small characters and 2D codes in the small area. The stylus vibrated by electromagnetic power strikes workpieces.

The multi-stylus pen has four styli and can mark two or more characters at a time. The marking time is dramatically reduced.

In the laser marking, the laser melts, burns, scratches, oxidizes, engraves and colors the surface of workpiece to make lines which compose characters.
In the dot peen marking, the vibrating stylus strikes the surface of workpiece directly to make dimples which compose characters.
Unlike the laser marking, the dot peen marking does not require safety devices and equipment.
Therefore, the initial cost of machine installation can be cut down.

Unlike the printing (ink jet marker etc.) , characters marked by dot peen marking machines will not wear away by lubricants or similar materials.
Marked characters remain on the surface almost permanently.

Dot peen markers require no special safety equipments. Initial costs will be reduced.

If the stylus tip reach to the surface with a sufficient load, characters and 2D codes can be marked.

In the dot peen marking, the stylus (tip material: cemented carbide or PCD) strikes workpieces directly and make deep and strong dimples on hard workpieces. Though the workpiece surface is very hard and rough such as cast iron workpieces, the stylus can mark fine characters and 2D codes without polishing the workpiece surface beforehand.

The approximate time is 1 second per character (depending on the marker model, font size, etc.). If you want to know actual speed, please apply for the test marking service.

You can replace pen parts (stylus, sleeve, etc.) for prolonged use of the marking machine.

Available pens are varied by marking machine models. For details, please consult us.

Available PC softs are varied by marking machine models. For details, please consult with us.

Cemented carbide is used. Also, sintered PCD is used for some stylus.

Original logos and characters are available (optional). Vector makes the character data and stores in the ROM of marking machine beforehand.

Our products are available out of Japan. For voltage ranges, refer to specifications of each marking machine.

Vector's marking machines are designed and manufactured in Japan.

We can provide the most suitable model for customers from our rich product lineup.

According to marking machine models, workpieces and fixing methods of workpieces, the loudness level of noise is varied. Ultrasonic pen models are relatively silent.
If you want to know actual noise level, please apply for the test marking service.

According to marking machine models, workpieces and fixing methods of workpieces, the depth will be varied. VM3770A High-power Pen Marking Machine features deep engraving.
If you want to know actual depth of marked dots, please apply for the test marking service.

Do not place any part of body in the pen's operating range. Safety covers are not necessary.

Use Windows PC and the attached software. Connect the PC and the marking machine with USB cables or RS-232C cables. Instead of PCs, VM7891/1891 Operating Unit is also available.

Machine control by PLC via serial and parallel interfaces is available. For details, please consult with us.

We call the distance between the tip of the stylus at the top and at the bottom as "Pen stroke".

We call a set of parameters for marking (character string, size, marking start position etc.) as "Job".

We call a program (a set of commands and "Jobs") as "Sequence". There are many commands: standard character marking, 2D code marking, pen positioning, etc.

We call the serial number marking fuinction as "Increment".

We call the current date and hour marking as "Calendar marking".

We call the function to engrave a characterstring along a circular arc path as "Circular marking". Also, we call the function to engrave a character string at angles as "Angular marking".

We call a custom-made font or logo for marking machine as "Special character".

Parallel port, serial (RS-232) port, USB port and Ethernet port. (varied according to marking machine models)

"Operating unit" is used to set up and operate marking machines on production site. Data in the marking machine can be backed up in the operating unit. Alarm history of the marking machine can also be checked.

Please consult with us (Main Office/ East Japan Office / West Japan Office).

Please see the sales channel page.

Please consult with us.

Please consult with us (Main Office). Our service staff helps you.

Please consult with the sales agent you bought our products from. If you do not know, please consult with us.

1 year after delivery (ex works) (For details, please consult with us.)

Please consult with us and tell the alarm code (two-digit number). Our service staffs identify what is wrong and tell you measures.
If required, we rent substitutes for damaged machines and visit for on-site repair.

Yes. MS Teams or Zoom is available. For details, please consult with us.