Gravotech - LW2 marking station
LW3 - Gravotech
Laser sources

Fiber, DPSS

Marking area

From 65 x 65 mm to 875 x 300 mm From 2.56 x 2.56'' to 34.45 x 11.81''

Compatible Materials

Metals and plastics

The only Gravotech class 1 laser enclosure for large direct part marking. The LW3 brings security and marking versatility to the workplace.
  • LARGE MARKING POSSIBILITIES
    With its 3-sided door, the LW3 benefits from the best inside height dimensions and can securely envelop and mark parts up to 628 mm high. Thanks to its compatibility with our Fiber, Hybrid, Green industrial laser series, the LW3 can mark with high precision nearly every metal or plastic surfaces on its special positioning table.
     
  • VERSATILE
    From unique identification marking, to multi-level engraving, and matrix marking on a batch of small to medium parts, this industrial laser station can mark your large part at several positions, and levels. Add a 3D module to your LW3 laser to mark sloped parts.
     
  • INDUSTRY ORIENTED
    This laser marking machine is the only large laser engraver of the market with an attached touchscreen allowing the operator to easily manage the direct part marking process. In addition to the easy installation, manutention, and silent/ergonomic door opening, this class 1 laser stands out with its exceptional build quality.

Technical specifications

New ZX bridge
The LW3 is also available with a ZX bridge configuration, that enables the laser head to move along those 2 axes.
It can now mark very large parts from one end to the other, extending the effective marking area from 300 x 300 mm to 875 x 300 mm (34.45 x 11.81 in).

Integrated touchscreen
Control the marking process with the 7 inch color touchscreen.
Select jobs that are loaded in the machine and securely mark your parts.

Automatic and secure door
The 3 sided-door has been designed for ease of access and easy loading of the part.
When the marking job starts, the door automatically closes, and then reopens when it finishes. You can check the state of the permanent marking through the 380 x 210 mm protective window.
In addition, its opening adds no extra height to this class 1 laser machine.

External dimensions
Stand alone 1213 x 1023 x 1120 mm (LxWxH)
(47.76 x 40.28 x 44.09 in)
With trolley  1213 x 1023 x 2120 mm (LxWxH)
(47.76 x 40.28 x 83.47 in)

Handling
The LW3 around 200 kg, and with the optional trolley and wheels, this large laser engraver is easy to move around and handle.

General

Laser sources:
Fiber, Hybrid or Green
Use rate
Adapted for high production rates

Marking capacity

Max marking area
300 x 300 mm (11.81 x 11.81 in)
Max object size
810 x 720 x 628 mm (31.89 x 28.35 x 24.72 in)

LW3 FIBER LW3 HYBRID LW3 GREEN
Laser Source

Fiber 1064 nm

DPSS 1064 nm

DPSS 532 nm

Power

20W / 30W / 50W

10W / 20W

5W / 10W

Power Peak

10 kW

60 kW

70 kW

Frequency

30-60 Khz or 2 -200 Khz

10-100 Khz

10-100 Khz

Marking area - Available lenses

F100: 65 x 65 mm (2.56'' x 2.56'')
F160: 110 x 110 mm (4.33'' x 4.33'')
F254: 175 x 175 mm (6.89'' x 6.89'')
F330: 205 x 205 mm (8.07'' x 8.07'')
F420: 300 x 300 mm (11.81'' x 11.81'')

F160: 110 x 110 mm (4.33'' x 4.33'')
F254: 175 x 175 mm (6.89'' x 6.89'')
 

F160: 110 x 110 mm (4.33'' x 4.33'')
F254: 175 x 175 mm (6.89'' x 6.89'')

Z axis type

Motorized & Programmable

Motorized & Programmable

Motorized & Programmable

Marking speed

Up to 4000 mm/s (157,48 in/s)

Up to 4000 mm/s (157,48 in/s)

Up to 4000 mm/s (157,48 in/s)

Max. object weight

50 kg (110.23 lbs)

50 kg (110.23 lbs)

50 kg (110.23 lbs)

Laser safety classification

Class 1 Door Closed / Class 2M door open (Aiming Diode)

Class 1 Door Closed / Class 2M door open (Aiming Diode)

Class 1 Door Closed / Class 2M door open (Aiming Diode)

Machine dimensions (L x W x H)

Standalone: 1213 x 1023 x 1120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 44.094'')
With trolley: 1213 x 1023 x 2120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 83.465'')

Standalone: 1213 x 1023 x 1120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 44.094'')
With trolley: 1213 x 1023 x 2120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 83.465'')

Standalone: 1213 x 1023 x 1120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 44.094'')
With trolley: 1213 x 1023 x 2120 mm
(47.756'' x 40.276'' x 83.465'')

Power consumption rate

800W

800W

800W

Rated voltage

100 - 240 VA

100 - 240 VA

100 - 240 VA

Max. object size (L x W x H)

810 x 720 x 628 mm
(31.89'' x 28.35'' x 24.72'')
(depending on the focal length)

810 x 720 x 628 mm
(31.89'' x 28.35'' x 24.72'')
(depending on the focal length)

810 x 720 x 628 mm
(31.89'' x 28.35'' x 24.72'')
(depending on the focal length)

Software

Lasertrace / Gravostyle™

Lasertrace / Gravostyle™

Lasertrace / Gravostyle™

Operating Temperature

10-40°C
(50-104°F)

15-35°C
(59-95°F)

15-35°C
(59-95°F)

Humidity level

10-85%

10-85%

10-85%

X Axis type

Available in ZX configuration
Motorized & Programmable

Available in ZX configuration
Motorized & Programmable

Available in ZX configuration
Motorized & Programmable

Z axis stroke

Standard: 295 mm (11,614'')
ZX configuration: 575 mm (22.638'')

Standard: 295 mm (11,614'')
ZX configuration: 575 mm (22.638'')

Standard: 295 mm (11,614'')
ZX configuration: 575 mm (22.638'')

X axis stroke

575 mm (22,64‘’)
(in ZX configuration)

575 mm (22,64‘’)
(in ZX configuration)

575 mm (22,64‘’)
(in ZX configuration)

Door type

3-sided & automatic

3-sided & automatic

3-sided & automatic

Communication interfaces (standard)

Ethernet TCP/IP; Terminal block 8I / 8O; Laser Safety Dedicated I/O; RS232; USB

Ethernet TCP/IP; Terminal block 8I / 8O; Laser Safety Dedicated I/O; RS232; USB

Ethernet TCP/IP; Terminal block 8I / 8O; Laser Safety Dedicated I/O; RS232; USB

Machine weight (without laser)

200 kg (440,92 lbs)

200 kg (440,92 lbs)

200 kg (440,92 lbs)

Mark and identify large parts with our LW3 Laser workstation

The way the LW3 is built offers many possibilities for large direct part marking.

Obviously the size of this workstation inherently allows for big parts to fit in and receive their unique identifying number.
Indeed the enclosure has one of the best indoor heights, and can hence host parts up to 628 mm high.

In addition, this industrial laser station is equipped with a large metal table with rails and grooves for part and holder positionning.

If you need to mark parts bigger than the LW3, a Class 4 override accessory can permit marking while the door is open.

LW2 safety door

Thanks to its Class 1 laser certification (international standard for the highest laser security level), the LW3 ensures that the operator and workplace stays safe.

The door automatically closes before the marking is launched, securing the laser beam within the laser marking machine’s enclosure. The operator can then observe the laser marking through the dedicated secure window, without needing protective glasses. In addition, sensors check if the door is closed.

Finally, the LW3 and touchscreen are ready to pilot an exhaust system, for smoke and particle extraction. Because, during the laser marking, fumes and particles can be generated and need to be extracted to proper filtration systems.

Simplified interface for operators

The LW3 is one of the few industrial laser stations to not continuously require a PC or laptop to work.

Would it be a barcode, 2D code, text, date or logo, the marking job is created thanks to one of our industrial software: Lasertrace or Gravostyle™. It is then sent and hosted within the LW3.

This means that the marking files are accessed and launched through the attached touchscreen, adding autonomy to our workstation.

Gravoply™ 1 - Engraving material - Gravograph

Production mode

This laser marking machine can mark large, but also series of small to medium parts. This marking method is also referred as batch marking.
With its available marking area and the optional ZX bridge’s stroke, the laser marking head placed within the LW3 can mark lots of parts.

As a supervisor, you can program every step of the batch marking process through our industrial software:

  • marking information
  • part height
  • input/output (i/o) signal activation
  • time stamping
  • text prompt on touchscreen
  • acquisition with barcode reader
  • etc.

This preparation drastically reduces operator errors. The press of a button launches the batch marking.

LW3 laser workstation on its support trolley for easy movement

Manageable industrial laser

For a galvanometric laser station of its size, the LW3 only weighs 200 kg.

When positioned on our dedicated trolley, it then can easily be moved around for commissioning, or if its permanent marking capabilities are needed elsewhere.

The workstation trolley, optional wheels and relative light weight make the LW3 an easy to move large laser engraver. You can reassign and adapt it to various industrial creation processes.

This laser marking machine can handle +40 materials

FIBER GALVO HYBRID GREEN
ORGANICS
Ceramic​​
Electrical and medical ceramic
Leather
Paper​​, cardboard, cork
Rubber​​
Silicon
Wood​​, varnished wood
PLASTICS
ABS​​
Laminates​​
PA
PE, BET
PMMA, Acrylic
POM - PBT
PP
PC
Foam​​
METAL
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum​​
Brass​​
Carbide
Coated metal
Copper
Gold, silver, nickel, platinum
Stainless steel​​
Steel
Titanium
= Marking / Etching
= Cutting
= Engraving / Deep marking

Associated products

We offer a wide range of services such as commissioning, technical support, training and maintenance.

We also provide preventive maintenance for laser marking machines that includes : cleaning (optical lens & part), adjustments (preset parameters & marking files) and safety checks.