Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2009 -- Inkcups Now Corporation has introduced the Cobalt 300, an advanced plate-making, cutting and engraving laser system, equipped with the highest-speed servo-driven motor and the most user-friendly software on the market. The Cobalt 300 is a CO2 laser engraver geared for making high resolution Pad Printing Cliches directly from the computer, without the use of film positives, chemicals or concern about depth control.

The Cobalt 300 can be used as a platemaker for Pad Printing Tagless Neck Labels on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, uniforms, underwear and other apparel. By engraving pad printing plates directly from digital files, this CO2 laser machine enables printing of neck labels with high quality logos and letters as small as 4 pt type. Compared to traditional photosensitive plate etching, laser etching produces first generation images with absolute repeatability; laser etching is up to 15 times faster and does not require film positives or chemicals. The Cobalt 300 engraving laser can be fed graphic files remotely, which answers manufacturers’ demand for setting up graphics department and production facilities in different states or countries. This laser engraver and platemaker comes with the industry's best warranty and has technical support centers in the US, Canada and Honduras.

The servo drive amplifier enables smoother motions at higher speeds than stepping dive motors, which makes the Cobalt 300 the fastest engraving laser system in its class. The maximum etching speed is 110 inches per second. This CO2 laser machine also has the unsurpassed software package for quick positioning, modifying and printing multiple graphics to the laser. The XY motion of the laser print head enables etching of very large images, (up to 12" x 24") making the Cobalt 300 a highly flexible machine for engraving Acculaze and Imperial pad printing cliches, engraving promotional products, laser marking products and cutting fixtures.

More about Cobalt 300 CO2 laser engraver and plate-maker: http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/laser-engravers-and-plate-makers/engraving-laser-cobalt-300/Default.aspx

More about Tagless Neck Label Printing: http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/tagless-printing/Default.aspx


CO2 Laser Engraver Specifications:
12 watt CO2 laser, air cooled
1.5" focus lens
Maintenance-free brushless DC Servo drives with optical encoders
24" x 12" x 6.7" (610mm x 305mm x 170mm) X-Y-Z travel
110"/sec maximum processing speed
Laser diode pointer
Auto focus feature
Advanced Cobalt 300 software
2 year warranty

Software Features:
Marker - for quick and precise positioning of artwork
Change speed & power settings on the fly
Job queue - complete list of jobs including etching parameters
Guidelines - drag and drop for easy registration
Multiple positioning of jobs - different jobs can be positioned and etched at the same time
Repeat function - with one push of a button
Graphic Preview Button - see the actual image that will be etched
Naming feature - ability to save files with unique names

Accessories:
Air assist with built-in pump
Rotary engraving attachment

Power Requirements & Dimensions:
Current: 5Amps
Voltage:110V
Machine dimensions: 275"W x 38.5"L x 16"H


About Inkcups Now
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

Inkcups Now Corporation
www.inkcups.com
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980