Apparatus for etching multiple surfaces of luminaire reflector

摘要

An apparatus for etching multiple surfaces of a hydroformed powder coated luminaire reflector is described. The system includes a laser, one or more high speed scan heads, a laser marking station and a conveyance device. The system positions a reflector into optical alignment with the scan heads to allow permanent etching of the surface thereof.

主权项

1. A luminaire reflector marking station, comprising:
a laser marking station having a conveyor infeed area and a conveyor outfeed area and a conveyor extending between said infeed and said outfeed; a first laser scan head optically connected to a laser, said first laser scan head directing a laser beam into said laser marking station; a bell shaped luminaire reflector passing through said laser marking station on said conveyor, said reflector held in an alignment position with said scan head by a pallet transport movable between said infeed and said outfeed; wherein said laser etches indicia on either an interior curved side of said luminaire or an exterior curved side of said luminaire; wherein said laser marking station has a second scan head, said laser optionally optically coupled to both said first scan head and said second scan head by a laser beam switch.