case study

VIN scribe marking and laser marking of the associated plastic labels

All motor vehicles have a VIN number (Vehicle Identification Number), which must be deeply engraved on their chassis.

SIC Marking is a global VIN scribe marking specialist and offers suitable solutions, using different technologies, to meet this need by adapting to each manufacturer’s specific requirements.
Therefore, the client asked us to supply them with a machine that could engrave the VIN number on the chassis, as well as a machine enabling the VISIVIN adhesive label to be marked.

The challenge

The scribe marking system for VIN codes on vehicle bodywork and the laser station designed for adhesive labels must communicate with the M.E.S system (Manufacturing Execution System), which controls the client’s production.

The VIN code scribe marking system must be able to deeply engrave the number on the bodywork and, to this end, it must have a powerful marking head and firmly clamp the latter onto the vehicle.

The laser marking station for adhesive labels must be able to mark the plastic film and then cut it.

solution

SIC MARKING provided a turnkey solution for the VIN code scribe marking system and the laser marking station for adhesive labels using state-of-the-art technology.

SIC MARKING performed a complete study of the station (mechanical, electrical, automatic, IT study), produced the machine in its workshops and then installed and commissioned it in the client’s plant.

The VIN marking solution comprises a marking system, a barcode reader, a securing device, a supporting manipulator arm, a controller communicating with the client’s PLC and specific SIC VIN software.

With regards to the laser marking station for labels, all of the equipment associated with marking is integrated into the workstation.
This includes the electrical cabinet, the workstation with a PC, a barcode reader, the fibre laser marking system, the cutting mechanism, etc.