Operating manual - English
MARKER 2000
Copyright Silca 2002
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4.4
Marking punch regulation ring
The regulation ring (C) makes it possible to increase or decrease the distance between the punch and the
surface to be marked. This distance, together with the type of material from which the key is made and
the size of the chosen characters, affects the quality of the microdots used in marking.
The regulation plate (fig. 18) has 3 positions suitable for keys with a thickness of 1,5 mm, 2,5 mm and 3,5
mm.
When the ring (C) is placed in the position shown by the dotted line (2,5 mm) the machine is set on a
standard distance ideal for marking key thickness of between 2 and 3 mm (fig. 18).
For special thickness and to alter the depression depth to the operator’s requirements, use the regulating
ring (C), bearing in mind that:
- turning the ring to the right lowers the point.
- turning the ring to the left raises the point.
WARNING: do not move the ring (C) beyond the black lines (relating to thickness 1,5mm and 3,5mm).
Fig. 18
4.5
Marking
The marking method is that of punching onto a surface a series of dots which form letters, numbers and
symbols.
Various fonts are available, such as:
6x8
8x8
8x14
8x16
12x14
(inclined)
For detailed information regarding the selection and use of the different fonts, see the software manual
”MARKER 2000 PROGRAM”.
Fig. 19
standard setting
key head
C
C
2/3 mm
1,5
2,5
3,5
1,5
2,5
3,5
2,5
3,5
1,5
6x8
normal
Bold
font
6x8
