Professional Engraving Systems

Xenetech Launches First-of-its-Kind Engraver

Baton Rouge, LA 3/15/09. – Xenetech’s R&D Vice President John Lundberg and Xenetech staff have developed and are now marketing the world’s first dual-purpose moving gantry CO2 laser engraver/cutter and diamond drag engraver. . Xenetech’s new “Duo” will enable engraving on a wide variety of materials including reflective metals – aluminum, brass, silver, gold, and stainless steel, plastics, wood, acrylics, leather, glass, coated metals, and more.

The Duo fits on a desktop and sports a futuristic looking table top case. It features a full color touch screen control pendant, a 12” by 18” engraving area, a sturdy four-point leadscrew/rail table mount design, 4 ¾” of z axis clearance, a dual laser and diamond drag capable motion system, a rigid extruded x-axis with polymer bearings, and 75 inches per second raster engraving capability. Each system will ship with a copy of XGW-32 professional engraving application software which enables both laser and rotary engraving. In addition, a laser print driver will be available for use with third party design software such as CorelDraw®.

Xenetech combined its 22 years of experience with rotary and laser engraving motion systems to formulate the new Duo design. In addition, many of the key component parts are borrowed directly from proven designs used in prior Xenetech laser and rotary systems such as the electronics and bearings.

There are several reasons why your shop should consider a Duo:

1. Flexibility - The Duo gives your business the ability to move quickly from laser engraving to diamond drag engraving based on the demand from your customers. If your sales call for 90% laser engraving and 10% diamond drag or vise versa, the Duo can do it. There is no need to cross your fingers and hope that your 15 year old diamond drag machine will fire up for an important order or that competitor you subcontracted your diamond drag engraving to will come through. The Duo gives you the power to confidently say yes to your customers.
   
   
2. Capacity – With the Duo’s standard 12” by 18” engraving area and 75 inch per second raster speed (extremely fast and productive for a desktop), the Duo gives your business the extra capacity it needs and will quickly become the workhorse of your shop.
   
   
3. Product Advantage – The combination of laser engraving and diamond drag on the same plaque or material adds significant value over what your competitors can offer. Engrave the logo with a diamond and laser the text. Outline the lasered text with diamond. Your creativity makes the machine limitless. The bottom line is the finished product will be better, more in demand, and of higher value than what the shop without a Duo can supply.
   
   
4. Cost Effective – The Duo will give you a very quick payback and high return on investment by using either method of engraving. The combination of engraving methods enhances this even further. You can buy two machines, two computers, train on both, and maintain them, or buy one at a huge initial and ongoing savings over the two.
   
   
5. Security – As with all Xenetech products you have the comfort of purchasing a system manufactured in the United States through a company with a network of talented distributors, and a proven track record of 22 years of customer service responsiveness. The Duo comes with a two year Xenetech warranty.