Assembly - November 2008 - (Page 19) date and time stamps. Graphics can be imported from a variety of file formats, and users can preview both graphics and labels in advance of actual printing. The system’s software makes it possible to include data from multiple data sources in either a single label or multiple labels. As for the labeling materials, Brady’s products met all of RELM’s requirements for adhesion and durability. “Brady was able to provide a complete package that met all of RELM’s requirements. When you need support, Brady is very prompt and very responsive,” Villanueva says. For more on label printing call 888250-3082 or visit www.bradyid.com. Portable radio manufacturer RELM Wireless Corp. needed a system to create individualized labels that are more durable than the products to which they are being applied. The Perfect Press . . . We’ll Help You Make The Right Choice. small task given the radios’ resiliency in the face of hard use. To solve this problem, the company recently installed an IP printing system from Brady Corp. (Milwaukee). The printer comes equipped with proprietary BradySoft software to coordinate things like label materials, ribbons and the printing data being used for different print jobs. According to RELM mechanical engineer Joel Villanueva, his company was already familiar with the Brady product line, having installed a Brady thermal transfer printer in 1999. RELM had also been purchasing completed labels from Brady for some time. However, by installing the new IP printer, RELM is able to create its own serialized labels, quickly and efficiently in-house. According to Villanueva, setup time is minimal, the material loading process is foolproof and the system’s BradySoft program is highly intuitive. The result has been an efficient, lean labeling process that saves the company time and money. “We especially like the ease of switching from one label material to another. With Brady’s IP printing system, there is no need to adjust temperature, ribbon size or stock. It saves time and makes the whole process more cost-effective,” he says. In addition to printing serialized numeric codes, the IP printer can also be used to create bar codes, and flexible For flexibility and economical assembly, our Manual Presses satisfy your needs for precision and high output. Precision Air Presses deliver high productivity, power and repeatability. More economical than a ServoPress, our 300 Series Air Presses use integrated sensors to provide 100% process monitoring and control. Revolutionary ManualPress Systems combine the benefits of a manual press with 100% QC and electronic stroke control. For critical applications, our fully integrated ServoPress Systems offer absolute control and real time feedback. Let our engineers work with you to find the right press for your assembly operation. Contact us today. Call 1-800-959-1218 Visit: www.schmidtpresses.com Pressing on with Precision! www.assemblymag.com November 2008 / ASSE M B LY 19 http://www.bradyid.com http://www.schmidtpresses.com http://www.schmidtpresses.com http://www.assemblymag.com
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