Assembly - November 2008 - (Page 52) Auto ID the information printed on the label, and to change label materials and specifications as needed. On the downside, assemblers will need to invest in hardware, software and training. Printing and verifying the information on the label also adds time to the assembly process. Buying preprinted labels requires no capital investment, and the quality of the labels is guaranteed. On the other hand, preprinted labels may have a limited shelf life, and if labeling requirements change, assemblers may be stuck with unusable inventory. “If you print on-demand, you can print one label or 1,000,” Nelson points out. “If you buy them, there’s typically a minimum quantity.” For printing the label, engineers have two options: thermal transfer printing or direct thermal printing. In thermal transfer printing, a linear printhead heats a resin or wax ribbon to transfer markings to the label material. In direct thermal printing, the printhead heats Printing in-house allows assemblers to produce labels in small quantities, to vary the information printed on the label, and to change label materials and specifications as needed. Photo courtesy Brady Worldwide SIKO adjustable position indicator AP04: Automated hand work STRETCH WRAPPER WE’VE GOT YOUR PACKAGING NEEDS ALL WRAPPED UP! Manual New from SIKO: Absolute values with the AP04 - fast, accurate and reliable! Precise magnetic measurement and BUS-connectivity allow quick adjustments to position values, reducing changeover time to just a few seconds. Products engineered in Germany. SIKO - Precision in Motion SIKO Products, Dexter, MI 1-800-447-7456 www.sikoproducts.com/ap04 Semi Automatic Programmable Controller We can tailor a stretch wrapper to fit your needs and budget. 1-800-843-3625 w w w. a d v a n c e l i f t s . c o m PUT ADVANCE LIFTS ENGINEERING EXPERTISE TO WORK FOR YOU! 52 ASSEMBLY / November 2008 www.assemblymag.com http://www.advancelifts.com http://www.sikoproducts.com/ap04 http://www.advancelifts.com http://www.sikoproducts.com/ap04 http://www.assemblymag.com
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