OverviewThe MetaQuip Desktop Cliche is a compact desktop laser engraving machine designed for fast, flexible and cost-effective production of pad-printing clichés. The closed desktop unit operates quietly and includes an industrial air extraction system with HEPA filtration to maintain a clean working environment.
Key features- Primary use: Production of pad printing blocks/clichés.
- Engraving & marking: Permanent, fast and clean marking of (precious) metals and many plastics.
- Applications: Creative industry, jewellery, industrial marking (rings, small parts, front panels, nameplates).
- Laser power: 30 W standard (20 W optional).
- Work area: 100 x 100 mm (70 x 70 mm lens optional).
- Cliché holder: Ensures fast and accurate placement of cliché plates.
- Air extraction: Industrial extraction with HEPA filtration included.
- Certifications: CE certified; closed housing provides safe operation (laser class 3R).
Operation & SoftwareThe machine uses a pulsed high-energy Raycus fiber laser (1064 nm) with an XY scanning head. Focus height is adjusted manually according to workpiece height. Controlled from a computer using supplied EzCAD software; LightBurn is available as an option. Supported formats: AI, DXF, BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF and common vector/image formats. Software supports TrueType/SHX/JSF/DMF fonts, barcodes, variable text and basic IO functions.
Design & Workspace- Compact closed housing: Integrated sliding door for safe operation.
- Machine dimensions: 62 x 37 x 72 cm (L x W x H).
- Internal workspace: 29 x 25 x 23 cm; Z-axis manual adjustment 0–400 mm, max workpiece height 200 mm.
Materials & Precision- Suitable materials: Silver, gold, titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, alloys and many plastics.
- Precision: Very small spot size at 1064 nm for high resolution; repeatability ±0.001 mm; minimum spot diameter 0.01 mm.
Safety & Environment- Closed model: Sliding door contains laser radiation.
- Extraction & filtration: Supplied industrial extraction with front and HEPA filters; complies with ISO 15012-4:2016 for particle and fume removal.
Included with delivery- Closed desktop laser machine (100 x 100 mm lens).
- EzCAD2 laser software and product/software manual (available in Dutch, English or German).
- Industrial air extraction unit with HEPA filter.
Options- Alternate lenses (70 x 70 mm), laptop with preinstalled software, rotation module for rings/round objects, LightBurn software option.
Technical specifications- Working area: 100 x 100 mm (optional 70 x 70 mm).
- Laser type: Pulsed high-energy Raycus fiber laser.
- Wavelength: 1064 nm.
- Repetition frequency: 20–100 kHz.
- Laser power: 30 W standard (20 W optional).
- Output control: 0–100%.
- Minimum spot diameter: 0.01 mm.
- Minimum line width: 0.01 mm.
- Marking speed: 0–12,000 mm/s.
- Character engraving speed: > 800 characters/s.
- Repeatability: ±0.001 mm.
- Marking depth: 0.01–1 mm.
- Cooling: Air cooling.
- Supply voltage: 230 Vac ±10%, 50–60 Hz.
- Power consumption: < 500 W.
- Work table: Z-axis manual 0–400 mm, max piece height 200 mm.
- Housing: Closed model (foot pedal connection).
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 62 x 37 x 72 cm.
- Weight: 50 kg.
- Control: Via computer with EzCAD (LightBurn optional).
- Operating temperature: 13–28 °C; ambient capability: −40–70 °C.
- Warranty: 2 years (laser source life expectancy 50k–100k hours depending on use).