SYSTEM BENEFITS:

Three Professional Series Sizes; Two VersaLaser Sizes; Two XL Series Sizes – Choose the platform size that best fits your needs, from our smallest and most economical systems to our largest and most flexible systems.

Rapid Reconfiguration™ Capability (patented) – Lasers can be swapped between ULS systems in minutes by the user without tools to optimize production needs.

Single or Dual Laser Configurations in X2 and XL (patented) except for XL models equipped with 200 or 400 watts – Ability to easily upgrade power by adding a laser allows system to grow with your business.

Dual Engraving Beams on Same Item (patented – exclusive to X2-SuperSpeed platform) – Provides the fastest engraving throughput of any large field laser engraver and can be run up to 500 percent faster than a single beam laser system

Class 1 or Class 3R Safety Enclosed Systems – Designed for safe operation according to (CDRH) guidelines. No goggles, special licensing, special insurance, special training or exposure to unnecessary risks are associated with Class IV systems.


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LASER BENEFITS:


ULS Manufactured CO2 Lasers – Air cooled, quick change ULS-manufactured lasers incorporate the latest patented technological innovations. Lasers can be easily removed by the user for upgrade or prompt factory servicing from ULS at the lowest recharge cost in the industry.

Lasers Designed Specifically for Engraving & Cutting – Lasers are manufactured by ULS and specifically tuned to provide the best cutting and engraving quality.

Pre-aligned Quick Change Lasers™ (patented); available for XL systems with 10 through 60-watt lasers; VL-200 with 10, 25 or 30 watts; VL-300 with 10, 25, 30, 40 or 50 watts – Ability to move lasers from machine to machine within seconds by the user increases flexibility and productivity.

Cross Platform Laser Compatibility (patented) – Lasers can be interchanged between machines within seconds to give the best production advantage. Any laser up to and including 50 watts fits the M-300. Any laser up to and including 60 watts fits the M-360, V and X platforms. Any laser up to and including 400 watts fits the XL Series. VL-200 accommodates 10, 25 or 30-watt lasers. VL-300 accommodates 10, 25, 30, 40 or 50-watt lasers.

Power Range Availability (10-400 watts) – Get the exact amount of power you need for virtually any application.

Red Dot Laser Pointer – Projects a visible red laser dot that allows users to precisely position materials on the engraving table and preview exactly where the laser will fire. Standard on all lasers and platforms.


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MECHANICAL BENEFITS:


Lightweight Moving Parts – Low inertia motion carriage design allows for incredibly quick raster engraving start/stop times and amazingly agile vector cutting. Also helps increase parts life while reducing maintenance.

Highly Modular Design – Provides users with quick and easy access to parts for upgrades or replacement in the field in just minutes using common hand tools; almost all procedures can be performed without factory servicing or a field technician.

Sealed, Self-Adjusting Bearings in Moving Parts – Easy-to-service motion system uses sealed precision bearings that require no lubrication, typically provide years of trouble-free service life and are easy to replace by the user at a cost of about $100.

Drive Motors – Both micro-stepper and servomotors are used across the ULS product line for accurate, efficient and reliable performance.

Oversized Kevlar Reinforced Drive Belts – Durable stretch-free belts provide long life without the need for maintenance or adjustments.

Enclosed (shielded) Optics with Quick Release Covers – Easily removable enclosed focusing lens and mirror assembly ensures that optics remain cleaner for a longer time and simplifies periodic inspection, cleaning and maintenance.

Motorized Table – Variable speed allows for precise focus adjustments (fast speed for setup, slow speed for fine focus adjustments) and provides for quick machine setup.

High Precision Auto Focus (M, V, X, XL platforms) – High precision optical auto focus offers quick and precise focusing.

Focus Can Be Set For Any Position on Engraving Field – Ability to focus on an object regardless of where it is positioned on the engraving table allows for quick, easy and precise machine setup.

Calibrated Focus Tool – Each focus tool is individually calibrated to match its companion lens to provide the most accurate manual focusing possible on critical jobs.

Inch or Metric Rulers on Work Area – Allows for quick and precise positioning of materials on the engraving table.

Large Viewing Window above Work Area – Gives users excellent visibility of the work area to monitor work progress.

Easy Access Back Cover – The hinged back cover gives users easy access to Universal's Quick Change Laser Cartridge™, CPU and power supply for upgrades or replacement.


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PRINT DRIVER AND COMPUTER INTERFACE BENEFITS:


Windows® XP Print Driver for XL Series, Professional Series and VersaLaser – Windows XP print drivers are written by ULS – in-house software engineers specifically for the needs of laser engraving and cutting.

Powerful Materials-Based Print Driver for VersaLaser – Automatically calculates power, speed and material settings for a wide range of materials to ensure excellent results for experienced and novice users alike.

Flash Upgradeable Firmware; Field Upgradeable Firmware and Software for XL Series – Quick and easy flash firmware software updates expand the potential for machine upgrades after purchase and greatly extend the useful life of the equipment.

On Screen (Computer) Simulation of Engraving/Cutting Jobs (XL Series and VersaLaser) – Ability to preview a job before it is actually run assures proper setup.

Re-locatable Origin – Ability to reset the home position origin to work with your graphic software or your personal preferences allows for custom setups with 0.001" accuracy.

Multiple Language Support – Users can select the language they are comfortable with for ease of operation.

Parallel Printer Cable or optional USB or Ethernet Support; Ethernet Support for XL Series; USB for VersaLaser – Offers quick, reliable computer to machine connection; reliable machine to network connection (XL Series); simple USB connection for VersaLaser. Standard printer interface; high speed networked printer (XL Series); VersaLaser is true plug and play.

Automatic Print File Compression; Huge Hard Drive Based File Storage for XL Series – Maximum of 48 to 1 file compression size provides storage for hundreds of jobs (XL series), speeds print transmission and allows completion of large print files without errors thanks to reduced memory requirements.

PPI (Pulses Per Inch) Proportional Pulse Control (patented) – User-definable spacing between laser pulses can be optimized for cut penetration or smoothness of cut and allows for better engraving or cutting quality (even on materials like wood or acrylic).

Load and Save Settings – Allows users to save and store material/processing settings for future use to speed set up of frequently-run jobs.

3D Mode – Creates dramatic, highly contoured 3D engravings by adjusting laser power to produce a grayscale effect in which dark areas of an image engrave deeply and light areas engrave less deeply.

Rubber Stamp Mode – Factory pre-set at optimum settings for stamp production with a variety of materials allows for production of high quality, high detail rubber stamps.

Combined Raster (engraving) and Vector (cutting) in Same Job – Only one print job needs to be sent to produce combined raster and vector results which speeds job setup and production.

Multiple Powers and Speeds within the Same Job – Ability to incorporate different cutting and engraving power and speed settings within the same job increases throughput and versatility.

Tuning and High Speed Image Enhancements – Allows fine tuning of images, including laser and material interaction through the driver, to produce better quality engraving on critical jobs.

Cross-Platform Driver Similarity – Simplifies using different ULS machines as any user can run each machine with minimal adjustments.


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ACCESSORY BENEFITS:


Rotary Attachment (M, V, X, XL, VersaLaser) – Accommodates most cylindrical items and allows very fast engraving, vector marking or cutting. Holds part on both ends, accommodates taper, can be run in high speed raster mode with lighter objects and also runs in vector mode. Rotates beyond 360 degrees in order to assure full wrap-around engraving. Wine bottles, coffee mugs and geometric shapes can be rotated.

Coaxial Air Assist with Optics Protection (Non-Computer Controlled – all M, V, X) – High PSI (pressure) design with user adjustable pressure regulator keeps optics clean and improves engraving and cutting of some materials. Coaxial design optimizes effectiveness.

Coaxial Air Assist with Optics Protection (computer controlled – M-360, V, X, XL) – Computer-controlled high pressure design allows high or low PSI plus the addition of another gas provides ultimate protection of optics and ultimate control of air/gas to improve cutting/engraving quality of some materials. Works on single lens or dual head; coaxial design optimizes effectiveness. User adjustable airflow can also accept gas and can mix gas and air (XL series).

High Power Density Focusing Optics (M-360,V, X, XL, VersaLaser) – Patented optics achieves the effects of a higher power laser to dramatically improve the resolution for applications requiring extremely fine detail, such as high resolution photos and small font sizes.

Air Assist Compressor – Provides clean, dry, oil-free air at high pressure to the air assist components. Also helps extend the life of the laser system optics. Requires selection of an air dryer option.

Air Dryer – Removes moisture from air assist which can damage laser optics. Allows air assist to operate even in humid environments.

After-Installation Addition of Accessories – The user can add accessories after purchasing equipment when needed in the field (except air assist and HPDFO on VersaLaser).

Dual Head (Professional Series M-360, V, X) – Allows simultaneous engraving or cutting of two items (same artwork) at the same time and can increase throughput (up to two times) of engraving or cutting (depending on available laser power and application).

Cutting Table – Provides both a cutting surface and vacuum hold-down. Removes smoke from below cut, reducing potential of damage to bottom surface of material and improves cutting quality. Attached rulers assist in accurate part positioning. Greatly reduces need to clean work table.

Camera Option (XL Series only) – Allows more accurate positioning of materials than a red dot pointer. Camera displays view from the X-axis carriage looking down at engraving table. User can move motion system anywhere in the field and position cross hairs to any point on the field; coordinates are displayed on control panel.

Integrated Air Cleaner/Cart (VersaLaser only) – VersaLaser sits atop attractive air cleaner/cart and locks in place. Air cleaner is controlled through USB port and activated only when jobs are in process. Locking casters provide moving convenience.

Cart (VersaLaser only) – VersaLaser sits atop attractive cart and locks in place. Large drawers allow for maximum storage. Locking casters provide moving convenience.


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WARRANTY & SUPPORT BENEFITS:


Up to Five (5) Year Warranty (Platforms & CO2 Lasers) – Each system includes comprehensive warranty coverage, including optics and belts, for long term predictable cost and top performance. Warranty extensions can be added to any laser or platform.


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TRAINING & SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TOOLS:


User Manual – Comprehensive user manual is easy to read and understand. Provides quick proficiency with laser system and a tool for training new users. Includes suggested settings for processing many materials.

Factory Applications Lab – Universal's Applications Lab provides free applications and materials testing. ULS applications engineers will provide information on optimum power and speed settings, time required to process the application and a video of the material test procedure upon request. Turnaround time for sample applications and material testing typically runs three to five days.


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ADDITIONAL PLATFORM AND POWER INFORMATION:


Value Series – The Value Series platform (M-300) produces professional quality engraving and cutting within an attractive budget.

Professional Series – The Professional Series platform offers dramatic, high speed engraving using precision digital motors and new SuperSpeed CPU. Up to 60 watts with single laser (M, V and X) and 120 watts with two lasers (X2 platforms).

XL Series – The XL Series offers state-of-the-art performance with an exciting combination of large work area, high power (up to 400 watts using two lasers) and advanced job management capabilities. Automatic detection and setup of options provides flexibility and ease of use.

VersaLaser – VersaLaser is a compact, affordable and easy to use system that features a powerful materials-based print driver that automatically calculates power and speed settings for a wide variety of materials. Compatible with 10, 25, 30, 40, 50 watt lasers.

Driver – True full function Windows® XP Driver.

• The ULS XP driver was written in-house to optimally control ULS systems. No off-the-shelf printer drivers were adapted to control laser processing.
• New resolution enhancement technology that improves image quality even at low print resolutions (increasing productivity).
• Raster enhancements that allow crisp engraving of fine detail at any speed.
• Enhanced halftone imaging for photographs and shaded fills.
• Gray-level bitmap laser power mapping to produce a true 3D effect.
• New Z axis control through the print driver.
• New vector order control through the driver and automatic vector optimization.
• New interface that places all controls on one convenient screen (for XL Series only).
• Simplified user interface with enhanced control of Air Assist (for XL Series only)

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POWER BENEFITS:

10 Watts – Low power level for light engraving and thin material cutting.

25-35 Watts – Entry-level production power level for standard engraving and cutting operations at moderate speed and high speed low power engraving. Not recommended for thick cutting or dual head applications.

40-60 Watts – Medium production power level for deeper, high speed engraving and thick cutting operations at moderate speed.

65-80 Watts – High production power level provides increased throughput, deep engraving and cutting.

85-120 Watts – Very high production power level that is ideal for heavy cutting and deep, higher throughput engraving. Ideal for use with dual head. In a dual laser system (X2-SuperSpeed only), turning one laser off is helpful for precision engraving of very low power materials.

200-400 Watts – Extremely high production power level for deep engraving at high speeds; faster cutting for very thick materials; direct marking on stainless steel with 400 watts. Not recommended for light engraving and marking or cutting applications.


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PATENTS:

Laser Patents

Patent # 5,661,746 Free-Space Gas Slab Laser

Patent # 5,754,575 Free-Space Gas Slab Laser

Patent # 5,867,517 Integrated Gas Laser RF Feed and Fill Apparatus and Method

Patent # 5,881,087 Gas Laser Tube Design

Patent # 5,894,493 Free-Space Gas Slab Laser

Patent # 5,901,167 Air Cooled Gas Laser

Patent # 5,982,803 Free-Space Gas Slab Laser

Patent # 6,181,719 Gas Laser RF Power Source Apparatus and Method

Patent # 6,983,001 Laser with Heat Transfer System

Platform Patents

Patent # 5,051,558 Laser Material Processing Apparatus and Method

Patent # 6,313,433 Laser Material Processing System with Multiple Laser Sources Apparatus and Method

Patent # 6,342,687 Portable Laser System with Portable or Stationary Fume Evacuation

Patent # 6,423,925 Apparatus and Method for Combining Multiple Laser Beams in Laser Material Processing Systems

Patent # 6,424,670 Interchangeable Laser Sources and Platforms

Patent # 7,060,934 High Power Density Focusing Optics

Design Patents

Design Patent # D517,474 Laser Cabinet Design for VersaLaser


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