Batch Processing for Laser Markers: Automatically Generating 500 Numbers

This article is written specifically for laser marking machine users and shares a practical method for quickly generating 500 consecutive serial numbers using a software tool.The software includes batch numbering, parameter settings, and solutions to common problems, helping users to improve their marking efficiency and avoid input errors. It is particularly suited to small-batch custom work and marking of industrial parts.

Why do we need to automatically generate batch numbers?

Those of us in the laser marking business know how painful it is to manually input hundreds of serial numbers. Not only does it take a lot of time, if you accidentally enter the wrong number, you have to redo the whole batch.In particular, when taking orders for more than 500 items, the automatic numbering can directly double efficiency and also avoid the loss caused by human error.

Preparations: The two major methods of data generation.

Use Excel to make a series of numbers.

Open an Excel spreadsheet, type in the starting number (e.g. XY-0001) in the first cell, then drag the fill handle in the bottom right corner down to the 500th cell.Remember to save it as a .csv or .txt file, which will make it easy to load into your tagging program.

Using the tools that come with the software.

Common software like EZCAD has a "serial number generation" function.The software automatically generates a list of numbers according to the rules set by the user, and can even directly link to labeling parameters, making it much easier than manual operation.

Practical application: Setting up parameters on a marking machine.

1. Pay attention to the character encoding when importing files.

2. When adjusting the text spacing, first print out a test sample of three to five numbers to confirm the alignment.

3. After opening "automatic increase" function, remember to close manual input mode.

Common pitfalls and solutions.

If you've ever run into a situation where a number has jumped, check out these two places:.

- The "increment value" in the software is set to 1.

- Whether there was any unexpected alteration of the original data when the document was saved.

If you get a duplicate serial number, try clearing the cache and loading the file again. Nine times out of ten, that will solve the problem.

Little tricks to double your efficiency.

When processing large amounts of data, it's best not to just focus on the serial number creation:

- Set up a template of commonly used material parameters in advance.

- Turn on the automatic save function.

- Use different colors to distinguish files that are labeled from those that are not.

Finally, be sure to stop the machine every 10 parts to check the work. Don't wait until all 500 parts are completed to find out that the font is the wrong size, or you'll be crying in the workshop.