HoloCom Inc.' intensive six week training course insures a complete understanding of the technology. Training begins with the setting up of the customer's facility. All training takes place on-location, which means the trainees learn on the same equipment they will be operating, not in an already functioning laboratory. Completed training leaves the customer with a fully functioning facility in which all operations conform to international standards involving patents, workplace safety, and environmental impact. All necessary equipment including the Newport Isolation Table, the Liconix Embosser Series HeCd Laser, posts, mounts, and optics is provided. Two levels of training are available, and include: Basic Techniques - Includes training in the production of common diffraction patterns, 2D/3D, and 3D image originations. Included with training are complete laboratory setup and training in troubleshooting common problems. Training in basic techniques provides the customer with an operational facility capable of producing quality rainbow holograms for embossing.
The customer need only provide a suitable building with adequate electricity, running water, a source of compressed nitrogen, clean room facilities, and a deionizing water filtration system. If the reliability of electrical supply is in question, an uninterrupted power supply may be required for the laser.
The Computerized LCD System is based on the system designed by Chromagem Inc. Besides the ability to create 3D animated holograms, the LCD system is capable of rendering computer graphics as a 3D hologram. This system is the current state of the art in holographic stereogram origination technology.
Specifications:
Press weight 6000# approximate Capacity: adjustable to 30 tons Image size: 14" to 2" square Ram Diameter: 5" System Pressure: 3000 max. Motor H.P. 2 230/460/3/60/1200 Distance floor to working surface 45" Height at maximum dalite 70" Floor Space 48" L-R x 36" F-B 0 to 400 Heater assembly with digital display 24" x 50" Max. XY guide platform computer controlled systemElectroforming, which has been utilized since the mid-19th Century, is basically an electroplating process in which the substrate plated onto is separated from the plated portion. In other words, the metal master is grown upon the glass master and then separated from it. The resultant metal master is then used to grow further metal masters or "shims", which are used to emboss into plastic or hot-stamping foil.
Due to the excellent reproduction of even the most minute detail, electroforming is perfect for use in the holographic field and, indeed, provides a crucial step in the embossing process.
An unstressed sulfamate tank used for growing thicker deposits on the master. A stressed tank used for growing the thinner stampers or "shims" used in actual production. 12 volt 50 amp rectifier Recording amp hour meter Immersion quartz heater Immersion heater thermostat Pump Filter chamber Cathode automatic shut off Titanium anode basket 55 gallon solution tank
Clean room (can be as small as 3 X 3 meters (10' X 10')) containing:
The Model 2012, will produce hot-stamping embossings, polyester, and other select film embossing. It will reproduce mechanical gratings, holography, and laser discs as well. The machine can be completely disassembled, serviced, and reassembled within 30 minutes and all electrical and pneumatic systems are easily and directly serviced in minutes. Machines are shipped ready-to-run.
Ease of subsequent timing to rotary machines
Perfect alignment panel to panel
Increased shim life
No mismatched panels due to uneven heat or pressure
Better quality control as operator can view embossing roller during production.
Maximum line speed (determined by material use)......................50 feet/min. approx. Maximum web width.....................12 inches Maximum unwind and rewind diameter....24 inches Standard embossing area...............6 1/2" X 12" Size and number of shims..............one 8 1/2" X embossed width desired Estimated shim life (determined by many factors but generally on 2mil polyester.............................5,000 + feet Repeatability - pattern to pattern....0.004" tolerance Compressed air requirements...........minimum 80 psi of clean, dry air Electrical supply requirements........20 amp, 120 volt, 50/60 cycle A/C Machine length........................65 inches Machine Height........................32 inches Machine Width.........................25 inches Machine shipping weight...............1500 lbs.(750 Kilos) Machine shipping crate dimensions.....72" X 36" X 36"
Standard features include: Fully adjustable print and die heads: Printing heads and cutting dies are adjustable for side to side, front to back, and rotational registration, simplifying "print to cut"
registration. Precise adjustable print and die heads: While the Model 164 is printing, the handwheel may be adjusted for
precise front-to-back positioning of the web, thereby locating the imprint in the center of the label stock. Electronic registration of web feed in .005" or .001" increments through precise stepping motor drive. The web feed length is adjustable in .005" or .001" increments with digital thumbwheel switches that are easy to read
and reach even while the Model 164 is running. The one thousandth of an inch increments mode provides the finest resolution in the
industry. All without tools. Downtime is reduced because the operator can compensate for minor heat or usage induced changes in
the position of step and repeat plates. Two motor driven roll leaf advances - Easily adjustable while machine is running. Adjustable dwell and pressure for better control of imprint. Variable electronic speed controller - from 1500 to 6500 cycles per hour. Automatic tension control of supply and rewind. Solid state temperature control with digital readout. Simplified leveling adjustments for even impressions. Easy access, front mounted electric foil rewinds. Electronic predetermining counter with digital display counts down to zero and shuts off machine. Photo-electronic re-register device for multiple passes enables the addition of more colors and
variable information. Includes sensor for printed marks on top or bottom of web. Three plate holding chases with tapped hole every inch. (Note: should not be used with 16 gauge plates). Sheeter Stacker with provision for waste stripping prior to sheeting. This unit is also programmable to cut labels in strips or "sets". Computerized Web Guide uses a photo cell to sense the edge of the web and electronically. Digital Photo-Optic Registration System for hologram recognition and location in the FOIL FEED
SYSTEM (one of two foil feeds). Includes provision for blinding the photo optics to avoid optical noise on the holograms and digital
set re-registration distance. Digital Photo-Optic Registration System for hologram recognition and location in the WEB FEED SYSTEM. Includes provision for
blinding the photo-optics to avoid optical noise on the holograms and digital set re-registration distance. The Holography home page Holocom's home page