Humming Vertical UV Laser Engraver

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The engraving size can be adjusted according to customer needs.

Humming | Redefining Precision and Efficiency with Expert Craftsmanship

Core Technology:

Equipped with a high-performance UV laser exposure system, this device utilizes digital light control technology to achieve precise curing on emulsion-coated screens. Integrated with intelligent washing and high-temperature stabilization processes, it delivers a one-stop solution for high-precision flat screen production. By completely eliminating cumbersome and variable film-based and inkjet stencil-making processes, it ensures superior screen quality from the very source.

Competitive Advantages:

√Precision Breakthrough: From “Usable” to “Perfect” Screens

• Hummingbird-Grade Resolution:Offers two industrial-grade physical resolution options—720 DPI and 1440 DPI—delivering sharp, smooth imaging free of jagged edges. Accurately reproduces every design detail, effortlessly meeting the demands of highly complex patterns and micro-dot printing.
• Exceptional Stability:Full closed-loop digital control ensures imaging quality remains unaffected by environmental humidity, guaranteeing highly consistent results across every screen and production batch.

√Efficiency Breakthrough: Simplify Complexity, Return Time to Production

• Hummingbird-Fast Operation: Truly “ready to use”—no daily maintenance such as printhead calibration or cleaning required, significantly reducing production preparation time.
• Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates the need for ink and film, fundamentally resolving common inkjet issues like clogging and line breaks. With direct laser imaging and no secondary exposure required, the production process is streamlined by over 60%.

√Cost Breakthrough: Focus on Full Lifecycle, Achieve Ultra-Low Total Cost of Ownership

• Zero Consumables: The laser imaging process requires no ongoing investment in ink, film, or similar materials. Core components are built for extended service life.
• Drastic Energy Reduction: Whole-system power consumption remains under 2 kW·h—only one-third that of comparable inkjet equipment—significantly reducing the cost per screen.
• Maintenance-Free Design: Modular architecture and imported core components greatly extend the lifespan of key units, effectively reducing maintenance frequency and spare parts costs.

Ideal Applications:

√Growing Printing Enterprises: Those with oval printing machines seeking to establish independent and reliable plate-making capabilities, reducing reliance on external suppliers.

√ Upgrading Printing Businesses: Companies constrained by the precision limitations, high consumable costs, and instability of inkjet screen-making systems, looking for a comprehensive and lasting replacement.

√ Lean-Oriented Manufacturers: Organizations that place a high priority on long-term comprehensive costs and production efficiency, pursuing equipment stability and process optimization.

Why Choose Hummingbird?

• Robust Quality: Key optical and motion components are imported from Japan and integrated with a proprietary control system, ensuring reliable performance and long-term precision.
• Hummingbird-Level Reliability: Far exceeds industry standards for Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), providing a solid foundation for continuous, high-efficiency production.
• Value-Driven Investment: We offer not just equipment, but a complete screen-making solution characterized by “low investment, high output, and ease of operation”—delivering a short return on investment cycle and outstanding long-term value.

Choose the Hummingbird Vertical Flatbed UV Engraving System today and step into a new era of precision, efficiency, and consumable-free intelligent screen production!

Comparison Of Different Engraver

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Engraving Speed*：This speed is 48 channel laser engraving 1000MM×800MM screen.

Comparison Of Different Engraver

Humming Series (Multi-channel UV Laser Exposure)

Advantages​

• Low Technical Cost: Uses Nichia UV lasers, with optional laser quantities (16/24/32/64 pieces). Each laser has a power of 200mW, low laser cost, and long lifespan, making equipment procurement and maintenance costs manageable.
• Strong Adaptability to Basic Needs:Meets basic engraving needs for clothing fabrics, home textiles, etc., with a low investment threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized production or scenarios with low precision requirements.
• Operational Safety: Only needs to avoid direct laser irradiation, with low operation and protection costs; the equipment power is 2KW, and energy consumption is relatively low.

Disadvantages

• Limited Precision and Speed: Conventional precision is 720 DPI, and engraving speed is 40 minutes per screen, which is lesscompetitive in high-precision and high-efficiency scenarios.
• Weak Functional Scalability:No auto-focus function, poor adaptability to material thickness and surface flatness, and difficult to meet complex process scenarios (such as thick photosensitive emulsion).

Peregrine Series (Single-channel UV Laser DMD Reflective Exposure)

Advantages​

• Outstanding Precision and Speed:Adopts Texas Instruments DMD technology, with conventional precision of 2540 DPI and engraving speed of 10 minutes per screen. It has obvious advantages in high precision and high efficiency, suitable for scenarios such as sports brand logos and high-precision designs.
• Strong Process Compatibility:Supports auto-focus and can adapt to photosensitive emulsions with a thickness of 5-60mm, far exceeding the Humming Series in adaptability to material thickness and complex processes.
• Technical Advancement: DMD digital light modulation technology makes imaging more uniform and registration more accurate, meeting high-end printing plate making (such as high-precision requirements for screen printing plates).

Disadvantages

• High Cost Threshold: DMD light source has high cost and short lifespan, and equipment procurement cost is high; the power is 5KW, and energy consumption is relatively high, suitable for large-scale production or high-value-added order scenarios.
• High Maintenance Requirements: DMD components are precise, and maintenance difficulty and cost are higher than those of multi-channel laser solutions, requiring a certain level of technical expertise from operators.

WORKFLOW FLAT UV LASER ENGRAVER

1. Design Preparation

• Pattern Design:Use professional software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Jinchang EX9000) to create color-separated designs, ensuring each color corresponds to an independent layer or screen.

2. Mesh Selection and Stretching

• Mesh Selection: Choose the appropriate mesh**count (typically 80-150 threads per inch) based on printing precision—higher mesh counts yield finer details but reduce paste penetration.
• Frame Material:Aluminum alloy  frames* are commonly used (lightweight and warp-resistant).

Stretching: Use pneumatic or mechanical   Staretching machine*  to tension the mesh evenly, then secure it with Adhesive* under consistent tension (typically 20-30 N/cm²).

3.  Coating Photosensitive Emulsion

• Emulsion Type: Select water-resistant or solvent-resistant emulsion**based on requirements.
• Coating Methods:
• Manual Coating: Apply emulsion evenly using a Scoop coater* —first on the squeegee side, then the ink side, with 2-3 passes per side.
• Mechanical Coating: Achieve a more uniform layer using an automatic coating machine.
• Drying:Dry in a darkroom or under yellow light at <40°C (~15-30 mins), avoiding dust contamination.

4. Exposure

• UV LASER ENGRAVING MACHINE*(CTS):

A  laser beam directly scans the nickel mesh, selectively curing the emulsion based on digital files—eliminating the need for film (higher precision, ideal for intricate patterns).

5. Development

• Rinsing:Use a high-pressure water spray to wash away unexposed emulsion, creating open stencil areas.
• Fine-Tuning: Weak alkaline solutions (e.g., 1% sodium carbonate) aid development without damaging cured areas.

6. Stencil Repair and Curing

• Defect Repair:Patch pinholes or unwanted openings with emulsion or block-out fluid.
• Post-Curing:Air-dry or bake at low temperature, then expose to UV or sunlight for enhanced durability.

7.  Post-Processing

• Edge Sealing: Apply Tape** to the frame edges to prevent paste leakage

**Red font: Consumables needed in the printing screen production process.

*Red font: Machines needed in the printing screen production process.