New Products, Announcements and News.
March 2010
Demo Program is now available for the PRO 1 and PRO 2 Engraving Software Programs.
The PRO 1 and PRO 2 Engraving Software demonstration program is now available. Download the Demo Program and review the functionality of both the PRO 1 and PRO 2 versions. Create multiple layers of text, objects, images, lines, incrementing serial numbers and more. Control text orientation, alignment, spacing, and size of multiple instances of text. See 4th axis rotary engraving capabilities, engraving on a radius, and much more.
Contact us for your demo download.
February 2010
PRO Engraving Software Program with added Photograph Importing Features is now available.
The PRO CAD/CAM Engraving Software Program now imports bitmap files or photographs and converts them into lines which can be engraved.
All three versions of the PRO Engraving Software now incorporate this bitmap importing and editing feature, PRO 1 for standard 3 axis cnc machines, PRO 2 for rotary (4) axis cnc milling machines and multi-axis lathes, and PRO 3 which allows engraving 2D Data Matrix Barcodes on 3 or 4 axis cnc machines. The bitmap importing and editing feature allows the user to import JPG, BMP and GIF bitmap images and convert them into lines which can be engraved.
January 2010
- NEW!PRO 3 - 2D Data Matrix Engraving Software is now available.
The PRO 3 Engraving Software Program creates G-code programs for producing 2D
Data Matrix Barcodes on 3 or 4 axis cnc milling machines or multi axis lathes.
It allows users to mark directly on parts (DPM – Direct Part Marking)
using standard 2L engraving tools and the cnc equipment they already have. There
is no special equipment or machines required to begin engraving the barcodes.
More...
January 2010 - NEW!CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool is now available.
The CNC Countersink Depth Stop maintains precise countersink depth control on materials with tolerance variations.
Spring compresses up to 0.375” to compensate for material variations. The depth of cut can be adjusted in 0.001” increments.
Tool shank fits into a standard 1/2” collet or endmill holder.
Various size collets can be used in the tool to hold countersinks up to 5/8” (0.625” - 16mm). Use with 2L Standard Countersinks or Countersinks with Pilots.
A replaceable plastic nosepiece reduces marring of the workpiece.
January 2010 - NEW!
2D Data Matrix Barcode Scanner is now available,
for use with the PRO 3 Engraving Software Program.
2D Datamatrix Handheld Barcode Scanner reads 2D Data Matrix Barcodes that consist of Direct Part Marking (DPM) dots.
Scanner can be used with the 2L PRO 3 - 2D Data Matrix Software Program.
The barcode scanner has a standard USB interface to allow for plug and play operation. Barcode scanner has the ability to read barcodes other than 2D Data Matrix. It can decode virtually all the standard barcodes including 1D, RSS, PDF417, microPDF, EAN/UCC Composite, Matrix and Postal Codes.
January 2010 - NEW!
Single Flute and Piloted Countersink Tools are now available for use with the
CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool
2L Countersinks have longer flute lengths than standard countersinks to reduce chips packing in the flutes.
The Countersinks with integrated pilot drills reduce chattering by allowing the pilot to closely fit into a predrilled hole.
Countersinks can be used in a Rigid Toolholder or with the new 2L CNC Countersink Depth Stop Tool.
December 2009
New Carbide Point Engraving Tool - produces a very fine line on practically any material.
They can be used for marking glass, stone, ceramic, granite and other very hard materials as well as softer materials such as aluminum and brass. The Carbide Point Engraving Tool is for use with the Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholders.
The tools are especially useful for very small letters where a very fine is desired.
2L has successfully engraved letters 0.030” (0.76mm) tall using these tools in combination with a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool. Read the complete press release.
October 2009
20 mm diameter Spring Loaded Engraving Tool is now available.
The 20 mm diameter Standard Spring Loaded Engraving Tool is available for purchase in a complete kit.
Each Kit includes a 20 mm diameter Spring Loaded Engraving Toolholder, 3/16" tool bit
collet, light spring, standard conical engraving tool and FREE download of the
LIGHT version engraving software. The integrated toolbit collet can be changed
to hold 4 mm, 6 mm, 1/4", 1/8" and 3/32" toolbits.Five size Spring Loaded Engraving Tools are now available to fit virtually any cnc machine.
Press Release here...
October 2009
New PRO 1 and PRO 2 Engraving Software Programs are now available.
Press Release here...
PRO 2 Engraving Software - includes all the functionality of the PRO 1 software, PLUS: Perform 4th axis rotary engraving on a cnc milling machine or lathe, wrap engraving around a cylinder, and create G-code on the face of a part on a rotary axis lathe with polar interpolation.
October 2009
New Engraving Software Videos are now available.
New videos of the PRO 1, PRO 2, FULL and Light Versions of the 2L Engraving Software Programs, including the cycle time monitor tool can be viewed on our web site. The Cycle Time Monitor video shows how engraving cycle times can be improved changing parameters such and engraving font, use of a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool, speeds, feeds, etc.
July 2009
New July 2009 Catalog is available.
The July 2009 Catalog includes our newest products including Large Vacuum Chucks, Armor Mills and Armor Drills for machining very hard materials.
Download the 2L complete catalog here. Or,
request a catalog here.
February 9, 2009
Large Size Vacuum Chucks and Modular Vacuum Chucks are now available for workholding different size parts.
2L Vacuum Chucks are now available in two larger Pallet Sizes of 18" x 36" and 24" x 48".
November 5, 2008
3/8" Diameter, Mini Spring Loaded Engraving Tool is now available.
Announcing the release of the newest
size Spring Loaded Engraving Tool. A new Mini Size 3/8"
Diameter Toolholder is now available to accommodate smaller CNC Machines.
Four size Spring Loaded Engraving Tools are now available to fit
virtually any cnc milling machine.
Read the press release.
October 2008
New
Armor Mill and
Armor Drill
are now available for milling and drilling hard materials, granite, stone, armorplate, brick, hardened steel, high speed steel and to drill out broken taps and mills.
Read the press release.
October 2008
Armor Mill Tool for Milling Tough Materials,
Granite, Stone, and more.
The Armor Mill Tool machines tough materials such as Granite, Marble, Armorplate, Stone, Hardened Steel, High Speed Steel and more. Mills hard materials not possible with standard endmills.
Drill out broken taps and drills. Drill into rough and
jagged shaped broken drills or taps.
Made of ultra fine submicron grade carbide for maximum strength and durability.
October 2008
Armor Drill Tool for Drilling Tough Materials, Granite, Stone, and more.
The Armor Drill Tool will drill tough materials such as Granite, Marble, Armorplate,
Hardened Steel and Stone. Drill hard materials not possible with standard
drills.
Drill out broken high speed steel and cobalt steel drills and taps.
September 2008
2L inc. Engraving Tool Starter Kits are now available in preconfigured Kits.
News Release: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:00 am EST.
Engraving Tool Starter Kits include a selection of 5 popular styles of 2L's precision solid-carbide engraving tools. Read the press release.
June 2008
The
2L Spring Loaded Engraving Tool was highlighted in CTE Magazine in
the June 2008 Issue, Pages 96-97.
The article "Spring into Engraving Action" highlighted the solution provided by using the Spring Loaded Engraving Tool to Hoosier Tool and Die while engraving uneven surfaces using a cnc machine.
April 2008
Precision Micro-Profiler Engraving Tools for small engraving and machining are now available in narrower included angles and micro small tip widths.
News Release: Friday, April 18, 2008 12:00pm EST.
Source 2L inc. – Hudson, Massachusetts. 2L inc. announced today that it is accepting orders for its precision made, high-quality Micro-Profiler Engraving Tools. Micro-Profiler Engraving Tools are now available in stock with 1/8" diameter shanks, 15 and 30 degree included angles and tip widths of .002" and .005". Read the press release.