Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the ULS hardware and software engineers are a dedicated team and leaders in the field of laser machine technology. Their innovation and proven engineering design shows in each and every Universal Laser System built. Here are some of the reasons you should consider a Universal Laser System: Universal CO2 Laser Tube Advantage Universal Laser Systems (ULS) is the only manufacturer that makes both the CO2 laser tube and chassis. They have a multi patented air cooled laser tube design that is easy to upgrade and requires no tools or costly technicians to come to your location for beam alignment or replacement purposes, unlike our competitors machines. The patented "Perm-Align" design offers cross platform compatibility, meaning the tubes can be easily interchanged between systems giving the end user unlimited flexibility. The laser system you buy now can grow with your needs to meet your future demands. Universal Laser cartridges are tuned specifically for engraving and cutting applications. They are not general-purpose lasers adapted for laser engraving and cutting. With ULS you get the best quality engraving and cutting possible from a superior laser machine. Lowest CO2 recharge cost ULS has the lowest CO2 recharge cost in the industry because they make their own laser tube. The recharge cost is 1/3 to 1/2 as much as competitors. Competitors have to integrate 3rd party laser tubes from outside sources with no control of price or availability. Universal is in control of the entire process providing you peace of mind knowing laser, chassis, and interface software come from the same company. Universal Printer Driver Advantage The ULS software driver was written in house by a dedicated team of software engineers specifically for the needs of laser processing. It offers the most feature rich and robust driver on the market. Key features include: Colour assigned power, speed, PPI (pulses per inch) settings along with patented proportional pulsing, giving superior beam control. Raster, Vector, Skip colour toggle control 6 image density settings from 200-1000 dpi for the ultimate in quality and throughput control. Load/Save material profiles for quick job set ups Normal, Clipart, 3D, Rubber Stamp, Invert, and Mirror Modes Scaling, Vector optimization and image output directional control Automatic file compression requiring less memory and increased data transfer speed. Adjustable Rubber Stamp shouldering either by pre-defined settings or user customised Photo engraving feature utilizing halftone, error diffusion or B/W. Largest Choice of Models Universal offers the most comprehensive selection of laser machines in the industry - one size does not fit all. Every application is unique to your situation and we stand ready to provide the right machine at the right price thus giving you the most value for your pound. ULS offer 8 separate models with up to 20 different power configurations. Machine Design Advantages Feature: Lightweight Self-Adjusting Motion Systems Advantage: Low inertia design allows speed and agility. Benefits: Fast, high detail engraving and cutting, long life of moving parts and low cost maintenance. Feature: Highly Modular Design Advantage: Fast and simple access to parts for upgrades or replacement - any primary component can be removed and replaced in only a few minutes. Benefits: Maximum up time - no need to ship machine to factory or get a field technician to replace parts in almost all cases allowing many years of low cost operation. Customers can be self-sufficient and confident in their ability to maintain their machines. Feature: Sealed, Self-Adjusting Bearings in Moving Parts Advantage: No lubrication ever. Benefits: Minimal maintenance, more up time for years of trouble free useful service life. Feature: Oversized Kevlar Reinforced Drive Belts Advantage: No stretching or adjustments. Benefits: Minimal maintenance and long life. Feature: Enclosed (shielded) Optics with Quick Release Covers Advantage: Optics remain cleaner for a longer time. Benefits: Less cleaning and less potential optics damage. Optics are readily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning. Feature: Motorised Work Table Advantage: Precise focus adjustment (fast movement for setup, slow movement for fine focus adjustment). Benefits: Faster machine setup. Feature: High Precision Auto Focus Advantage: High precision optical auto focus. Benefits: Fast, precise focusing. Feature: Focus Can Be Set For Any Position on Engraving Field Advantage: Can focus on highest point of object regardless of where it is positioned. Benefits: Faster machine setup. Feature: Calibrated Focus Tool (in manual focus mode) Advantage: Tool is calibrated to the individual lens it focuses. Benefits: Sharper focus for more detailed engraving. Quick and easy way to set or confirm accurate focus on critical jobs. Feature: Top Left datum with Metric Side and Back Fences Advantage: Helps with part positioning. Benefits: Faster, more precise positioning of items on the work table. Feature: Large Viewing Window Advantage: Excellent visibility into work area. Benefits: Easy to monitor work progress. Feature: Easy Access Back Cover Advantage: The laser and other components can be accessed in seconds. Benefits: System upgrade is fast and hassle free. Feature: Pass Through Front Door Access (Professional Systems) Advantage: Not restricted by fully enclosed cabinet. Benefits: Oversized objects can be placed inside machine. Computer Interface Advantage Feature: Windows (including 2000 and XP) and Mac Print Drivers (up to OS9) Advantage: Written by ULS' in-house software engineering team specifically for the needs of laser processing. Benefits: Greatest range of compatible software for engraving and cutting. Feature: Flash Upgradeable Firmware Advantage: Fast updates of electronics through software. Benefits: More potential for machine upgrades after purchase extending the useful life of the equipment by years. Feature: Re-locatable Origin Advantage: Can set the origin to work with your software or your preferences to start where you want to. Precision position readout gives .001" accuracy. Benefits: Customer control of origin point for setup purposes. Feature: Parallel Printer Cable or optional USB or Ethernet Support Advantage: Standard printer interface. Benefits: Quick, reliable computer to machine connection. Feature: Automatic Print File Compression Advantage: Maximum of 48 to 1 file compression. Benefits: Speeds print transmission and reduces file size within laser engraver. Also allows completion of large print files without problems because it reduces memory requirements. Feature: Load and Save Settings Advantage: Allows storing settings for future use. Save laser parameters for material process combinations as desired. There is no need to re-invent or search for process settings. Benefits: Speeds set up of repeated jobs. Feature: Combined Raster (engraving) and Vector (cutting) in Same Job Advantage: Only one print job needs to be sent to produce combined results. Benefits: Speeds job setup and production. Feature: Multiple Powers and Speeds within the Same Job Advantage: Can have different power cutting/engraving within same job. Benefits: More cutting/engraving versatility. Feature: Tuning and High Speed Image Enhancements Advantage: Allows fine tuning of images including laser and material interaction through the driver. Benefits: Produces better quality engraving on especially critical jobs. Feature: Cross-Platform Driver Similarity between VersaLaser and Professional systems Advantage: Simplifies using different machines. Benefits: Any user can run any machine with minimal adjustments. |