Timberstar Manufacturing, Lumber Marking, Grade Stamping, Panel Printer

Ink Stamp Technology

Ink flows down the the supply tube and continually charges the roller pad with ink
Printer stamp on the outer face of the printer stamp wheel (driven) rotates at a known speed and position
The printer stamp is charged with ink as it rotates past and comes in contact with the roller pad
A lugged chain (not shown) passes lumber under the printer at a known spacing and speed
An air cylinder lowers the printer stamp wheel onto the passing lumber at the required time
The printer stamp transfers the ink pattern to the lumber
An air cylinder raises the printer stamp wheel
The process repeats for each piece of lumber passing the printer