Xandex DieMark® Inking technology revolutionized die marking at wafer sort and has set the standard worldwide since 1981.
DieMark Inking Systems
DieMark® Electric Inking Systems
DieMark® Pneumatic Inking Systems
Which DieMark® Inking System is right for you?
DieMark Inking Systems are available in Electric and Pneumatic models and utilize convenient, disposable DieMark Ink Cartridges to streamline and optimize the process of marking defective die. With models available for nearly every test platform and configuration, Xandex inking systems are in operation daily in every corner of the world where wafer sort is performed.
All DieMark Inking equipment is built and tested to a demanding quality standard at our California manufacturing plant to insure that no matter what DieMark equipment you choose, it will operate with "around the clock" efficiency and dependability.
Pneumatic and Electric Inking System Comparison Table
Variable Pneumatic Inking Electric Inking
Dot Size Adjustment: Electronic Adjustment (dial or thumbwheels) on Controller Change cartridge size (10mil, 15 mil, etc)
Dot Size Range: 5 mil-60mil 5 mil-30mil
Inking Speed: 12 dots per second 6 dots per second
Wafer Contact: No contact Potential contact
X-Y Adjustment: Joystick on inker base None or Joystick on inker base
Z Adjustment: Manual or Motorized Manual only
Cartridge Type: DM-2 (pneumatic; no filament) DM-1 (filament)
Cartridge Reservoir Size: 1 gram 0.60 gram
Cartridge Priming: Push button Manual Cartridge Actuation
Applications: All applications (subject to mounting area)
High Speed Off-line inking·
Post Probe Inking
Hand held model for inspection/rework Inline Inking
Overhead Inking
Laser Trimming
Low Speed Off-line or Post Probe Inking
DieMark® Ink and Ink Cartridges
DieMark® Ink Cartridges
The heart of any Xandex inking system is the patented DieMark Ink Cartridge. Pre-filled, factory tuned DieMark disposable ink cartridges are easy to use and require no adjusting, refilling or cleaning. All inks utilized in DieMark cartridges are selected to produce consistent dots over a wide range of speeds without dripping, or skipping. Listed below are the primary cartridge and ink types offered by Xandex. PPM = Parts Per Million.
DieMark®Ink Cartridge and Ink Information
Click/tap the tabs for general information on Xandex DieMark Cartridges, Inks and Ink Remover. For more detailed ink and cartridge information see our Ink and Cartridge Information Page.
Pneumatic Ink Cartridges
Electric Ink Cartridges
Xandex DieMark® Inks and Ink Remover
High Speed Pneumatic Ink Cartridges
Cartridge Type Description
DM-2 Pneumatic, 0.50" needle, Teflon tube (no filament)
DM-2.3 Pneumatic, 0.30" needle, Teflon tube (no filament)
Cartridge Size Size is determined by Teflon tube diameter. Smaller tube diameter, in conjunction with controller dot size setting creates smaller dots. Size A5 = 0.005" diameter tube
Size A6 = 0.006" diameter tube
Size A8 = 0.008" diameter tube
