The automated production process of card based production equipment covers the entire process from raw material preparation to finished product output. Through the collaboration of precision machinery and intelligent control systems, efficient and accurate card manufacturing is achieved. The following is its core process:

1、 Raw material preparation and loading

Material selection

Choose thermoplastic materials such as PVC and ABS to ensure the flexibility, heat resistance, and printing adaptability of the card base.

The raw materials must comply with ISO standards, and the thickness is usually 0.76mm ± 0.08mm.

Automatic feeding system

The roll or sheet enters the production line through the conveyor belt, and the sensor monitors the material position and tension in real time to avoid deviation or breakage.

2、 Layering and milling groove

Lamination process

Multi layer materials (fabric, intermediate layer, substrate) are laminated at high temperature and high pressure (90 ℃/4 ℃) to form an integral card base.

The laminating machine is equipped with a temperature control system to ensure uniform heating of the material and avoid bubbles or delamination.

Milling groove processing

After lamination, the card base enters the CNC milling machine and a stepped chip slot is milled according to the chip size (such as 12.04mm × 13.04mm).

High precision servo motor controls the depth of milling cutters, with an error of ≤± 0.01mm, ensuring the accuracy of chip installation.

3、 Chip packaging and testing

Chip implantation

The chip is implanted into the card slot through an automatic placement machine, and the curing temperature of the hot melt adhesive is controlled at 150 ℃± 5 ℃ to ensure the bonding strength.

Quality Inspection

Visual inspection: Machine vision systems recognize the position, orientation, and surface defects of chips.

Electrical testing: Test the electrical connection between the chip and the card base to ensure that the contact resistance is ≤ 1 Ω.

4、 Personalized printing and laminating

Personalized Printing

Using UV inkjet or screen printing technology to print cardholder information, patterns, and anti-counterfeiting labels on the surface of the card base.

The printing accuracy reaches 600dpi, and the color reproduction is ≥ 95%.

Film protection

Transparent PET film covers the printing layer through hot pressing process, enhancing wear resistance and waterproofing.

5、 Punching and Sorting

Punching and Forming

The whole card base is cut into individual cards by precision punching, with a size error of ≤± 0.05mm.

automatic sorting

After visual inspection, the finished cards are sorted by the robotic arm to the qualified or defective product channel, and the defective products are automatically removed.

6、 Packaging and output

automatic packaging

Qualified cards are packed into card sleeves or boxes through packaging machines, with a packaging speed of up to 5000 sheets per hour.

Data traceability

The production data of each card (such as time, batch, and test results) is uploaded to the MES system to achieve full process traceability.

7、 Technical features

high precision control

Servo motors, high-precision sensors, and PLC control systems work together to ensure stable parameters in each process.

Flexible production

The device supports quick changeover and adapts to the production needs of different card types (such as financial cards and transportation cards).

intelligent management

Integrate MES system to achieve digital management of production planning, quality monitoring, and equipment maintenance.

8、 Application Fields

Finance: Bank cards, credit cards

Communication: SIM card, USIM card

Transportation: Bus card, ETC card

Government: ID card, social security card

Through the above process, the card based production equipment has achieved automation and intelligent manufacturing from raw materials to finished products, significantly improving production efficiency and product quality.