Laser Marking Metal

Ongoing developments in the laser marking industry are resulting in a wide variety of new laser marking applications for the technology. Products that could only previously be marked using outdated methods of engraving, painting, gluing or otherwise affixing labels, can now receive identifying attributes permanently, cleanly and simply, using the new generation of laser marking machines. Laser marking on metal is just one of the ways in which this laser marking technology has revolutionized the industrial world.

 

Here are 10 uses for laser marking on metal that will make your business prosper:

• Choose any substrate

  A quality fiber laser marker can be used for laser marking on metal to create a permanent mark on any type of metal. Whether you need to mark stainless steel, strength alloys, titanium, carbide, platinum, copper, aluminum, or medical-grade alloys and plastics, it’s now possible to do so.

• No fuss, no mess

  Laser marking on metal is a clean, environmentally-friendly process that requires no harsh chemicals for processing, and which does not damage the coatings used on some types of metal. Whether you need to mark enamel, mild steel with an anti-corrosive coating, or powder-coated metal items, a fiber laser marking machine will produce excellent results.

• Mark any shape or size

  Tools, medical devices, jewelry or machine parts – all types of metal can now be laser marked cleanly, quietly and easily using laser marking on metal. Items such as cylindrical bracelets and wedding bands are laser marked using a rotary motion device, which gives the rotating item even exposure to the laser pulse.

• Engrave any type of mark
  
  Advances in modern metal laser engraving technology means it is possible to engrave 2D matrix codes, consecutive serial numbers, barcodes and text onto metal. Unique identifiers make the laser marked items traceable as well as providing them with a permanent label that is resistant even to the high temperatures in which medical equipment is sterilized.

• Make micro marks

  The laser marking software enables high-definition, microscopic laser marking on metal, with character heights of around 10 µm that are invisible to the naked eye. This is useful for laser marking jewelry items and medical devices.

•  Mark the number you need

  

  Laser marking on metal is a high-speed operation, with the FiberCube laser marking systems providing controllable pulse rates that can be adjusted from a continuous wave to a single pulse operating at up to 200 characters per second. The laser marking system can be set to perform sophisticated “step-and-repeat” operations, laser marking a large number of units in a short period of time.

• It’s easy to use
  
  Training your staff to operate a laser marking machine and perform metal laser engraving requires minimal time and effort, and the CAD operating software provides complete coordination of all integrated systems.

• Create intelligent designs
  
  The graphic user interface of the laser marking program is formatted for Windows and contains True Type fonts, a comprehensive bar code and 2D matrix library. The software can import images from standard graphic design software packages, including Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw.

• Customize your marks

  With the complete freedom provided by the laser marking software, you can design unique laser markings for each item. Using the options available for laser marking on metal, create individual marks such as custom logos, photo images and graphic elements, which provide identification for the most unusual metal objects.

• Run an environmentally-friendly operation

  With the new fiber laser markers used to perform laser marking on metal, the system uses no consumables and requires minimal maintenance. The laser marking machines have a small footprint that makes them easy to install in any location, and modern air-cooling techniques have eliminated the need for an external water chiller.