Engraving with our Low Cost Laser Marking System
Mark Type: Engraving
Material: Brass plated with nickel and covered with a chrome plating
Glass Engraving with a 50 Watt CO2 Laser
Mark Type: Engraving
Material Type: Glass
Mark Content: Text and Graphics
Laser: 50 Watt CO2
Laser Marking vs. Engraving
Over the years we’ve gotten a lot of questions about the various marking techniques that can be accomplished with a fiber laser marking system. The terms “Laser Marking” and “Laser Engraving” are frequently used interchangeably but there is a difference. Generally speaking, Laser Marking refers to placing legible information onto the surface of a part with little or no penetration whereas Laser Engraving refers to placing information into a part with obvious penetration below the surface. The same laser can accomplish either technique simply by changing settings within the laser marking software.
How to Laser Engrave Stainless Steel
From automotive aftermarket parts to precision medical parts, stainless steel is a construction material of choice for a huge variety of industries and markets. With the number of applications stainless steel is uses in it is unsurprising that there is also a great degree of variability in the reasons for marking it. Laser engraving is a versatile and efficient way to mark stainless steel for everything from traceability to aesthetics.
Laser Marking Delrin
What is Delrin?
Delrin is an engineering thermoplastic. Typically, Delrin is used in applications that require high stiffness, low friction, and dimensional stability. Available is a variety of colors, Delrin is strong, hard, and ridged polymer.
Firearm Laser Engraving
Why Engrave a Firearm
One of the most common reasons to engrave a firearm is traceability. Firearms traceability is an incredibly important aspect of firearms manufacturing. The serial number must be clearly and permanently marked on the firearm, and for this, the best solution is laser engraving.
While traceability is by far the most common reason for engraving a firearm, there are other reasons why a firearm might be engraved. Some manufacturers, for instance, use laser engraving to permanently mark their logo or other branding onto the firearm. With laser engraving, the options are vast with many laser system systems supporting marking of most text and graphics.
Laser Sculpting or 2 1/2 D Laser Engraving
One of the new buzz words being used regarding capabilities of laser marking systems is 2 ½ D laser engraving. So, what is 2 ½ D laser engraving and how does it differ from 3D laser engraving? I don’t claim to be an expert in this area but here is what I know. These comments all apply to galvo driven marking systems.
How to Laser Mark Stainless Steel
Fiber lasers are an ideal tool for many stainless steel marking applications. The fiber laser itself is rugged, economical and no maintenance and allows for a variety of functional and decorative marking and engraving techniques to be performed on stainless steel.