FAQs: Laser Marking Round Parts
Laser marking round parts presents even experienced laser system operators with some challenges. Ideally, when marking a round part, the entire mark will be made without moving the part. However, sometimes this isn’t possible. Successful marking, regardless of movement of the piece, is best accomplished when the laser systems operator has experience and a deep understanding of the system they are working with and the material they will be marking.
5C Collet Holder For Rotary Laser Marking
A potential customer asked if we could find a way to use 5C collets with the Sherline Rotary Indexer that we use.
Precise Rotary Laser Marking
Industry: Manufacturing
Material: Stainless Steel
Type of Marking: Surface etch
Type of Laser: 20 W laser
Mark content: Graphic
Laser Marking 301: Marking Techniques
Photonics Online just published the third in a series of educational articles from Jimani.
Laser Marking 301: Marking Techniques
In this article we discuss the three main marking techniques in detail;
- ablation
- engraving
- stain
Click here to read the entire article.
Laser Marking 201: Laser Marking Various Types of Products
Photonics Online just published the second in a series of educational articles from Jimani.
Rotary Laser Marking Using X Rotary and Z Axis Servo Motor Motion
Check out this video where we rotary laser mark a cylinder using X axis rotary combined with a Z axis servo to allow us to mark along the entire length and around the entire circumference.
Rotary Tiling Laser Marking With Prolase 7 Plus Software
We have previously written about using the Jimani External Axis Servo Controller and Prolase 7 Plus software. Jimani’s Langolier Fiber Laser Marking Systems are now capable of marking graphics or text completely around the circumference of a cylinder as shown in this video.
Laser Marking on Cylindrical Parts – Auto Tiling with Rotary Indexing
Using the Jimani External Axis Servo Controller and Prolase 7 Plus software, Jimani’s Langolier Fiber Laser Marking Systems are now capable of marking graphics or text completely around the circumference of a cylinder.
Laser Marking Cylinders With Distortion Correction and Rotary Marking
Prolase 7 Plus, American Laserware’s newest laser marking software release, has just added distortion correction and rotary marking tiling features.
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