Jim Earman

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How to Laser Engrave Chrome

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 28, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

Chrome is often used as the material of choice for awards and trophies, which is why it is so very often marked. One of the...

Laser Marking Alumina Ceramic

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 21, 2024 @ 08:56 AM

Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials who design, manufacture, and supply innovative products...

It seems as though most graphic artists these days are using Adobe Illustrator as their graphics program of choice....

White Laser Engraving on Surgical Instruments

by Jim Earman on Thu, May 09, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

Industry: Medical

Material: Stainless steel

Mark Data Type: Logo + text

Laser Mark Type: The black background is a stain...

Design Considerations for Laser Marking Systems

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 07, 2024 @ 09:00 AM

Laser marking systems require balancing many different parts and requirements with size and space restrictions. For...

CO2 Laser Marking a Sunglasses Case

by Jim Earman on Tue, Apr 23, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

Industry: Aftermarket

Material: Leather

Mark Data Type: Logo + text

Laser Mark Type: Surface etch/engrave to a depth of 0.01"

White Laser Engraving Painted Metal

by Jim Earman on Tue, Apr 09, 2024 @ 07:45 AM

Industry: Aftermarket

Material: Stainless steel

Mark Data Type: Logo + text

Laser Mark Type: White anodized laser engraving...

Deep Laser Engraving on a Rifle Barrel

by Jim Earman on Fri, Mar 29, 2024 @ 08:22 AM

Industry: Firearms

Material: Stainless steel

Mark Data Type: Logo + text

Laser Mark Type: Deep engraving with a 80-watt ...

Laser etching glass produces a frosted direct part mark on a traditionally difficult-to-mark material. Most laser etching...

Laser Marking Denim With a CO2 Laser

by Jim Earman on Fri, Mar 08, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

This was done at very low power with our 50 Watt Low Cost Hybrid CO2 laser marker. We used a 12 inch field lens which gives...