Laser Marking Machines
Our fiber laser systems offer an out-of-the-box solution for engraving metal, coated metal, plastic, glass, ceramic and organic products, making the machines a cost-effective manufacturing solution.
In manufacturing, a laser engraving machine is used for hundreds of different commercial and industrial products, from smartphones and watch batteries, to frying pans and toothbrushes.
We work with clients every day to carefully assess their application requirements and help them choose the right laser; allowing you to achieve reliable, precision results every time.
Annealing
The annealing method works by heating a metal to a particular temperature to create various colours. The annealing method has significant advantages over traditional printing techniques. Namely, the permanent and attractive nature of the mark.
Foaming
Foaming is used for plastic applications. By heating the dark plastic, the laser’s heat causes local melting on the surface of the object. The heat build-up causes bubbling, and eventually, the molten plastic creates a “foam” effect, which is significantly brighter than its surround area. The manufacturing industry is a heavy user of the foaming process for purposes such as QR codes, serial numbers and other brand or product information.
Colouring
Similar to foaming, the colouring laser process is ideal for marking light coloured plastics. A layer of oxidised soot is created as a result of the laser beam melting the plastic surface. The contrast between the coloured engraving and the surrounding plastic is what makes the design stand out.
Engraving
The laser engraving method is achieved by burning into the substrate, thereby removing material marking and leaving a depression lower than the surface level. The engraving process is widely used for numerals, wording, and simple designs, and can be used on almost all metals.
Ablation
The ablation process removes the top layers of an object to reveal a contrasting colour below. This technique can create some interesting results by combining multiple layers of varying coloured materials to achieve different effects. Most commonly, the ablation process is used for speedometers, automotive dashboard buttons, compasses, watches and more.
Bleaching
The laser can be used as a simple bleaching device, the most commonly known example being wear patterning on denim jeans. This typically requires a longer wavelength laser such as a CO2.
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