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To address the most demanding automotive requirements, MACLASER provides the fastest lasers on the market. Our turnkey solutions are built with industrial grade components and meet class-1 laser safety standards.

We’ve developed exclusive processes for the industry. Our laser marking meets cradle-to-grave traceability requirements when parts are shotblasted, coated, and so on. Our cleaning expertise also allows manufacturers to get rid of masking. They can selectively remove paint instead, leaving a texture that improves adhesion if needed.

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Aluminum You Can Mark

Each type of metal absorbs light and conducts heat differently. Your metal part is thus at the core of choosing the right laser engraver for your application.

Since aluminum surfaces have a high thermal conductivity, fiber lasers can mark them at a high temperature for high-speed applications. Whereas laser etching is the fastest process, laser engraving is the most resistant.

Aluminum 380 and 6061 are the most common laser marked alloys, but all aluminum types can be marked. This includes die cast, general-purpose, pure, and anodized aluminum.

Since aluminum surfaces have a high thermal conductivity, fiber lasers can mark them at a high temperature for high-speed applications. Whereas laser etching is the fastest process, laser engraving is the most resistant.

Aluminum 380 and 6061 are the most common laser marked alloys, but all aluminum types can be marked. This includes die cast, general-purpose, pure, and anodized aluminum.

Since aluminum surfaces have a high thermal conductivity, fiber lasers can mark them at a high temperature for high-speed applications. Whereas laser etching is the fastest process, laser engraving is the most resistant.

Aluminum 380 and 6061 are the most common laser marked alloys, but all aluminum types can be marked. This includes die cast, general-purpose, pure, and anodized aluminum.

Since aluminum surfaces have a high thermal conductivity, fiber lasers can mark them at a high temperature for high-speed applications. Whereas laser etching is the fastest process, laser engraving is the most resistant.

Aluminum 380 and 6061 are the most common laser marked alloys, but all aluminum types can be marked. This includes die cast, general-purpose, pure, and anodized aluminum.

DO YOU NEED TO ENGRAVE A DIFFERENT MATERIAL?

How It Works: Laser Processes for Marking Metals

Once you get your machine, it’s already been configured by our experts with a specific marking process. Its configuration is mostly based on the metal being marked. For future applications, the same machine can be configured to mark different metals. 

A machine’s configuration depends on its laser parameters. Examples of parameters that can be modified are laser power, movement speed, pulse duration, and number of laser passes. Here are the possible marking processes resulting from these configurations.

How It Works: Laser Processes for Marking Metals

What’s the difference between CO2 lasers and fiber lasers?

CO2 laser marking machines produce a different wavelength than fiber lasers. As a result, fiber lasers are quite efficient at marking most metal surfaces, whereas CO2 lasers are better at marking non-metal (organic) materials like wood and plastics.

Can a CO2 Laser Engrave Metals?

CO2 lasers cannot engrave metals, but they can still leave permanent marks. This is because CO2 wavelengths do not react with metal materials. As a result, the surface needs to be covered by a special marking spray that forms a strong chemical bond with the metal when hit by laser light. Operators need to apply the spray manually and allow it to dry before marking, adding extra steps and consumables to the operation. For these reasons, part manufacturers usually prefer fiber laser engravers, the solution offered by Laserax for metal engraving.

What’s the difference between laser cutting and laser engraving?

Laser cutting uses laser technology to cut materials whereas laser engraving is focused on marking. Laser cutters use continuous-wave lasers, whereas laser engravers use pulsed laser beams. The engraving process rarely exceeds 100W, but it reaches higher peaks of energy. Laser cutting machines can continuously function at 6,000W of laser power while laser engravers can create peaks of 10,000W.

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