The Laser Marking technology has come up as one of the most rapidly advancing technology which has brought about a significant change in the manufacturing industry. It is a gift for industrial operations as a laser marking machine offers a wide range of services that are not provided via traditional engraving methods.
Laser Marking
Laser marking, as the name suggests, is the process of marking or branding various kinds of workpieces and materials. It is done with the help of a beam of concentrated light, aka a laser beam, which can create a lasting mark on the surface of virtually any object. This process is further divided into several categories such as engraving, staining, removing, carbon migration, foaming and annealing. Each of these procedures has its own set of usage which depends upon the material and its quality.
It is possible to automate and process laser marking at a high speed on varying objects including but not limited to steel, aluminium, copper, plastic, ceramic, glass, titanium and paper. These surfaces can be marked with machine-readable data, such as unique IDs or barcodes, text, such as company name or a serial number, or graphics, such as a company logo.
How Does Laser Marking Work?
Much like its name suggests, laser marking uses a laser beam in its operation. The way it works is that a focused beam of light is passed over a surface. When the laser beam merges with the object’s exterior, it creates a specific mark and changes its appearance. It is possible to direct the beam towards a specific area in order to achieve the desired effect without altering the area around it. This targeted projection results in high quality and superb contrast marks that are very prominent on any surface and can be read and/or felt with ease.
Using a Laser Marking Machine
There are several types of laser marking machines available in the market, each with its own set of instructions. There is no one correct method of using a laser marking machine; it would depend upon the material you are working with. You can refer to our user manual to better understand how to operate your equipment. Make sure to follow the safety guidelines accurately in order to ensure proper results and to avoid any health hazards.
Benefits of a Laser Marking Machine
A laser marking machine has rightly altered the industrial sector through the many singular services it provides its user. There are many advantages to using a laser marking machine which can be something as simple as branding or part identification or something as notable as complete traceability to track and trace parts from cradle to grave.
Some of these benefits are listed below:
- Quality: The laser beam of this superior machine is computer-driven which means it is accurate and very precise. You can not have to worry about smudging the surface except for the part you want to have marked. Its automated feature removes the worry of any error that can be made via manual handling of the machine. It can create intricate designs, coherent text and seamless marking which can be observed perfectly by the naked eye.
- Fast: A laser marking machine is incredibly fast in its operation. You do not have to sit for hours to finish one product. Where the conventional marking machine was very time-consuming, an average marking machine has the marking speed of approximately 5000 mm per second which greatly adds to the efficiency of your operations. Not does it only save you time but also helps in cutting costs.
- Singular designs: The cutting-edge technology of laser marking machines make it possible for you to create completely unique and different designs without any difficulty. You can mark texts, numbers, logos, unique IDs, complex graphics and so on with the ease and surety of its computer-aided technology.
- Accuracy: Since a laser marking machine is completely automated and does not require manual handling, it is very accurate and only needs one stroke of the beam to get the work done. No matter the sector, efficiency is key to the success of any company. The precision this machine provides helps manufacturers save a lot of costs that traditional marking machines would incur.
- Cost-effective: Although a little expensive, a laser marking machine more than makes up for it through its efficient working. It does not need manual handling and leaves no room for error. On top of that, it is extremely durable due to the lack of wear and tear of its machine parts. With basic regular servicing, this machine can last you years before you would even need to think of replacing it.
