Laser Etching Plastic Parts

This technique utilizes the controlled burning of the plastic surface.

Laser etching plastic parts. Plastic marking with a laser a fiber laser from epilog is the perfect choice for marking engineered plastic parts with barcodes serial numbers and logos. The product surface is colored photochemically. The laser beam uses high heat to melt the surface of the material. As9100d iso 9001 2015.

The process of laser etching is similar to engraving or rather a part of it. Laser etching comes in handy when we need to etch away a certain material such as laminates ceramics and plastics to create labels or other identifiers. Fillers additives flame retardants react very differently. Laser etching is conducted by melting the plastic surface on the areas marked for engraving which then expands and creates a raised marking on the plastic surface.

The melted material expands and causes a raised mark. It is part of the broader category called laser marking which also includes laser engraving and laser annealing. Unlike with engraving the depth in etching is typically no more than 0 001. Highly versatile it can be used with most metals.

Hygienic laser engraving and marking of plastics for medical technology with the help of uv laser markers. Laser engraving is also included in this category but is mostly reserved for when we re talking about wood metal plaques and plates jewelry firearms automotive emblems and the like. Facebook twitter rss google instagram. The only exception is stainless steel which requires laser annealing.

For direct laser etching direct part marking dpm of industrial products such as medical devices components for the automotive industry or electronic components fiber laser markers uv lasers and co2 lasers are generally used. The surface of materials marked in such a manner remains smooth making it impossible for germs to take root. Using a fiber laser system permanent markings can be etched and engraved onto most metals. Accubeam offers a comprehensive selection of laser marking services for plastic manufacturers seeking to create long lasting labels for their products.

Laser etching engraving etching and engraving are the main laser processes used to produce markings onto parts and products. Foaming is also known as color change technique. Laser marking metal. To produce a raised mark the laser beam delivers a high amount of energy to a small area.

Laser etching which is a subset of laser engraving occurs when the heat from the beam causes the surface of the material to melt. The most common etchings and engravings are data matrix codes barcodes logos serial. For laser marking plastics the fiber laser offers you a range of different methods such as dyeing carbonation or foaming. Laser etching is a process that creates marks on parts and products by melting their surface.