Compact Laser Marking Machine

Compact Laser Marking Machine offer a wide range of applications across various industries due to their versatility. The type of laser used depends on the material, desired marking quality, and specific application needs.

For a deeper dive into laser marking technologies, you can read this comprehensive guide.

Types of Compact Laser Marking Machine

Compact Laser Marking Machine are a versatile technology used across various industries to create permanent, high-quality marks on a variety of materials. Different types of compact laser marking machines are available, each suited to specific applications and materials.

Fiber Laser Marking Machine

Fiber Laser Marking Machine excel in marking metals, offering precision and speed. They are widely used for marking metal components such as MS, steel, and aluminum. For more information, check out this article on fiber laser marking.

Key Features of Fiber Laser Marking Machine

Power Range: 20W to 100W Materials: Metals (MS, steel, aluminum) Special Machines: SPM machines with rotary axis, marking sizes up to 500x500mm

CO2 Laser Marking

CO2 lasers are optimal for non-metallic materials and are widely used for cutting, engraving, and marking applications on wood, MDF, acrylic, and more. Learn more about CO2 laser technology.

Key Features of CO2 Lasers

Power Range: 30W and 60W Materials: Non-metals (wood, MDF, acrylic)

Fly (online) & SPM Marking

These machines are designed for continuous marking applications, often used in conveyor belt systems. They can include various laser types, depending on the material and application speed.

Key Features of Fly & SPM Marking Machines

Laser Types: UV, CO2, Fiber Applications: Conveyor belt systems, continuous marking

UV Laser Marking

UV lasers are particularly useful for marking materials with low heat tolerance, such as soft plastics and glass. They produce high-quality, fine markings without causing thermal damage. For more on UV lasers, visit this UV laser guide.

Key Features of UV Lasers

Power Range: 3W, 5W, 10W Materials: Plastics, soft non-metals (e.g., plastic bottles, pens)

Applications of Laser Marking

Choosing the right laser depends on the material, desired marking quality, and application needs.

Manufacturing and Automotive

Laser marking engraves serial numbers, barcodes, and logos onto automotive parts, tools, and machinery, ensuring traceability and authenticity in the supply chain. Learn more about how laser marking is used in manufacturing and automotive.

Medical Devices

Laser marking provides biocompatible and sterilizable markings on medical instruments and implants, complying with regulatory requirements for traceability and patient safety.

Consumer Goods

In the consumer goods sector, laser marking enhances product branding, packaging, and the marking of consumer electronics, jewelry, and other items where aesthetics and durability are important. Explore our page on laser marking in consumer goods.

Pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical industry uses laser marking to mark pills, capsules, and packaging with dosage information, lot numbers, and expiration dates, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Jewellery and Luxury Goods

Laser marking engraves intricate designs, logos, and personalization on jewelry and luxury items, delivering a permanent and tamper-resistant high-end finish.

Electronics

In the electronics industry, laser marking is used to apply precise, small-scale markings to circuit boards, semiconductors, and electronic components. These markings are resistant to wear and chemicals.

Aerospace and Defence

Laser marking applies identification codes, serial numbers, and other critical information to aerospace and defense parts, ensuring they withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Food and Beverage

Laser marking adds expiration dates, batch codes, and other details to food packaging, eliminating the risk of ink or toner contamination.

Construction and Building Materials

Laser marking provides identification information on building materials like pipes, valves, and fasteners, making them resistant to weathering and corrosion.

Research and Development

In R&D, laser marking assists in prototyping, identifying samples, and marking experimental equipment where precision and durability are crucial.

Types of Fiber Lasers

Laser marking utilizes several types of lasers, each with its own set of characteristics and material compatibility. Here are the primary types of lasers for marking and the materials they best suit:

Fiber Lasers

These lasers are highly efficient and have a high-quality beam, making them ideal for marking metals such as steel, aluminum, and titanium. They also mark certain types of plastics with speed and precision.

UV Lasers

UV lasers, particularly those with a wavelength of 355 nm, are excellent for marking materials with low heat tolerance, such as soft plastics, glass, and certain electronic components. They produce high-quality, fine markings without causing thermal damage to the material.

CO2 Lasers

CO2 lasers work best on non-metallic materials like wood, paper, leather, and various plastics. They offer versatility, making them ideal for cutting, engraving, and marking applications.

Green Lasers

Green lasers, with a wavelength of 532 nm, offer a balance between the power of CO2 lasers and the precision of UV lasers. They are suitable for marking a range of materials, including metals, ceramics, and some plastics.

Pulsed Lasers

Pulsed lasers, including Fiber and CO2 types, handle applications requiring high peak power for marking or engraving. They are suitable for a variety of materials and can produce high-contrast marks.

MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) Lasers

MOPA lasers provide versatility in color marking on metals like stainless steel and black marking on anodized aluminum. They can adjust pulse duration and frequency to achieve different marking effects.