Laser engraving laminates are particularly popular for laser engraving, as they are compatible for both interior and exterior applications and offered in several colours, with several effects. Laminate sheets are typically used for signage, similar to data plates, lables, control panels or door signs.

What are laminates?

Engraving laminates are 2- or 3-ply laminate sheets. They are made of a core layer of modified acrylic, which has been coated with a thin top layer.

The engraving process reveals the color of the core material.

Laser engraving laminates and engraving materials.

Application examples for laminates.

With a laser you’ll be able to produce durable markings and engravings. Unusual shapes create your final product interesting and high quality. From an easy rectangular shield to advanced contours and signs, a single piece or a tiny series with a laser engraving everything is possible.

Door signs Data plates

Nameplates

Advertising signs

Object sign postings

Labels

Switchboards

With a customised leather engraving machine, you’ll be able to simply offer leather a high quality finish. From synthetic leather wallets, alcantara purses, briefcases, suede bracelets, belts or shoes – with a etching laser leather is etched quickly and simply.

Types of leather suitable for laser engraving

Natural leather

Suede leather

Napped leather

Nubuck leather

Synthetic leather

Alcantara leather

Application examples for leather

Leather is used in the production of clothing, gift items and decorations. Laser engraving creates a tangible haptic effect on the leather surface. In this way end products can be given a special finish or customized.

Bracelets

Belts Shoes

Purses

Wallets Briefcases

Clothing

Accessories

Promotional items

Office products

Crafts

Flexibility in many dimensions

Turning, drilling and milling tools are subject to significant stress. The markings on these precision tools should also be able to withstand these stresses. laser markings provide some decisive benefits over alternative methods, similar to etching or stamping:

Consistent quality and readability of the markings with absolute sturdiness, depending on the process selection without changing

the workpiece properties

Clean processing strategies without consumables

Flexibility in several dimensions (marking content, element or tool shapes, material)

Low value per marking for individual items or mass production

Materials suitable for laser marking

Hardened metals

Tool steel High-speed steel (HSS)

Titanium

Alloys

Boron steel

Coated metals

Impressions

Drill bit laser engraved

Bolt lever laser marking

Aluminum part with laser marking

Laser engraving on drill bit

Metal cutter laser marked

Application examples in machining technology

When labeling machining tools using a laser marking tool, it is notably vital that the tool’s surface is not damaged. Here, the laser can fully execute

its advantages. throughout annealing, the tool’s surface end is not altered.

Functional labels

Logos and company names that serve as anti-counterfeiting measures

Product information (e.g. type, size, date of manufacture, etc.)

In mechanical engineering and machine construction, parts and components of resistant materials are usually used. Particularly once it involves guaranteeing traceability laser marking is ideal, as it is permanent and resistant – even to mechanical stress or weather influence. It can be used for all forms on nearly any material and consequently is a tool suitable to a large vary of components. The components marking with the laser is implemented on virtually any material and in all forms. It is thereby a universal tool in order to mark various components with a laser.

Suitable materials for laser marking

Parts and components of resistant materials metals hardened metals stainless steel coated metals aluminum anodized aluminum plastics.

Application examples laser marking and parts marking in mechanical engineering

The parts marking in mechanical engineering takes place due to 3 reasons:

Information regarding the technical function of the workpiece (product information)

Indications regarding the product or manufacturer for the traceability (variable data as e.g. batch number, production date, etc.) Permanent laser marking (e.g. logo) as counterfeit protection.

“Unique Device Identification” or UDI depends on ISO compliant customary codes, that ought to be fixed on technology in the medical sector and surgical instrumentation. During the scanning of the barcode and seriel numbers, users are able to acquire data the same as the manufacturer’s name, reference item or expiration date. This allows error-free documentation and aids in guaranteeing safety of the patients.

Laser markings are resistant to acids, cleaners or bodily fluids. As labeling is in process, the surface structure remains unchanged, allowing surgical instruments to be efficiently kept clean and sterile. The patient also remains safe throughout although the implants remain in the body for longer periods.

Suitable materials for marking lasers

Titanium and titanium alloys

Stainless steel High-alloy steel

Coated metals

Ceramic

Plastics (e.g. PEEK for implants)

Application examples of medical technology

Marking using laser systems is already a customary technology in the various sectors in the medical industry because of the various benefits it offers.

These device based characteristics on Unique Device Identification or Medical Device Regulation – are marked using a laser system. Examples are data Matrix codes that contain batch numbers, production dates, implants, serial numbers, manufacturer and product information, etc. as well as

laser markings serving as an anti-counterfeiting measure.

Medical instruments

Surgical instruments

Orthopedic or trauma surgery implants

Plastic cannulas

Laser marking on hearing aid

Laser marking bio-compatibility: laser markings are proof against acids, cleaning agents and bodily fluids. Depending on the labeling process used, the surface structure remains unchanged and germs cannot establish themselves on the instruments. Although implants remain inside the body for an extended period, materials from the label cannot detach themselves.

Traceability: The contents of the marking stay clear (electronically too) even after significant use and once many cleaning procedures have been done. This implies that the elements are usually clearly tracked and identified

For the processes of laser engraving and laser marking metals, the laser has been doing well for a long period of time. Using a laser marking machine, precise and clearly visible marking can be achieved on most metals from soft metals, such as aluminium to titanium or highly rigid alloys. With certain metals, such as steel alloys, it is likely to implement corrosion-resistant markings without damaging the surface structure by means of annealing marking. Laser marked products are marked with lasers in a diverse range of industries: These applications range from the marking of industrially produced series products for traceability to creating unique promotional items with logos or designs.

Suitable metals for laser marking and engraving:

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

Anodized aluminum

Hardened metals

Alloyed steels

High-speed steels

Titanium, titanium alloys

Carbides

Brass

Copper

Precious metals (e.g. silver, gold) Coated metals

Product labeling

Industrial tags

Traceability  Datamatrix codes

Serial numbers

Metal Laser marking and engraving on metal: Steel, aluminum, silver

Marking of signs, promotional items and more

Directional signs, custom gifts and marketing materials are a few examples of metal engraving application ideas that can be personalised using a laser engraver.

Laser engraving metal application ideas:

Door signs

Nameplates

Cutlery

Promotional items

Mugs, keyrings, etc.

Signage

Personalization

Logos, fotos, text

Thermos flask, hip flask

Pocket knife Key Fobs

Photo frames

Locks

Lighters

Bottle openers

Cellular phones, tablets, laptops

Jewellery

marking metal padlock

sign laser engraved

Possible industries:

Advertising, promotions and gift industry

Sign and digital

Engravers

Laser marking of metals in the industrial sector

Laser marking metal applications

Laser marked metal applications are typically used for marking products with traceability features and encryptions. These applications can be found in the electronics and electrical industry, mechanical engineering and tool production, in sheet metal processing, medical field, advertising materials, jewellery and in the locomotive industry.

Color marking on stainless steel

A special type of annealing marking on metals involves color marking on stainless steel. Based on the technical possibilities with the MOPA laser, reproducible colors on stainless steel can be marked with a laser. For manufacturers of stainless steel products, this provides them with the opportunity to create special color designations, such as a company logo or functional markings like the indication for hot and cold on stainless steel fixtures.

engraving on clockwork parts

Applications in the laser industry:

Product labeling as plagiarism protection

Practical laser marking e.g. size, diameter, etc.

Production data e.g. date of manufacture, batch number or serial number

Codes for lasting traceability

Data matrix codes for quality assurance Lasering nameplates etc.

Representative industries for colour marking.

Kitchen appliance manufacturers who would like to adorn the stainless-steel fronts of the appliances with their colour logo.

Producers of knives and cutlery who want to embellish their stainless-steel products with colour logos.

Engravers and job shops who want to enlarge their product portfolios using the new options.

Processors of stainless steel trim parts from other industries who want to diversify their offerings with colour markings.

Contactless, permanent metal marking:

The marking of metals using a laser engraving machine is a very precise and clean form of metal processing. Markings such as serial numbers, data matrix codes and logos can be added to products and components in the highest resolution. The metal marking or engraving is done by the laser, without contact, and requires no pre- or post-processing. The annealing marking ensures a permanent, acid-, chemical- and corrosion-resistant laser marking without damaging the metal surface.

Permanent and cost-efficient metal engraving and marking

Using artistic text, logos or any other artwork; industrial applications, marketing materials and signage can be efficiently and permanently marked using a laser marking machine. The marking and laser engraving of pure and treated metals is a clear and neat form of processing metal. During the process of laser marking metal, cleaning is not needed as the laser is contactless with the material. A chemical- and corrosion-resistant marking can be achieved whilst the metal surface remains undamaged.

Foods that are suitable for laser marking

(organic) fruits, such as apples, bananas, pineapples, etc.

(organic) vegetables, such as cucumbers, squash, potatoes, etc.

baked goods (bread) meats and sausages many other types of foods

Natural branding can be done used on almost all food products. Direct laser labeling is done contact-free, so it has no impact on the quality, taste or shelf life of the food.

Areas of application for laser marking food

Environmentally friendly natural branding of (organic) foods:

Particularly within the organic fruits and vegetables sector, natural branding is quickly gaining in quality. Direct lasering of fruits and vegetables eliminates the necessity for environmentally damaging plastic packaging. With natural branding, the manufacturer’s or dealer’s brand is typically applied.

Food labeling with product data:

With laser technology, foods may also be directly marked with variable content. Food producers will quickly and simply add product data (date, origin, harvest or production date, etc.) with text, numbers and codes.

Food marking for advertising functions

Whether an apple is labeled with a corporate emblem and distributed at a trade fair or expo, Easter eggs are engraved, or a loaf of bread is embellished with the baker’s brand — with laser marking, branded foods can also be used for advertising purposes. The possibilities are just about endless.

Why should I buy laser for laser marking food?

Environmentally friendly, durable, flexible

Natural stigmatisation offers several advantages for food manufacturers and retailers:

The marking is sturdy, in contrast to stickers that do not adhere well and may be removed easily.

With direct food labeling, no plastic packaging is required — much to the delight of the atmosphere and customers.

All types of labeling are attainable using the laser: logos, text, images, serial numbers, codes (including with dynamic content).

Flexible from prototype construction to small series

From prototype construction to tiny series, the laser is the versatile tool for packaging design. laser cutting machines from impress users in the packaging industry due to their detail, speed and adaptability.

One laser cutter for many materials

Laser cutting, perforating, form cutting or carving makes you versatile with relation to the form and also the selected material. Your packaging can therefore be quite simply a punched cardboard box. whether paper, plastics, cardboard, corrugated cardboard or packaging films – laser cutting machines are suited to a wide range of materials.

Materials:

Cardboard 

Packaging

Film 

Plastic

Laser cutting and laser engraving open up unimagined possibilities in paper finishing. When you laser paper, you can enhance greeting cards, book covers or gift wrap with a tangible, individual engraving or a delicate laser-cut pattern. Furthermore, paper can be perforated with a laser. Whether logos, photos or ornaments for personalisation, you always get impressively accurate engravings and highly precise cutting edges with the laser.

Suitable materials for laser engraving and cutting:

fine paper art paper uncoated paper handmade paper cardboard card corrugated cardboard

Application examples for laser cutting and laser engraving of paper

With a laser cutting machine for paper finishing, you can create invitations, table cards or high-quality packaging with a haptic individual engraving. You can perfectly achieve even the smallest lettering and detailed graphics every time with a laser engraving. Delicate, laser-cut patterns give cards or packaging that special touch. Or you can create unusual shapes from printed papers with the laser contour cut.

Applications:

greeting cards invitations table cards

high-quality packaging book covers business cards

Industries:

paper finishing school supplies decorations arts and crafts

Laser marking plastics in a variety of ways. With a fiber laser, you can mark many different commercially used plastics, such as polycarbonate, pcb, polypropylene, polyethylene, pmma, polystyrol, and many more with a permanent, quick, high-quality finish.

Thanks to the low set-up times and flexibility a marking laser provides, marking from small batch sizes economically is now possible.

Suitable types of plastic

laser marking plastic

Poly ether ketone (PEEK)

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS)

Laser applications made from plastic

Applications

‘It is possible to permanently etch and engrave almost any type of plastic, although the various raw materials, color pigments and additives (e.g.

fillers, additives, flame retardants) may react differently.

For laser marking plastics, the fiber laser offers you a range of different methods, such as dyeing, carbonation or foaming. Since various plastics react very differently, you should always test a material sample.”

Some applications are:

Housings made of plastic Electric plugs

Electronic components

Printed circuit boards (PCB)

Automotive parts

Keyboards

Tools and handles of tools

Buttons and switches with day & night design

Identification tags for animals

Packaging

Films

Sensors

Non-contact laser marking is very fast as well as abrasion, heat and acid resistant.

Various types of plastics can be marked or engraved with a laser

All kinds of contents including logos, codes, serial numbers and fully dynamic contents from ERP systems, etc. can be used Smallest components and details can be marked quickly and easily with the laser in difficult to access areas.

Clear contrast and better (machine) readability with MOPA laser

More options for marking plastics

Laser marking dark plastic electronic part

Electronic part lasermarked

Many plastics can be marked with the conventional fiber laser. Most of the time, the marking result is very good, but for some plastics, the same level of homogeneity cannot always be achieved. These types of plastics can then be marked with a MOPA laser, which results in much more contrast and homogeneity. The adjustable pulse durations, which allow either short or long pulses, also help.

With dark plastics (such as PA 66 GF, PA 6 GF, PP GF, etc.), the surrounding material is less heated thanks to the short pulses and the associated low pulse energy. The plastics foam less and the marking is more homogeneous. Other plastics require more energy to heat up the material sufficiently. In this case, the long pulses help to optimize the foaming of the material. In both cases, marking with the MOPA laser leads to a more clear contrast and therefore to better (machine) readability.

Methods of laser marking on plastics

Foaming

Foaming leaves a tangible mark on the material. It can be seen as laser-induced boiling, which melts the surface. Due to the rapid cooling, bubbles are encapsulated in the material. These bubbles leave a positive mark, which is tangible.

The laser works on a low power level and longer pulses. Foaming works on all polymers, but also on some metals. Depending on the material the mark is light or dark.

Carbonizing

Carbonizing enables strong contrasts on bright surfaces. During the carbonizing process the laser heats up the surface of the material (minimum 100⁰ C) and oxygen, hydrogen or a combination of both gases is emitted. What’s left is a darkened area with higher carbon concentration.

The laser works with lower energy, which leads to slightly longer marking times compared to other processes. Carbonizing can be used for polymers or bio-polymers such as wood or leather. Since carbonizing always leads to dark marks, the contrast on dark materials will be rather minimal.

Color change

Color change on the material guarantees highest legibility. Laser marking with color change is basically an electrical process, which reorders the macromolecules (by changing the direction). No material is removed, but partial foaming is possible.

The laser works with a maximum pulse rate but low energy per pulse. Otherwise material would be removed or foaming might occur. Color change works on all polymers and the change of color can be bright or dark. Most color changes are dark.

Removing

Removing is used with multilayer plastics (laminates). During the removal process the laser beam removes the top layers, which had been applied to the base material. This results in color contrasts due to color differences in the layers.

Make a lasting impression on your customers with personalised, laser marking and laser engraving of promotional products. With a laser device, you will own a universal tool that allows you to design advertising gifts and promotional items that are individual and useful at the same time. Whether key chains, glasses, ball pens, engraved usb sticks, Zippo engraving or lighters, personalised promotional products are easily created with a laser system.

Refine wood, acrylic, textiles or glass with a C02 laser. Using a fiber laser, you can quite easily label and mark metals (stainless steel, natural aluminum…) or plastics (polycarbonate, polyamide…). With a laser machine of the flexx series, use both laser sources in one system to become even more independent in terms of material. This allows you to work much more efficiently, faster and more cost-effectively with a laser engraving machine than this was possible before with advertising printing.

Materials suitable for laser engraving

Paper and cardboard

Wood

Acrylic

Textiles

Glass

Metal, e.g. aluminum

Plastics, e.g. polycarbonate, polyamide

Rubber

Applications

Ball pens USB sticks

Key chain Lighters

Electronic devices

Advertising gifts

Office products

The laser can be used to engrave texts in the smallest fonts, logos with fine details or even pictures directly into the rubber. With a laser system you can create stamps in an efficient, inexpensive, simple and environmentally-friendly way with highest precision, which produce clean, detailed quality imprints. There is no need to use chemicals.

Rubber types suitable for laser engraving

Laser rubber

Natural rubber

Synthetic rubber

Microporous laser foam

Oil resistant laser rubber

Silicone rubber

Foam rubber

Odorless rubber

With a laser you can quickly and efficiently process rubber at little cost; whether you are producing a single piece or an entire rubber plate, you can significantly reduce production times with automated processes. That is why stamp engraving with laser devices has become the standard method of choice in stamp production. Furthermore, the laser is suitable for producing laser-engraved printing forms made of rubber for flexographic printing.

Stamp manufacture

Sign making

Office and school supplies

Arts & crafts

Digital printing

Flexographic printing

Rubber-based printing plate production

Rubber etching and engraving Can (rubber stamps) be cut with the laser as well?

Rubber can be cut to any shape with the laser such as round, square or optimized, can be selected. In addition, the “link” [Stage] function facilitates the handling of entire plates. Upon activation, the cutting lines are automatically interrupted at defined points. This facilitates the removal and cleaning of the plates.

Rubber stamp manufacture using laser engravers

Laser engraving machines for rubber stamp manufacturing play a criticall role in the area of rubber stamp manufacturing. Largely automated processes reduce production times significantly, therefore increasing the productivity levels of text plate engraving.

Save time when laser engraving rubber stamps

With laser engraving machines you’ll be able to manufacture rubber stamps within a couple of minutes and additionally streamline series manufacture significantly. Rubber stamp production with laser etching — always an advantage!

Laser finishing provides you with capabilities to create exceptional shapes for POS displays, outdoor advertising, illuminated advertising or advertising signs, making your end product more sophisticated and higher quality. The creative “finishing” with a laser cutting machine transforms a printed acrylic sheet or wood board into a finished product with a higher value. From straightforward rectangular advertising signs to advanced contours and markings, anything is possible with laser engraving and cutting machines.

Suitable materials for laser processing

polyester

Application examples for laser processing for signage & displays

With a laser, you can process unlimited applications and a vast range of materials to allow creation of highly sophisticated and creative advertising products. The laser beam is the universal “tool” for all geometries and material thicknesses. Whether rigid or flexible, hard or soft materials, you only need one tool for plastic, wood, composite boards, paper, film or textiles and much more.

Applications

Signage

Advertising signs

illuminated display illuminated advertising

POS/pop up displays

Industries:

signage & displays digital printing outdoor advertising

the acrylic used – manufacturer and type (cast or extruded); the system used – lens, laser power, processing table and exhaust; the laser parameters – ratio of speed, power, frequency and the focus positioning.

If these factors are correctly combined, you get a beautiful flame-polished edge.

What is the difference between acrylic and polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate (PC) brands such as Makrolon@ are often confused with acrylic. Especially as some manufacturers have both products in their range. Polycarbonate has fundamentally different properties – which are relevant for laser processing: For example, PC is less UV stable, more impactresistant and can be deformed cold. For laser processing, PC is only suitable for marking and cutting films up to approx. 500 um. Sheets of 1 mm and thicker will become black and carbonize when laser cut.

Can DiBond be laser cut?

Unfortunately, aluminum composite boards such as DiBond can not be laser cut. In principle, aluminum and plastic can be processed using laser technology. However, the combination of aluminum-plastic-aluminum results in an unusable and uneconomical result during laser cutting.

What about laser cutting films containing PVC?

Materials containing PVC are on the list of prohibited materials for laser processing. Toxic substances are produced when burning PVC, which may harm the operator or damage the laser machine. Nowadays, however, there are many PVC-free alternatives.

Are there laser-capable alternatives to Forex@ and Kapa@?

Unfortunately, Forex@ and Kapa@ can not be laser cut. As a PVC/PU-free lightweight foam board, we can recommend Smart-X from the manufacturer 3A Composites. This consists of 100% polystyrene and is excellent for laser cutting.

Lasers can engrave any design onto plaques and nameplates; from filigree motifs to complex designs. Laser engraving machines are particularly suitable for processing a wide variety of materials for series productions, ada signage or single pieces. Quickly and cost-effectively create signage for indoor and outdoor use or offer additional services like individual

“dog tag”, “door plate” engravings.

Materials suitable for signage engraving

Laminates

Acrylic

Anodized aluminum

Plastic

Paper

Stone

Glass

Wood

Textile

Stainless steel

Engraved brass plate

Create long-lasting labels and markings on many materials such as ada signage with laser engraving machines. Unusual shapes make your final product very interesting and high quality. From a rectangular shield, engraved badge to complex contours and labels, a single piece or series production is possible with a Trotec laser system.

Indoor and outdoor signage

Nameplates

Trophy marking

Safety signs

Signage

Advertising signs

Functional labels

Labels

Control panels

Industrial engravings, dataplates

Engraved brass plate

Laser engraving smartphones and laptops laser engraver laser. marking cutting engraving.

The use of a laser marking machine in personalising and creating custom items has various benefits such as identification for safety purposes. Items such as electronic products and mobile phone covers can be laser marked efficiently and simply with with text, images and logos using a laser engraver.

Best materials for laser marking

Plastics, e.g. acrylic / Plexiglass

Wood

Textiles

Leather

Metals, e.g. anodized aluminum

A few ideas for electronic products marked with a laser

Mobile case covers, client electronic merchandise and electronic displays covers are typically coated with anodized aluminum or coated plastic. Acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate is usually used for the manufacturing of electronic displays whilst mobile cases are mostly manufactured from wood, leather or textiles. During the engraving process depending on the material, these can be marked with a C02 or fiber laser. The laser power level used creates variable contrasts. Important to remember is that a laser cannot cut metal.

Unique finishes Personalisation

Security markings

Corporate identification on smartphones, tablets and laptops as well as protective covers

Carving on stone, granite, porcelain or marble offers unimaginable prospects. Your personal message “written in stone” may be an appropriate gift for several occasions. From elaborate photos to graphics all of this is doable with a  stone engraving machine. Stone laser engraving is performed with a C02 laser and is similar to a kind of “matting” of the material.

Types of stone suitable for laser engraving

Granite

Marble Slate

Basalt

Marble

Salt crystals

Pebbles

Stone tiles

Natural stone

Ceramic, porcelain

Application examples for stone engraving

Laser engraving on stone is especially effective with dark, polished, natural stones like granite, ceramic, porcelain, marble and basalt. The more solid and fine-grained the stone is, the clearer the stone engraving results are. White marble is additionally quite appropriate for this application because it will turn out a solid white stone engraving. Please remember it’s impossible to laser cut stones.

Application examples

Arts and crafts

Decorations

Gift items and lucky charms

Design

Interior design

Stone tiles

Headstones

The surface of the stone is fusible throughout laser engraving. Here, the material is processed directly. Hence no guide needs to be created for this application. Moreover, the laser beam is the universal tool for all shapes and material thicknesses. In contrast to edge cutters, no separate tool head is needed for various materials, shapes or material thicknesses, saving time and money within the production method.

Laser cut delicate parts for construction sets, puzzles or craft provides for toys, or personalise wooden toys with logos, names or sayings with laser engraving. machines are significantly suitable for processing a large vary of materials, whether the job includes serial production or individual items.

Materials suitable for laser processing:

Wood

Plywood

MDF

Plastics

Acrylic

Textiles felt

Polyester.

Examples of laser-cut and laser-engraved toys

Wood is a common material for toys, therefore the flexibility of the laser is of great advantage. The dark cutting edge and the brownish or whitish coloured engraving serve as extraordinary design parts. produce high-quality, artistic finish products for a large vary of applications.

laser cutting acrylic dinosaur

Laser cutting acrylic dinosaur

Areas of application

puzzles construction kits wooden toys craft supplies school supplies handicrafts creative design educational toys baby toys kids toys.

Laser cutters for toys made out of wood, cardboard or acrylic

Laser processing of wood is a sublimation method. That is, the solid material is converted directly into gaseous state through combustion. Here conjointly dust is created, which is perceptible as smoke. For wood processing, we thus recommend the utilization of an efficient extraction system. Thereby you attain perfect engraving and cutting results. additionally, the service lifetime of your laser machine can therefore be prolonged. That is, extraction with most rate of flow is essential when it involves wood processing with lasers.

Functional laser marking for part identification and traceability as well as engravings for design purposes are indispensable in the watch industry. While one engraved mechanically or etched in the past, more and more laser machines are now being used for marking tasks. Part numbers, serial numbers and/or charge labeling, as well as data matrix codes, but also decorative markings such as logos and graphics, are applied to watch parts, e.g. clockwork components, oscillation weights, bezels, crowns, housings, watch case backs or dials by means of laser marking. The advantage of the laser here is clearly the high precision so that even the smallest and filigree laser markings can be carried out efficiently, quickly and with high precision on wristwatches.

Suitable materials for laser engraving and laser marking

stainless steel titanium ceramics brass gold and other precious metals leather (for the wristbands with wristwatches) silicone and elastomers for seals sapphire glass.

Application examples for laser marking and laser engraving of watch parts

Applications

With a fiber laser, clockwork components, oscillation weights, bezels, crowns, housings, watch case backs or dials are laser-marked or laser engraved.

In addition, leather wristbands for wrist watches, silicone and elastomers for watch parts such as seals or also sapphire glass can be processed with a C02 laser.

Other aspects are important in prototype construction such as clockworks. In contrast to serial production, a wide variety of materials are used for prototypes and individual parts are rather manufactured, which are constantly changed. Materials which are rather untypical for watchmakers, such as wood or acrylic also have to be processed; the processing of metal also plays an important role here. Also offers a perfect solution here: the flatbed lasers of the Speedy range with Flexx function. Here, two laser sources (fiber and C02 lasers) are integrated in a flatbed device, whereby both laser sources can be used uniquely in a single operation.

Using a  laser machine  you can cut and engrave toys, arts, crafts, souvenirs, Christmas jewellery, gift items, architectural models and inlays. During the laser processing of wood material, personal customisation options are usually the focus. Laser machines and laser cutters can process a variety of wood types to create the desired look and can cut thicknesses of up to 20 mm.

Wood types suitable for laser processing

MDF

HDF

Multiplex

Plywood

Chipboard

Natural wood, real wood

Precious woods

Solid wood, solid timber

Cork

Veneers

laser machine an extremely versatile instrument for processing wood sheets. In the design industry, dark cutting edges and brownish or whitish colored engravings serve as exceptional design elements in wood products. With such an amazing cariety, there’s lots to design.

Arts and crafts

Toys

Furniture construction

Interior design

Shopfitting

School supplies

Decorations

Gift items

Christmas decorations

Architectural models

Inlays

Since wood is a natural material, the laser user must consider a number of parameters such as the density and the resin content of the wood for the processing. Soft woods, e.g. balsa, require less laser power and can be cut more quickly. Hardwood, as an example of dense wood, on the other hand requires more laser power. For MDF, which consists of glued wood fibers.

Will the laser engraving always become dark?

The brownish-colored laser engraving is well known. When processing varnished wood, with the appropriate laser settings you can also achieve a white engraving. Here we recommend very low power at high speed.