What Is Laser Engraving?

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Laser engraving technology uses a focused laser beam to vaporize a pattern on a surface, creating a permanent design. This technology relies on a process known as “ablation” – breaking of molecular bonds upon thermal impact. Laser engraving is compatible with a wide range of materials, including metals, glass, plastics, and silicon.

Laser Photonics designs laser engraving machines in-house, offering its clients turnkey and custom-tailored solutions that modernize inventory management, branding, texturing, personalization, and crafting.

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Discover the Benefits of Laser Engraving

Industrial Precision Tools for Lifetime Durability

Superior Performance

Laser engraving machines deliver consistent, high-qualityresults that surpass other industrial engraving methods. Aprecise,non-contact process, laser engraving recreates theprogrammed pattern with fine detail and high speedwithout damaging the underlying material..

Safety & Sustainability

Laser engraving is an operator-safe and eco-friendlysolution.This technology does not rely on abrasives orchemicals that generate waste and pollution. Operators oflaser equipment need only to protect their eyes and theeyes of those nearby. Laser processing generates minimaldust, while any fumes produced can be filtered by a fumeextractor..

Low Maintenance

Laser engraving tools require no consumables or regularpart replacements.In fact, among various industrial engraving technologies available today, laser engravingstands out for its minimal need for consumables and maintenance.This technology is ideal for repeated, intenseuse and does not involve recurring material costs ordowntime for preparation or post-process cleanup..

Cost Savings

While the initial investment into a laser engraving systemmay be large, using this technology promises long-termbenefits and returns. When handled properly, laser-poweredtools require minimal upkeep and provide reliable,consistent performance for years. Team Laser Photonicscan help make that happen with the help of its user trainingand maintenance professionals..

Laser Engraving vs. Other Methods

Discover how laser engraving outperforms other industrial engraving techniques in terms of speed, performance, and cost of consumables

CNC Engraving vs. Laser Engraving

While CNC engraving can provide intricate detailing and is widely used for personalization and branding, this method typically creates shallow designs. Physically grinding into the material, CNC mills require a constant renewal of cutter bits like V-bits, carbide bits, or ball end mills. The abrasion can put stress on the material and damage a workpiece that is thin or fragile. In comparison, fiber laser engraving is a contactless, no-consumables process that relies on the heat impact from a high-intensity infrared light..

Diamond Drag vs. Laser Engraving

A type of CNC engraving, diamond drag engraving draws a sharp diamond tip along a surface, etching the desired pattern. This method is also limited in depth, while it is able to cut through materials a standard CNC engraver is not compatible with. Laser engraving is the more versatile of these techniques – it creates deep 3D designs and can discolor the surface through annealing. In addition to this, even the smallest cutting bit in CNC milling cannot compete with a focused beam of light when it comes to the precise engraving of fine details. A laser engraver and cutter is also significantly faster than any motorized CNC engraving tool..

Laser Engraving Applications

Laser Photonics offers handheld and stationary laser marking and engraving systems with custom configurations

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How Laser Engraving Works

A fiber laser engraver relies on ablation or annealing to create a desired pattern on a surface.

Understanding the Technology:

Infrared light is generated in an optical fiber and travels to the scanhead
Inside the scanhead, the laser beam is focused and directed according to set parameters
The laser beam is released and scans the surface in the programmed graphic pattern
The result is a precise engraving (laser ablation) or color change (annealing) of the pattern on the workpiece

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Our Laser Engraving Solutions

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