0.5mm depth – for specific industrial applications. The industries marking metal, is even bigger with jewelry, medical, automotive, aeronautics, and energy, to name a few. Fiber laser machines are low maintenance, use no consumables, and create high-contrast marks. Metal engraving is used for the marking of text, logos, pictures, numbers, 2D codes, the list is endless. Examples include aluminum, anodized aluminum, steel, stainless steel, magnesium, lead, and zinc. They’re ideal for engraving all types of metal surfaces.
Name Plates are available in brass, anodized aluminum, lacquered aluminum, plastic, etc. Metal Engraving and Marking with Fiber Laser Machines For almost any metals, fiber laser machines provide readable marks quickly and efficiently. It is also used where a minimum depth of engraving is required into a metal – e.g. Over 70 combinations of materials, finishes, and colors. It comes supplied with a carbide point tip and template to help. This type of engraving provides a more ‘classic’ engraved look and is suitable for text, logos on virtually all metals. Personalize your metal, glass and stone valuables with the Dremel Electric Engraver Tool.
As a result the metal will be ‘etched’ by either a diamond tip or extremely fine metal cutter. Rotary engraving, unlike laser, is performed through physical contact between the cutter and metal being engraved. Useful when a higher contrast between the metal and text is required, or extremely high detail (photographs or detailed logos). If you are relatively new to this technology, you are probably. Laser marking on a metallic surface will result in a black finish – please see images below. From welding plastics to engraving metals, lasers have found a place in every industry. The choice of using laser or rotary technology will largely depend on the final look/application you require. Melbourne City Engraving can engrave on all metallic products – flat or cylindrical.Ĭommon metals that we supply and engrave include:ĭepending on your needs, we are pleased to offer both laser and rotary engraving services. MnM Laser Engraving in San Antonio, TX for our top-quality sand-etching, sublimation printing, leather embossing/debossing and hot foil stamping services.