Laser Marking Steel
Laser marking and laser engraving of steel – everything from a single source
When laser marking steel, the decorative, esthetic aspect is of lesser importance. Rather, it is the practical, technical traceability of components in the manufacturing process that is of great importance. Our know-how includes technical allocation for components, barcodes, QR codes, data matrix codes, and, of course, decorative writing and logos of all kinds.
During the marking process, a thin layer of the steel’s surface is removed. In doing so, the heated area changes its color to a contrasty, oxidizing brown or matte black.
During the marking process, a thin layer of the steel’s surface is removed. In doing so, the heated area changes its color to a contrasty, oxidizing brown or matte black.
Since a Nd:YAG laser system’s wavelength is so short, it is especially suitable for all common steel and tool steel alloys. In combination with laser cutting, CO2 lasers allow clear part marking, too. Depending on the marking intensity, the identification is even after chromating, galvanizing and other procedures easily visible.
So, if you are looking for a service provider you can rely on at any time, you have come to the right place. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
So, if you are looking for a service provider you can rely on at any time, you have come to the right place. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Possible applications – unlimited flexibility
A typical field of application for laser marking of steel and tool steel is labeling of components and assemblies during the cutting process of platinum sheets with CO2 laser systems. But laser engravings also frequently replace mechanical engraving procedures when deep engravings in plastic injection molds and vulcanization molds are required.
Laser engraving in injection mold
Laser marking with lot number and type identification
Laser marking of steel – important information at a glance
In principle, laser marking of steel is a very clean and precise way to process material. The marking is particularly abrasion-resistant and lasting.
This often serves traceability purposes in the event of product liability by using timestamps and manufacturer IDs. These markings are extremely important in fixture construction, toolmaking, and mechanical engineering to satisfy the high quality requirements of various standards.
This often serves traceability purposes in the event of product liability by using timestamps and manufacturer IDs. These markings are extremely important in fixture construction, toolmaking, and mechanical engineering to satisfy the high quality requirements of various standards.
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Maximum size of flat material:
2,000 mm x 3,000 mm
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Minimum material thickness:
non-rigid material from 0.05 mm
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Maximum size of workpiece:
1,000 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm
- File templates as vector file, bitmap, or image file from all common software products (*.ai, *.eps, *.dwg, *.dxf, *.bmp, *.jpg, etc.)
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Further processing offer:
2D laser cutting, HSC milling, milling engravings, thread cutting, drilling, turning, and bending
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Surface refinements:
Lacquering, high-gloss polishing, sandblasting, abrasive blasting, grinding, brushing, and galvanic procedures
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Machines:
Nd:YAG laser marking systems, CO2 laser marking systems
