Laser marking anodized aluminum is a selective process known as laser etching.
Anodized aluminum laser engraving.
Laser anodized aluminum anodized aluminum engravable sheet materials are suitable for many applications including awards trophies nameplates labels and much more.
The laser beam only removes the anodized layer from the aluminum piece resulting in high quality marks.
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Round blank anodized aluminum engraving disc are used for a variety of things including id tags trophy medallions personalized pendant charms key chains and even as dog tags or livestock tags.
Depending on the color of the anodized aluminum itself a fiber marking laser can efficiently produce darker marks while a co2 marking system can produce bright engraving with contrast.
Laser engraving machine technology available.
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These solid aluminum plates are versatile and work.
Mostly used to engrave metal anodized aluminum and plastic.
Barcodes data matrix codes dmc alphanumeric numbers can be engraved directly on the surface.
Laser machines are an ideal technology for marking and engraving on anodized aluminum and can be used with both co2 and fiber systems.
Laser etching anodized aluminum.
Engraving on anodized aluminum using 8 5 watt pro endurance laser read a personal story about anodized metal etching by markus geßner.
The color of the mark is highly contrasted between the anodized aluminum and the laser induced mark.
Laser engraving anodized aluminium the right way posted by adrian anodized aluminium is a very versatile material it has high contrast when laser engraved moderate wear resistance and is highly resistant to corrosion.
Full guidance about engraving on anodized aluminum.
This instructable will show you how to use a laser cutter to etch anodized aluminum.
Following technologies are available for laser engraving machines.
According to how a material is engraved.
Laser marking engraving or etching of anodized aluminum is perfect to do direct part marking.