Laser Marking - Stafford

Our laser marking systems are also exceptionally appropriate for automated markings such as 2D codes (Data Matrix™), consecutive serial numbers, etc. Using a highly precise laser beam, a permanent marking is applied to a variety of materials, such as plastic and metal. With the associated software, there are no limits to your labelling ideas. Typical application areas: Tools Ball bearings Metal parts for the automotive or aviation industries Plastic products and components for household products High precision micro-encoding of medical instruments Decorative markings on promotional items and brand name products Strengths of the ÖSTLING marking lasers include: Light and compact construction No cooling system necessary Unbeatable flexibility with high quality Extremely long service life of the laser diode OEM models and complete solutions are available User-friendly software under Windows 2000/XP Precisely adaptable to your needs due to our own special mechanical engineering dept. These marking types are available with marking lasers: Engraving A groove is etched in the component with a laser beam. The marking depth can be up to 50 µm. The material melts or vaporizes in this process. Colour changes Marking by changing the colour can be done with some lacquers and most plastics. Special additives guarantee a high contrast colour change at the place where the laser beam makes contact. Foaming The plastic is thermally disintegrated at the laser beam's point of impact due to the heat of the laser beam. This results in gaseous decomposition products, the plastic foams. Material abrasion This is a special form of engraving. In the case of aluminium, an anodic coating, for example, can be removed in order to reveal the differently coloured layer beneath it. Annealing colours Here the heat of the laser beam and the atmospheric oxygen change the colour of the metal. There is no significant material abrasion. The laser beam penetrates max. 5 µm into the metal.

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