Why mark with lasers?
Service Detail from Custom Machine & Tool Co., Inc.
Why mark with laser
- Mark permanence----Once applied it remains with the product for life. There is no chance of fading or falling off.
- Graphic flexibility----Any type of logo, bar code, 2D Data-Matrix bar code, patent number, trademark, alpha-numeric, icon, symbol, or graphic design can be applied in almost any shape and size.
- Process repeatability----Based on the programmed control and high positioning accuracy of the laser all markings repeat from part to part.
- Non contact process----Allows for all shapes from flat to concave to convex and cylindrical to be marked with no tool wear and low influence on the material.
- High resolution----Very demanding and complex marks can be produced with clarity and high readability down to character sizes smaller than .010 inches.
- Incremental marking----Progress part serialization and sequential number processing is computer controlled with no part to part setup.
- Environmentally friendly----The process is self contained and generates no waste products
- High speed----Assures fast turn around time and cost effective marking because of pre programmed computer controlled processing movement from piece to piece and design to design is seamless.
- Superior quality and accuracy----Because of the precise nature of the Nd:YAG laser beam and the computer controlled marking setting quality and accuracy are maintained throughout the order.
- Material flexibility----Ferrous and non ferrous metals, plastics, and ceramics can all be marked with the same designs generated from preprogrammed setting that adjust the laser to meet the engraving, annealing, ablation, etching, or color change and bleaching requirements of the material.