Laser Marking and Laser Engraving Services Specifications

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Capabilities

	Marking Capabilities
	Your choices are...
	Bar / Matrix Code		Standard identification codes for inventory management, pricing, and shipping.  Includes Universal Product Codes (UPC) and other standardized bar and matrix code formats.
	Certification / Regulatory Symbols		Marking or engraving for products indicating compliance with national or international regulatory standards such as CE, UL, CSA, and many others.
	Logos / Graphics		Product and/or company identification and logos.  Frequently involves graphic design and decorative attributes.
	Serial Numbers		Serialized identification for products or packaging.  These markings often include product model numbers, agency certifications, identification numbers, etc.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary label or nameplate product.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Materials

	Materials
	Your choices are...
	Metals		Any of a broad category of elements that usually have a shiny surface and grayish color, are good conductors of electricity and heat, can be melted or fused, hammered into thin sheets, or drawn into wire.  Common metals include, steel, copper, gold silver, tin, iron, lead, aluminum, and magnesium.
	Plastics		Any of numerous organic, synthetic, or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
	Rubber		Natural or synthetic high polymers characterized by their elasticity, high abrasion resistance, and fluid and chemical resistance.  Natural rubber includes gum rubber (polyisoprene) and latex. Synthetic rubber includes many grades such as Norprene®, neoprene, and silicone.
	Glass		Glass is a large class of materials with variable mechanical and optical properties that is formed by cooling from a molten state without crystallization.  Glass is a hard, brittle material consisting of a mixture of silicates that is usually transparent or translucent.  It is considered to be a cooled liquid rather than a true solid.
	Stone / Marble / Granite		Stone is any concentrated earthy or mineral matter (rock).  Granite is a hard natural igneous rock consisting chiefly of quartz, orthoclase or microcline, and mica.  Marble is a metamorphic rock formed by the alteration of limestone.
	Composites		A solid material comprised of two or more substances that have distinct properties. When merged, each substance retains its own characteristics while imparting the entire composition with beneficial properties. For example, a plastic material in which a fibrous framework is embedded for greater structural stability.
	Foam		Any of various lightweight, porous, semi-rigid or spongy materials.
	Other		Other, unlisted material.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Services Offered

	Services Offered:
	Your choices are...
	CAD / CAM Support		Vendor has the computer technology to receive solid model files electronically and use those files for part creation.
	Design Assistance		Supplier can assist with concepts, manufacturing costs, manufacturing techniques and material considerations. Supplier may also be able to assist in upgrading or redesigning, re-evaluating or modernizing existing products to increase performance and/or reduce manufacturing costs.
	Prototype		Prototype or part will be used in actual functional testing.
	Short Run		Supplier has capabilities for providing low volume production.
	Production		Supplier has capabilities for providing high volume production.
	Inspection / Quality Control		Supplier has capabilities for providing quality inspection reports or statistical process control data.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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Regional Preference

	Your choices are...
	North America		This selection will only return companies located in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
	United States Only		This selection will return only companies located within the United States.
	Northeast US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northeast US; namely Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
	Southern US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southern US; namely Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and West Virginia.
	Northwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Northwest US; namely Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.
	Southwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Southwest US; namely Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
	Midwest US Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Midwest US; namely Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
	Canada Only		This selection will return only companies located in Canada.
	South / Central America Only		This selection will return only companies with facilities in South American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, or in Central American countries such as Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, etc.
	Europe Only		This selection will return only companies located in Europe; namely Germany, Ireland, Italy, United Kingdom, etc.
	South Asia Only		This selection will return only companies located in South Asia; namely India, Pakistan, Nepal, etc.
	Near East Only		This selection will return only companies located in the Near East; namely Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, etc.
	East Asia / Pacific Only		This selection will return only companies located in East Asia; namely China, Japan, Taiwan, etc.
	Other		Any unlisted country or region.
	Search Logic:		Products with the selected attribute will be returned as matches. Leaving or selecting "No Preference" will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.

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