Laser Etching Painted Metal

Co2 metal marking this quick dry easy to use permanent metal laser ink provides the highest contrast ink in the industry.

Laser etching painted metal. It should also be noted that coated metals such as anodized aluminum or painted brass do not require pre treatment. After that just removing the plastic laquer with paint thinner. With the laser engraving machine you can engrave your designed graphic images words and logos on painted metal products which is commonly applied to electronics engraving mobile phone shell engraving logo engraving photo engraving and. Using a fiber laser system permanent markings can be etched and engraved onto most metals.

Needing a prototype done for a shaft encoder steveastrouk asked me to experiment with removal of paint on stainless steel using our laser cutter. Compatible with stainless steel titanium chromium nickel aluminum steel copper brass and the majority of crude metals. Whereas laser engraving only creates black marks laser etching can be used to create both black and white marks. Although primarily sold as an aerosol co2 is also available as a liquid or powder.

For this reason laser engraving is usually used in combination with laser etching to create high contrast engravings. Heartier fabrics such as denim canvas and leather can withstand higher power settings during engraving. The only exception is stainless steel which requires laser annealing. Negative laser etched metal.

Laser etching stands out when it comes to creating high contrast markings. The first step in avoiding burning fabric with a laser engraving cutting machine is to understand which fabrics can withstand the process and at what temperatures. Should give a nice deep etch where the laser removed the masking. The laser engraving machine is widely used for marking and labeling on painted metal products.

If successful the void in the paint could then be used to electrochemically etch the holes in the sha. The most common etchings and engravings are data matrix codes barcodes logos serial. Laser marking paints and paint thinners oxidizers. Another thing i want to try is covering the steel with paint or spray plastic and burning it off with the engraver then etching with vinegar and an adjustable power supply.

Laser etching engraving etching and engraving are the main laser processes used to produce markings onto parts and products.