Laser Etching Painted Metal

If successful the void in the paint could then be used to electrochemically etch the holes in the sha.

Laser etching painted metal.

Compatible with stainless steel titanium chromium nickel aluminum steel copper brass and the majority of crude metals. Thermark and cermark a selection of top end products that are known to the market to achieve black marking. The laser engraving machine is widely used for marking and labeling on painted metal products. Needing a prototype done for a shaft encoder steveastrouk asked me to experiment with removal of paint on stainless steel using our laser cutter.

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. The advantage of metal marking with a co2 laser is that the mark is actually produced on top of the metal without removing material so there is no impact on the metal s tolerance or strength. Co2 metal marking this quick dry easy to use permanent metal laser ink provides the highest contrast ink in the industry. Whereas laser engraving only creates black marks laser etching can be used to create both black and white marks.

Laser marking paints and paint thinners oxidizers. Heartier fabrics such as denim canvas and leather can withstand higher power settings during engraving. Engraving fabric but the laser burns through the material. Should give a nice deep etch where the laser removed the masking.

Laser etching stands out when it comes to creating high contrast markings. Negative laser etched metal. 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. It should also be noted that coated metals such as anodized aluminum or painted brass do not require pre treatment.

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. For this reason laser engraving is usually used in combination with laser etching to create high contrast engravings. After that just removing the plastic laquer with paint thinner.

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