Laser Marking Method
Laser Marking System apply different laser marking method like Engraving, Annealing, Foaming, Carbonising, Layer removal by appropriate technology, which the laser marking system by Unikonex Laser Marker, CO2 laser marking system, Fiber laser marking system.
Engraving
This marking method removes layers of material and makes depressions in the surface. Because the very high power density of the laser radiation, vaporization or melt expulsion. Even very hard metallic materials or ceramics can be marked permanently with this marking method. The depression depth can be controlled via processing parameters. Engravings is commonly used for parts subject to abrasion or during anticorrosive treatments of coated parts.
Annealing
Metals like stainless steels or titanium are locally heated by the laser, which results in changes to the microstructure and the creation of an oxide layer. These two factors generate a colored marking, depending on the temperature and thickness of the oxide layer, this method creates different colors like yellow, green, red, blue and even black. Black marking achieves the highest contrast and the surface remains absolutely smooth since no material is removed. This marking method is always used where the surface must not be damaged, i. e. for surgical instruments, ball bearings, and hydraulic cylinders.
Foaming
The marking method of foaming is only possible with certain synthetic materials. The laser beam locally melts the synthetic material and due to the vaporization of the carbons and additives, small gas bubbles are formed which foam up the synthetic material. The cooling rate is sufficiently high to firmly enclose the bubbles. therfore a raised marking is produced. The marking appears bright and with high contrasts on dark resins.
Carbonizing
Carbonization is a thermochemical reaction that breaks up carbon compounds to release carbon. Carbonization is used for bright resins and organic materials (paper, cardboard, wood and leather) where the color effect to be achieved is from bright to dark.
Layer removal
This marking method acts as an indirect marking of coated materials, i. e. anodized aluminum, laser marking films, and painted base materials. The laser beam removes the coated layers by vaporization and the base materials become visible again to get the marking effect. This marking method is frequently used in applications of the automotive industry, through the removal of the layers of varnish the user symbols are applied on backlit, translucent resins. Another application is the marking of laser marking films to create self-adhesive labels. During this process, the laser not only be used for marking or called kiss cutting, but also for cutting the film.