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What is Laser Engraving?
A
coherent beam of light is generated and this bean of light is as hot as
the sun , if not hotter , it is focused on some substrate and the heat
generated vapourises the contact area , the beam width is 0.07mm in
width and the power concentrated in that are is immense!!!. We use C02
lasers which work on ANY material barring metals (the wavelength of the
light is not absorbed by them) from tracing paper to 20mm thick
perspex.
The lasers are settable so that one can engrave on tracing paper or
kiss cut vinyl or chunk cut. We can mark or cut just about ANYTHING. We
do have VERY heavy duty 3d CnC large format routers/mill/engravers
where materials like stainless steel CAN be cut and shaped , so
basically your imagination is the only limit in what can be
accomplished.
There are certain advantages to using a laser over other conventional
tools. One is that the laser produces its engraved mark with a
non-contact method. Therefore the wear and tear associated with
conventional tooling is not present. This also reduces potential
product damage and deformation.
The mark is permanent, concise and clean. Lasers also can engrave
faster than many conventional methods, Lasers also have the advantage
of engraving onto materials that are un-engraveable by other methods.
This includes wood and other materials. In addition, the same machine
that can engrave also can be used to cut through most materials far
more intricately and precisely than ANY other method
This application is commonly used for corporate-branding, personal identification and/or serialization.
Laser engraving is one of the most stunning ways to decorate leather.
No other method can produce as fine of detail as laser engraving. The
most common applications are for personalized items such as wallets and
key fobs.
Fabric cutting can be accomplished very easily with a laser.
Cutting of cotton and polyester are just two of the many fabrics that
can be cut. Whether it's for a rugby jersey or for an armrest of a
couch, the applications for cutting fabrics are nearly endless.
Laser engraved ceramics have the advantage of permanent mark without
mechanical contact with the material or the use of chemicals/abrasives.
Engraving of text, graphics and logos is common.Marking of anodized
aluminum with a CO2 laser by has many advantages. It is a
non-contact process, which leaves the anodized layer intact and
maintains its corrosion resistance. Any anodizing color, including
clear, can be used and the results are a nearly white marking with no
heat distortion or exposed bare metal. Secondary processing can allow
for additional colors to be used on the marked areas for special
appearance needs.
Speak to us about what you hope to achieve , we most likely can do it
at a price that will astound you and with a level of quality that is
virtually unheard of.