References and Application Notes

 

Comparison of Marking Methods

 
There are numerous laser marking systems being used to engrave nameplates as a means of applying the advantages of laser marking to products that are too large and / or too heavy to the laser marking systems.
  
Marking Process Speed Performance Image Flexibility

 

 

 

 

Laser marking

Good

Good

Good

 

 

 

 

Chemical Etch

Good

Good

Poor

 

 

 

 

Photo Etch

Good

Good

Poor

 

 

 

 

Ink-Jet

Good

Poor

Good

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Stamping

Good

Good

Poor

 

 

 

 

Nameplates

NA

Moderate

Poor

 

 

 

 

Casting/ Molding

Good

Good

Poor

 

 

 

 

Pneumatic Pin

Moderate

Good

Moderate

 

 

 

 

Vibratory Pencil

Poor

Good

Good

 

 

 

 

CO2 Laser Mask Marker

Good

Moderate

Poor

 

Please recommend the papers related to lasers and laser applications.

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