Machines manufactured by Laserax are turnkey marking solutions ready to be integrated in production lines. Manually loaded or fully automated, they include laser safety, dust extraction, barcode validation, and remote support.
Manually Loaded Laser Marking Machines
Fully Automated Laser Marking Machines
Each type of metal absorbs light and conducts heat differently. Your metal part is thus at the core of choosing the right laser engraver for your application.
Once you get your machine, it’s already been configured by our experts with a specific marking process. Its configuration is mostly based on the metal being marked. For future applications, the same machine can be configured to mark different metals.
A machine’s configuration depends on its laser parameters. Examples of parameters that can be modified are laser power, movement speed, pulse duration, and number of laser passes. Here are the possible marking processes resulting from these configurations.
Metal etching machines offer the fastest marking speed possible. For example, Laserax is able to etch high-quality data matrix codes on aluminum parts in just 1.40 seconds (for a 16x16 DMC of 10x10 mm; find out more about marking speeds for aluminum here).
This process is the best choice for most applications, unless you need increased resistance to surface treatments, corrosion, or wear and tear. In those cases, engraving or annealing will be better adapted to your application.
You can laser etch: Steel, Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum, Lead, Magnesium, Zinc
Laser engraving machines generate marks that are deep enough to resist abrasion and most surface treatments. When engraving metals with this process, you can implement traceability earlier in the production process. Examples of metal laser engraving are VIN markings and shotblast resistant markings.
You can laser engrave: Steel, Aluminum, Anodized Aluminum (before anodization)
Laser annealing is used to avoid any damage to the part surface, as it is the only process that does not use laser ablation. Instead, it triggers a chemical reaction that creates marks under the material’s surface. This method is useful for parts like stainless steel exhaust lines, which must keep a high resistance to corrosion.
You can laser anneal: Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome Plating
As the name suggests, deep engraving creates markings with smooth edges that are much deeper than regular engravings. This process is typically used for applications that have depth and aesthetic requirements. Some examples include logos, stamping plates, and mold inserts. The engraving speed varies based on the laser power, the material, and the line width.
You can deep engrave: Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum