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When marking metals, depending upon the specific material being marked, a range of marking types are possible.

  • Surface Marks, annealing and blackmarking, are possible on some metals --- most notably stainless --- where the mark is created by a laser-induced surface chemical reaction and consequently no material is removed leaving a smooth, high-contrast mark.
  • Ablation is the removal of a coating to reveal a lower, contrasting or colored layer.  One of the most common examples of this process is the removal of the anodization layer from anodized aluminum when making name tags and signage.
  • Engraving involves removing material to some depth to create a mark.  Unlike traditional methods, the workpiece isn’t physically touched allowing for very fine marks over a range of depths.

When working with polymers, there are two types of marks that are most common.  Although, there are a range of additives that can be admixed with the polymer during production that enable other effects.

  • Surface Mark/Light Engraving produces a high-contrast mark that removes very little if any material and results in a mark that is smooth to the touch.  This is most often done with pigmented plastics.
  • Foaming is the result of the laser releasing gas micro-bubbles in the plastic.  This creates a white-light gray mark in an otherwise clear or translucent plastic.

Industries We Serve:

  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Manufacturing and Fabricating
  • Medical
  • Promotional and Ad Specialties
  • Tooling
  • Plumbing and Fittings
  • Architecture
  • Aerospace
  • Military and Firearms
  • Fashion and Decor
  • Nameplates
  • Signage


We offer a full-range of marking systems from simple desktops to fully-automated, robot-equipped production workhorses.  Systems can be provided with a generous compliment of standard features or custom-configured to meet your specific requirements. 

Systems are available with:

  • Marking areas from 100x100mm up to 1000x500mm
  • Ability to mark graphics, barcodes, data matrixes, and text using any TTL font
  • Fiber, MOPA, CO2, Green, or UV lasers in a range of power levels
  • Up to 9 motorized and programmable axes
  • Vertical, Tilting Vertical, and Horizontal Rotary Attachments with 0.005° accuracy
  • ±100° Rotating Scanhead
  • TTL or Reflex vision system for locating and validating marks
  • Pre-drilled work-stage for rapid fixturing in a wide range of sizes
  • A variety of optics for different marking areas
  • Pneumatic or manual safety door
  • HeNe laser focusing system
  • Attachments for handling specialized parts
  • Rotary Dial table with 2 to 8 stations
  • Integrated conveyor and/or pick-and-place automation
  • Automated, high-volume pen marking systems
  • Tag and continuous foil marking systems
  • Specialized cabinets to accommodate over-sized parts
  • A full range of fume extractors
  • Powerful, user-friendly system management and design Windows software
  • Remote diagnostics and support

Metals Other Materials
Stainless steel Natural skin
Aluminum Chamois
Anodized aluminum Suede
Alloy metals Alcantara, Nabuk
Tempered metals Cotton, linen, silk, denim
Steel lines Natural wood
Super quick steels Glass sheets
Titanium and titanium alloys Crystal
Carbides Glass for mirrors and windows
Brass Solid wood
Copper Exotic woods
Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, etc.) Teak, MDF, HDF, multiplex
Coated metals Glass cable, colored, pressed
Cylindrical parts Bottles and glasses
Pipe and tubing Plywood, particleboard, cork
  Plastics and rubber
  Stone and marble
  Paper and cardboard


All of our systems are backed by our highly-responsive service, support and training teams.

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