Posted on 04 Nov 2019
Applications and Benefits of Laser Engravings
There are many methods by which the materials can be engraved but metal laser engraving technology is the most common one. The reason is that it is very cost-efficient and reliable because of the quality it provides. The overall efficiency of the engraving is better when laser is used. As compared to other methodologies of engraving or traditional methods of the same, laser is much better. It has quickly gained the traction and has now become one of the most used technology in the whole industry for engraving purposes. Well-known companies like One to One Engravers Ltd also use it.
The metal laser engraving technology is used in wide variety of domains like aerospace, electronics, medical as well as automotive. Below are some of the applications of the same:
1. Personalisation for aesthetic purposes:
An example of personalisation for aesthetic purposes is jewellery. The engravings on jewellery pieces, especially gold or silver coins are done by businesses for gifting purposes. In such cases, the engraving has to be of great quality. This category also includes things like trophies, medals, plaques etc. The laser technology leaves a permanent mark which stays on the product for a lifetime. This is the reason why laser engraving and laser marking popular choice for customisation in products like these.
2. Stainless steel:
The applications of steel are endless. It is probably the most used metal in the world because it is strong in build and cheap in cost. Laser engravings are used on steel which removes the oxides, contaminants and debris from the metal and gives it a nice finish. This is how laser helps in production of high-quality steel-based products.
3. Engravings on brass:
After steel, brass is also a commonly used metal. But they both have different properties and applications. Brass has got a lower melting point as compared to steel, whereas the thermal conductivity is higher than steel. These factors combining with another fact that it is a very reflective metal makes it difficult to work on. The problem is that the laser technology works with heat which it uses to vaporise the metal. A metal with high levels of thermal conductivity causes problems. These days, the technology is getting advanced and new types of lasers like fibre lasers can yield better results and can make it possible to work with metals like brass. The advancement is helping manufacturers to work on laser cutting of different materials also.
4. Working with ceramic:
An interesting fact is that ceramic is used in semi-conductors. With the help of laser cutting, some areas can be isolated so that the bright metal plate can be used on the ceramic. This will allow the currents to pass making a semi-conductor useful.
5. Laser engraving on plastic or glass:
It is not just the metals or ceramic, but the list also has non-metals. These can be used with the metals in industrial environment. Health sector has lots of applications of plastic and glass which are engraved through laser engraving.
