Definition & Meaning
Metal laser engraver is a type of laser marking tool with fiber laser source for creating 2D/3D metal engravings on stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, silver, alloy, gold, copper, titanium, iron and brass. Laser metal engravers can handle 2D engraving, color engraving, rotary engraving, deep engraving and 3D engraving on most metal surfaces. A laser metal engraving machine uses a focused high-energy laser beam to remove specific parts from metal materials, so as to create your desired metal engraving. In metal engraving applications, the laser beam is like a chisel used in CNC carving, chiseling away excess metal material. A laser engraver is the best way to engrave metals without mechanical tools.
How It Works
A laser engraver works with a DSP or CNC controller to direct a highly focused beam of light (laser) to melt, vaporize, or oxidize metal materials, and remove excess parts from metallic surfaces to create permanent marks.
Laser metal engraving machines use MOPA fiber laser sources for color engraving on stainless steel and titanium, rotary attachments for marking on rings, bracelets and bangle jewelry, MOF(Marking On Fly) systems for continuous engraving, high laser power for deep engraving on metals, and 3D laser technology for marking on aspherical surfaces, bevels, rollers, pipes, cylinders and most curved surfaces.
Uses & Applications
Laser metal engravers are used for engraving, etching or marking on stainless steel, aluminum alloy, alumina, tungsten steel, zinc alloy, titanium alloy, gold, silver, copper, iron, bamboo products, leather products, plastics, silica gel, paper, acrylic, glass, ceramics, jade, porcelain, PC board, PU and other materials.
Metal laser engraving machines are applied in electronic components, hardware products, tool accessories, integrated circuits (IC), electrical appliances, mobile communications, precision equipment, glasses and watches, jewelry, auto parts, plastic buttons, building materials, PVC pipes, PPR Pipe, medical equipment and other industries.
Technical Parameters
| Brand | STYLECNC |
| Laser Types | Fiber laser |
| Laser Power | 20W, 30W, 50W, 60W, 100W |
| Engraving Content | Letter, Number, Word, Name, Sign, Logo, Tag, Pattern, Picture |
| Engraving Materials | Aluminum, Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Galvanized steel, Silver, Alloy, Gold, Copper, Titanium, Iron, Brass |
| Applications | Metal Tags, Metal Arts, Metal Crafts, Metal Gifts, Metal Electronic Components, Metal Instruments, Metal Meters, Metal Hardware, Metal Jewelry, Metal Keyboard, Metal Mobile/iPhone Case, Guns, Firearms, Weapons, Package, Metal Coins |
| Price Range | $3,000.00 - $22,000.00 |
Pros & Cons
Compared with traditional mechanical metal engraving, laser engraver has many advantages in metal fabrication:
• Laser metal engraving does not need to contact the engraved workpiece, so many fixtures and tools are omitted, and the workpiece will not generate internal stress after engraving, ensuring the original accuracy of the workpiece.
• No corrosion to the working surface, no "tool" wear, no poison, no pollution.
• The high-precision characteristics of laser engraving are also particularly suitable for the processing of complex graphics.
• The mark will not fade due to environmental relations (touch, acid and reduced gas, high temperature, low temperature, etc.), and it has high anti-counterfeiting.
• Non-contact: Laser metal engraving is processed by a non-mechanical "light knife", which can print marks on any regular or irregular surface.
• Low operating cost: The engraving speed is fast and the engraving is formed at one time, with low energy consumption and low operating cost. Although the equipment investment of the laser metal marking machine is larger than that of the traditional engraving tools, from the operating cost, the use of the laser metal etching machine is much lower.
Features
Laser metal engraving machine uses a light beam to make permanent marks on the surface of various materials. The effect of engraving is to expose deep material through the evaporation of surface material, or to engrave traces by light energy causing chemical and physical changes on the surface material, or to burn off part of the metal material through light energy to show the text or pattern to be etched.
• Lasers can engrave most metal or non-metal materials.
• The laser is processed with non-mechanical "tools", which does not produce mechanical extrusion or mechanical stress on the material, has no "tool" wear, is non-toxic and rarely causes environmental pollution.
• The laser beam is very thin, so that the consumption of the processed material is small.
• During engraving, it will not generate X-rays like electron beam bombardment and other processing methods, nor will it be interfered by electric and magnetic fields.
• The operation is simple, the use of computer numerical control technology can realize automatic processing, can be used for high-speed and high-efficiency processing of parts and components on the production line, and can be used as a part of the flexible processing system.
• The precision workbench can be used for fine micro processing.
• Use a microscope or camera system to observe or monitor the condition of the processed surface.
• Lasers can pass through light-transmitting materials (such as quartz, glass) to process its internal parts.
• The prism and mirror system can be used to focus the beam on the inner surface or inclined surface of the workpiece for processing.
• Can mark bar codes, numbers, characters, patterns and other signs.
• The line width of these signs can be as small as 12mm, and the line depth can be up to 10mm or less, so it can mark the zero surface of the "millimeter" size.
When the common metal materials are engraved, lines with a depth of several microns or more (the width can be several microns to tens of microns) are ablated from the surface to make the color and reflectivity of the lines different from the original ones, resulting in visual contrast, so that people can be sensitive to these lines (and the shape codes, numbers, patterns, trademarks, etc. formed by the lines). For glass, these ablated lines have a "dullening" effect. For plastics, due to the photochemical reaction and ablation, there are visual contrast and smoldering effects. If the surface of the material is coated with a special colored substance for marking, the colored substance will be fixed (a high temperature ablation with the material) on the line and make it colored.
Shallow Engraving vs. Deep Engraving for Metal
Laser metal engraving comes in 2 types: shallow engraving and deep engraving (relief engraving). Generally, the depth of light engraving is 5-25mm, the depth of deep engraving is generally deeper, and the specific depth depends on the different metals, the laser power and the time of engraving.
Shallow engraving is typically used for permanent marking on the surface of various tools and parts. Deep engraving is mainly used for engraving abrasive tools and seals.
In short, the engraving depth is related to factors such as the absorption of the laser by the engraved material, the power of the laser, and the action time of the laser on the engraved metal. Deep engraving usually requires a longer action time. Deep and light engravings can be carried out on the surface of various metal materials, such as signs, identification codes, company logos, and more complex images.
Pick Your Own
When choosing a trusted laser metal engraving machine manufacturer or brand, you should 1st consider the quality and reliability of the machine, the range of available models that meet your specific needs, user reviews and recommendations, and overall pricing, as well as post-sales customer support and service options, warranty and maintenance policies. In addition, participating in online forums or communities can also provide insight into user experiences with different brands and manufacturers.
As a guaranteed CNC metal laser etching machine manufacturer and brand, STYLECNC provides all types of best laser metal marker for sale to fit your metal engraving projects.
STYLECNC's metal laser marking machines come with genuine software and system, the best original parts.
STYLECNC offers cost price for your plans without any intermediate. You will get the best machines at affordable prices from us.
STYLECNC also offers smart laser metal engraving solutions, 24/7 one-to-one free service and support, which is available free.
How To Buy
Step 1. Pre-Sales Consultation
We will recommend the most suitable CNC laser metal etching machine to you after being informed by your requirements.
Step 2. Get An Quotation
We will offer you with our detail quotation according to the consulted metal laser engraver. You will get the most suitable specifications, the best accessories and the affordable price.
Step 3. Process Evaluation
Both sides carefully evaluate and discuss all the details (including the specifications, technical parameters and business terms) of the order to exclude any misunderstanding.
Step 4. Placing Your Order
If you have no doubts, we will send the PI (Proforma Invoice) to you, and then we will sign a contract with you.
Step 5. Machine Production
We will arrange the laser machine production as soon as receiving your signed sales contract and deposit. The latest news about production will be updated and informed to the CNC laser metal engraver buyer during the production.
Step 6. Quality Control
The whole production procedure will be under regular inspection and strict quality control. The complete CNC laser metal etcher will be tested to make sure they can work very well before out of factory.
Step 7. Shipping and Delivery
We will arrange the delivery as the terms in the contract after the confirmation by the metal laser engraver buyer.
Step 8. Custom Clearance
We will supply and deliver all the necessary shipping documents to the CNC laser metal marking machine buyer and ensure a smooth customs clearance.
Step 9. After-Sales Service and Support
We will offer professional technical support and free service by Phone, Email, Skype, WhatsApp, Online Live Chat, Remote Service. We also have door-to-door service in some areas.