Laser marking on hard plastics: ABS
Laser marking is often used in various industries to implement quality, long-lasting, permanent marks. It is an excellent option to take advantage of laser technology to avoid using other methods that generate waste such as stickers, ink, etc. It is an efficient option to mark codes, trademarks, texts on different materials. In this article we are going to focus on laser marking on hard and resistant plastics such as ABS , widely used in many industries.
On what surfaces can we mark with lasers?
Laser marking machines allow different types of processes to implement permanent markings. Depending on what material and what result we want to obtain, we will execute one type of marking or another . For example, depending on the material and the power of the laser, we will be able to remove more material with the laser, incise more deeply and make deeper and more deep markings. On other occasions we can change the color of our material and make the desired design. It will depend on the laser equipment we get and the power of our laser. Get advice on your ideal laser equipment, before getting a new laser machine.
Apart from ABS plastic , with the fiber laser we can mark other surfaces such as :
- Stainless steel
- Carbon Steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Gold
- Acrylic Painted
- PVC
For other industrial applications, is good to know that we can find laser marking equipment prepared to be integrated into production lines and chain productivity processes. In any case, they are very efficient and fast equipment that can improve our business efficiency. In addition, almost no consumables are needed, we save costs and time and obtain very satisfactory results. With the same laser equipment we can carry out different types of marking and applications , which makes laser marking a very versatile technique.
Laser marking on hard plastics: ABS and others
The laser can be a perfect option to implement markings that are sometimes required by law on our products : references, serial numbers, expiration dates, logos, among other options.
With a laser marking machine , the irradiation of the laser beam implements a black color on the surface of the plastic, quality marks, this marking process is known as annealing. If we configure the machine with the appropriate parameters, we can also implement other types of markings.
Laser marking of hard plastics such as Polycarbonate or ABS can increase production efficiency and efficiency. Some application options for marking this type of plastic could be:
- Electric components
- Tools
- Labels and identification plates
- Name plates
- Plugs or parts of electrical appliances
- Automobile components
- Machine cases
- Machine components
- Objects for medical purposes
There are many types of applications that can be easily implemented with laser marking.
