Laser Marking
Dr.-Ing. M. Duraiselvam
Professor, Department of Production Engineering
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
durai@nitt.edu
Laser Marking and Engraving
Alphanumeric code imprinted on the label or on the surface of the product
Other competing marking techniques
- inkjet, hot stamping, mechanical scribing
Advantages of laser marking
Indelibility, Reliability, No consumables, cleanliness and high speed.
Forms of Laser Marking
Black carbonization
Bleaching
Physical modification of the surface finish
Scribing a shallow groove into the material by vaporization Highly controlled
modification of the surface by melting
Choosing a laser with appropriate wavelength is important for effective marking
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