Laser Etching Black Anodized Aluminum

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Laser etching black anodized aluminum.

Black color laser marking on anodized aluminum ipad case by mopa fiber laser as we know common fiber laser marking engraving machine s main usage and application is laser marking engraving on metal materials like stainless steel iron aluminum zinc alloy or aluminum. Yag for yttrium aluminum garnet is a crystalline solid state laser that emits a wavelength of 1 064 micrometers 1064 nanometers. Laser machines are an ideal technology for marking and engraving on anodized aluminum and can be used with both co2 and fiber systems. Durablack is resistant to sunlight uv radiation abrasion high temperatures and chemical exposure.

One piece of equipment they have i. Laser marking anodized aluminum is a selective process known as laser etching. This instructable will show you how to use a laser cutter to etch anodized aluminum. In this case the ls 1630 produced excellent r.

Traditionally fiber and co2 lasers have only marked white on anodized alumin. Durablack is co2 laser markable aluminum for durable on demand marking for harsh operating environments. Here s a sample boss laser did for a customer laser marking etching or engraving a logo on anodized aluminum. The laser beam only removes the anodized layer from the aluminum piece resulting in high quality marks.

While this method is perfectly suited for coloured anodised coatings for natural anodised. Black laser marking on anodized aluminum. The color of the mark is highly contrasted between the anodized aluminum and the laser induced mark. This type of laser is capable of scribing right through the anodic coating to the bare substrate underneath.

There are two types of lasers used for etching or scribing laser engraving metal surfaces. Laser etching anodized aluminum. In side by side tests durablack outperforms black anodized aluminum and laser markable acrylic tape in select applications. A white marking is produced when the anodised layer is removed.

This week we ll show you that it is possible to mark black on anodized aluminum.