Engraver
Signvec Technology is one of the most popular engraving industry in Singapore that offers Universal Laser Systems, Kite Laser Systems, Signvec Engravers, Router, Laser Systems and Cutting Plotters, Digital Solvent Inkjet Colour Printers as well as engraving materials with high quality in lowest cost.
WHAT IS LASER ETCHING & ENGRAVING?
Both laser etching and engraving fall under the general category of laser marking. Laser etching and engraving are similar in that they produce permanent marks created when a laser removes material from the surface of an object.
These versatile part marking methods can be used on almost any material, making them an ideal solution for a variety of industries that require permanent marks for part identification and traceability. There is also a range of industrial applications where manufacturers can use laser etching and engraving to mark the following:
- Text
- Logos
- Date or time stamps
- Serial numbers
- Barcodes
- 2D Data Matrix codes
- Other important manufacturing information
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASER ETCHING AND LASER ENGRAVING?
The terms laser etching and laser engraving are often used interchangeably, but there are some important distinctions between them.
The key difference between these techniques is the depth of the mark. As the depth of the laser etched mark increases, it is often considered engraving followed by deep engraving.
The method you select is dependent on the type of mark you want to achieve. For instance, some post-processing applications such as galvanizing require greater mark depth to ensure mark quality and readability. Certain industries also require particular marking depths to meet regulatory standards.
HOW DO LASER ETCHING AND ENGRAVING WORK?
- To create permanent marks, laser etching and engraving processes start with a beam of concentrated light energy.
- The laser beam targets a small area of the material, known as the focal point.
- The heat generated by the light energy allows the laser machine to alter the material’s surface, while the focal point ensures it affects only a specified part of the surface.
- The result is a smooth, high-contrast, lasting mark, which can be human readable (serial number) or machine readable (barcode), etched or engraved into the part’s surface.
