While there are a number of ways to use a laser to alter the surface of a given material, such as laser engraving or laser etching, laser marking can often be more versatile and used on a wider variety of objects. Sterling Edge utilizes laser marking for a wide array of purposes. The end result is very high-quality markings that look dazzling and can bring your vision to reality.
The following is information on what laser marking is and how it works.
What is Laser Marking?
When you are using a laser for engraving or etching, the laser will create a pit in the material. Engraving tends to be the deepest while etching is less recessed. Laser marking is different in that it simply marks the application surface by scorching it with a super-heated laser. This creates an image that looks much like a burn mark, although other methods can make the mark seem less like a burn and more like a design choice.
What Surfaces Can it Be Applied to?
Most design choices that use lasers tend to be limited to surfaces that can be indented, such as metal, plastic, and glass. However, given the nature of laser marking, this process can be used on a wider variety of surfaces, which include cloth, denim, leather, and other natural materials. The resulting image will be crisp and clear without damaging or disfiguring the equipment or object.
What Can Laser Marking Be Used for?
Laser marking is most often used in areas where engraving and etching are unsafe for the application surface. Therefore, it is used on objects such as clothing and wood to create company logos or designs that pop out to the viewer. Marking is also easy to transfer and less time consuming, and therefore helps with projects that require marking hundreds of different surfaces in a relatively short period of time.
Sterling Edge can help you decide on your design options and creates an efficient way to use laser marking as an effective marketing tool or safety feature.