Laser It Aluminum Settings

Want to guarantee successful laser marking on anodized aluminum.

Laser it aluminum settings.

Power settings that are too high can melt and distort many materials. There are numerous variables that affect what settings you should use. The ideal is a white metallic mark which is consistent across the mark area the picture on the far left. Get the right mark by focusing on laser power repetition rate marking speed and fill spacing.

When using cermark metal marking solution remember that not all metals use the same speed setting. More intense laser settings provide a dark grey or charcoal color. It looks good when the aluminum is anodized but white marking is not ideal for bare and cast aluminum. Follow these four simple tips.

It is sometimes difficult to determine the best laser power and speed settings for cermark materials. For example aluminum conducts heat much better than steel so it will. What are you looking for. The laser fusion cutting does not require the complete vaporization of the metal the required energy is only 1 10 of the vaporization.

The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials. Laser fusion cutting is mainly used for the cutting of non oxidizable materials or active metals such as stainless steel titanium aluminum and alloys. Also available is a laser cutter user guide. All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.

Too continue reading 4 tips for laser marking anodized aluminum. If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.