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laser marking

laser marking

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What is laser marking?

Laser marking is a direct part marking process using laser beams to create permanent marks on materials. It is commonly used for engraving serial numbers, barcodes, logos, and other identifying information onto various surfaces like metals, plastics, and ceramics. The process works by changing the surface properties of the material when it's exposed to the laser beam. This can be done through ablation (removing material), engraving (creating depth), color change, or annealing (heating the material to create a surface oxide layer).

What other technologies are related to laser marking?

laser marking Competitor Technologies

CNC Waterjet cutting is a competitive technology used for cutting materials, similar to laser marking, but using a high-pressure water jet.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 100% (62) of relevant job posts
Laser welding is a competitive technology using a laser to weld materials together, it is related to laser marking.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 3% (85) of relevant job posts
EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is a competitive technology that can be used to create markings on materials. It is therefore a competitor to laser marking.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 1% (69) of relevant job posts
CNC machining is a competitive technology that can be used to create markings on materials. It is therefore a competitor to laser marking.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 1% (70) of relevant job posts
Welding is a competitive technology used to join materials, an alternative to laser marking.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 0% (59) of relevant job posts

laser marking Complementary Technologies

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) can be used to inspect laser markings for quality and integrity, acting as a complementary process.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 1% (63) of relevant job posts
Robotics can be used to automate the laser marking process, acting as a complementary technology.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 0% (51) of relevant job posts
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) can be used to control laser marking systems, acting as a complementary technology.
mentioned alongside laser marking in 0% (51) of relevant job posts

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