Nowadays, laser marking machines are widely used in industrial production, they are characterized with high efficiency, environmental friendliness, no consumables, and durability. Laser marking machines can be further categorized into various types, depending on the material and process requirements.
Large-format 3-axis dynamic focusing laser marking machines are suitable for marking, engraving, hollowing, and cutting most non-metallic materials, such as heat transfer vinyl, leather, fabric, wood, bamboo, paper, and other organic materials.
Laser marking is the most common marking method in modern times, and is particularly popular among various manufacturing industries. After so many years' development, the application of laser marking machines is expanding, and the production capacity is improved too. Laser marking can be used to process non-metallic materials including all kinds of vinyl stickers, plastics, silicon wafers, ceramics, and rubber. It can be used on formats as small as 1*1mm or as large as 1200*1200mm. The following are the unparalleled advantages of laser marking machines.
1. Permanence:
For example, the laser marking will not fade due to environmental factors such as touching, acidic or alkaline gases, high or low temperatures, etc..
2. Anti-counterfeiting:
Marks engraved by laser marking technology are difficult to copy or alter, therefore it is characterized as anti-counterfeiting.
3. Non-contact processing：
Laser marking adopts non-contact process, allowing it to mark on any regular or irregular surface. The marking process also does not generate internal stress on the workpiece, ensuring the original precision of workpiece. It also does not corrode the workpiece surface, which is non-toxic and pollution-free.
4. Wide application:
Laser marking can be used to process a variety of metal and non-metal materials (aluminum, copper, iron, wood, vinyl and etc.).
5. High Engraving Precision:
Laser marking machines is adopting a finer laser beam to process. The markings are clear, durable, and beautiful. Laser marking can meet the need for printing large amounts of data on extremely small plastic parts. For example, it can engrave, cut and kiss cut on heat transfer vinyls which requires high speed and high accuracy, making it more competitive in the market compared to embossing or inkjet marking.
High Processing Efficiency and Low Operating Costs:
Laser marking is fast, usually one format of heat transfer labels can be cut in few seconds, consuming less energy, resulting in low operating costs.
7. No Mold Making:
Thanks to the integration of laser and computer technology, users can achieve laser printing output simply by programming on a computer, and can change the print design at any time, fundamentally replacing the traditional mold-making process.
Compared to traditional methods such as mechanical engraving, chemical etching, screen printing, and ink printing, laser marking offers low cost, high flexibility, and computer control. Its most notable feature is the durable and permanent mark created by the laser on the workpiece surface. Currently, laser marking accounts for over 90% of the market share in the label printing industry. Therefore, whether it is a large-format dynamic focusing laser marking machine, a fiber laser marking machine, or a CO2 laser marking machine, it is leading the development of garment accessories, garment printing or crafting industries.