Laser Etching/Engraving

[AVGTech]

Can anyone tell me of a proven off the shelf laser etcher or engraver that can mark SS credit card sized product tags I am looking to replace an old embossing machine and would like to speed the process up and laser seems like it might be a viable alternative, the only concern is if the tag discolors how well will you be able to see the mark? how deep can you etch?

 

[ScottI2R]

Lots of quality laser mfg's make marking products. Two that come to mind are Rofin-Sinar and Excel/Control Laser. I used to be employed by Rofin and I have worked on some old Control Laser Yags. I have since heard that Control was purchased by Excel and they have focused ( no pun) on marking systems.

Hope this helps.

Scott

In a hundred years, it isn't going to matter anyway.

 

[sr20ser]

Try PTG industries. We have one of their laser marking machines. I am now sold on fiber lasers.
-Tim

 

[Heckler]

I would try BeamDynamics LMC.

http://www.beamdynamics.com

Best Regards,

Heckler
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