Laser marking machines are growing in popularity personally and in factories, as these machines allow you to add a unique touch to almost any item you like. But it's not just a toy for home users, many small businesses make a living selling customizable merchandise. Choosing the right machine for your hobby or business needs is crucial. Before that, you should understand the purpose of each type of laser marking machine, and then order the most suitable machine with the best budget.
Why choose a laser marking machine?
In desktop laser marking, there are three mainstream laser technologies - fiber laser, CO2 laser and UV laser. They have different reaction principles and are used for different materials. Laser marking machines offer several advantages over traditional marking methods such as mechanical engraving, ink printing, or chemical etching. Here are some of the key advantages:
Precision: Laser marking offers extremely high precision, allowing for intricate designs, small fonts, and detailed markings on various materials. This precision is especially valuable in industries such as electronics and medical devices where small, precise markings are crucial.
Non-contact process: Laser marking is a non-contact process, meaning that there is no physical contact between the marking tool and the material being marked. This eliminates the risk of damage to delicate materials and reduces the wear and tear on the equipment, resulting in a longer machine lifespan.
Versatility: Laser marking machines can mark a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and organic materials like wood and leather. They can also produce different types of marks such as surface etching, annealing, engraving, foaming, and coloration, making them highly versatile for various applications.
High-speed marking: Laser marking machines can achieve high marking speeds, enabling efficient mass production processes. This speed advantage is particularly beneficial in industries with high-volume production requirements.
Permanent and durable markings: Laser markings are typically permanent and resistant to wear, fading, and corrosion. This durability ensures that the markings remain legible throughout the lifespan of the product, providing traceability and branding advantages.
Environmentally friendly: Laser marking is a clean and environmentally friendly process that doesn't involve the use of consumables such as inks or chemicals. It produces minimal waste and emits no harmful fumes, making it compliant with environmental regulations and safer for operators.
Automation and integration: Laser marking machines can be easily integrated into automated production lines, allowing for seamless marking processes without the need for manual intervention. This integration improves efficiency, reduces labor costs, and enhances overall production throughput.
Low maintenance: Laser marking machines generally require minimal maintenance compared to other marking methods. They have fewer moving parts and don't require regular replacement of consumables, resulting in lower operating costs over time.
The advantages of laser marking machines make them a preferred choice for industries requiring high-quality, high-precision, and durable markings on a variety of materials.
What types of laser marking machines are there?
AK20F is the model of the AccTek
fiber laser marking machine, which uses the Raycus fiber laser generator, the best quality in China. Fiber laser marking machines, also known as metal laser marking machines, are used for marking metals and some hard plastics. In addition, a fiber laser marking machine equipped with Mopa can also do color engraving marking and there are optional accessories for 3D marking. Fiber laser marking machine does not require maintenance and cooling equipment, it has a long service life and is a good choice for marking a variety of materials such as metals. Fiber laser marking machines are the best-selling products. It is cheap, fast and accurate, and it is the best assistant for low-cost business. Best budget laser marking machine for sale now.
CO2 laser marking machine is used for marking and engraving non-metallic materials, such as plastic, wood, paper, polymer, denim, glass, and leather. CO2 laser marking machine can't work on metal material, but it can work on metal coating. It has CO2 glass tubes and metal tubes. Glass tubes are large in size but cheap and are the choice of most customers, metal tubes are small in size but high in price and are suitable for customers with limited space. AccTek uses Reci brand CO2 glass laser tubes, the best quality in China. Metal tubes are Chinese DAVI or USA Synrad brand. Also, CO2 laser marking machines are water cooling with industrial water chiller. It’s a better choice for marking nonmetals with CO2 laser marking machines.
The UV laser marking machine uses a laser with a wavelength of 355nm. It is based on a unique low-power laser (3w, 5w, 10w), especially suitable for high-end industries, such as PCB, crystal, and other polymer materials. The price of a UV laser marking machine is higher than a CO2 and fiber laser machine, but it is an affordable laser marking machine for super fine marking. Most customers choose it to mark some special materials, like glass, which fiber laser and CO2 laser can not be marked.
In addition, there are some special laser marking machines, such as large-size laser marking machines. General machine marking area 200*200mm, 300*300mm. Then this cannot meet the marking of some large-size materials. Therefore, a large-size splicing marking machine is launched, and the marking size can be 600*900mm, or even 1300*2500mm and other sizes.
Finally, there are many kinds of marking machines, different sizes, different generators, and different styles for different materials. Knowing the machine's differences you can choose the right one for you. You can contact us if you are interested in a laser marking machine. ACCTEK has professional sales staff to help you choose the right machine, and a professional after-sales team to answer your questions. We hope our machines can help you!
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