What materials can a fiber laser engrave?

Introduction

Fiber lasers are versatile tools in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, offering precision and efficiency in engraving tasks. Understanding their capability to engrave various materials is crucial for maximizing their potential applications.

Fiber Laser Engraving Materials

Fiber lasers are capable of engraving a wide range of materials. Each material requires specific settings to achieve optimal engraving quality, including adjustments to speed, power, and frequency.

Metal Engraving

Fiber lasers excel in engraving metals due to their ability to concentrate energy on a small area, producing fine details.

• Stainless Steel: Optimal results typically require 20-50 watts of power with a speed of 500-1,000 mm/s.
• Aluminum: A power setting of 30 watts combined with a speed of 600 mm/s is often ideal.
• Brass: Engraving requires around 40 watts of power with a speed of 500 mm/s.

Plastic Engraving

While primarily used for metals, fiber lasers can engrave certain plastics with precision.

• ABS Plastic: Typically engraved with 20 watts of power and a slow speed of 300 mm/s.
• Polycarbonate: Requires 15 watts and a speed of 250 mm/s.

Ceramic Engraving

Ceramics can be more challenging due to their hardness, but fiber lasers can achieve detailed engravings.

• Tile: Engraving typically needs 40 watts of power with a speed of 200 mm/s.
• Porcelain: Requires about 50 watts and a speed of 150 mm/s.

Glass Engraving

Though less common, fiber lasers can engrave glass surfaces with careful power adjustments.

• Glassware: A low power setting, around 10 watts, with a slow speed of 100 mm/s is necessary.

Huawo Laser Company Solutions

Huawo Laser offers advanced solutions for fiber laser engraving, focusing on maximizing efficiency and precision for various materials. Their product line includes lasers with adjustable power settings and customizable parameters to meet diverse engraving needs from industrial to artistic applications.

Huawo Laser’s equipment is known for:
- Integrated cooling systems for consistent performance.
- User-friendly interfaces for easy operation.
- Compatibility with a wide range of materials.

References

1. Fiber Laser Technology Overview. Industrial Laser Solutions, 2023.
2. Advanced Applications of Fiber Lasers. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2023.
3. Huawo Laser Company Official Website.