Why LASER Engraving?

 

 

What can LASER engraving do for you? 

LASER Engraving began to be refined with the manufacture of the CO₂ cutting laser introduced by Boeing in 1975. Even though the LASER, or “maser” as it was called beforehand, was already tested and developed, it was not put to industrial use and normalized until then. The creation and widespread use of bar codes and serialization of products in various industries drove the advent of the LASER into manufacturing and production, especially in the grocer business. 

 

Since that time, LASERs have become a household product, being used in water dispensers, televisions, cell phones, and a host of other products. The use of the LASER for engraving, however has become available to the public only within the last 10 years. 

 

 

How does LASER engraving work?

 

“Laser engraving is a process in which a laser beam physically removes the surface of a material to expose a cavity that’s visible to the naked eye. It’s a quick process where high heat is created, essentially causing the material to vaporize. Thanks to the ongoing evolution of laser engraving, variations of the process that have been developed include etching, deep laser engraving, and laser ablation.”

The word “laser” is actually an acronym for: 

Light 

Amplification by 

Stimulated 

Emission of 

Radiation

 

Essentially, laser engraving (or “marking,” as it was called in the early days) is a process where a controlled portion of material is removed by high heat produced by a concentrated light beam (ie “laser”). The materials used for engraving range from metals, both soft and hard, to plastic. The development of cutting for manufacturing in the major industries, like the airline industry, has come down to the shop on the street. Manufacturers have combined the light level of capability of the modern computer, and the development of LASER creation into one unit making it relatively convenient for customers to use. 

 

Today, whether it is your own favorite photo, a family crest, or a hand-drawn scribble from your 2-year old, it can be engraved on any surface including rock, gold, aluminum, glass, and wood.