Laserable Materials

Delrin

Delrin is a trade name of the polyacetal materials group (POM). Delrin is well suited for laser engraving as this material can easily be removed by the laser. It is used for pocket seal making, for example.

Films & Foils

The laser beam allows for controlled fusing of foils and films and produces clear and sealed cutting edges. The laser offers many advantages when working with multilayer films: Several layers, such as backing, adhesive and top film, can be cut in one work step. We can cut even the smallest radii precisely and produce simple geometries at record speed. The entire process is contact-less and consequently, the end product will turn out perfect. 

Material

Polyester

PES

Thermolite®, Polarguard®

Polyethylene terephthalate

PET

Mylar®

Polyimide

PI

Kapton®

Polycarbonate

PC

Lexan®, Makrolon®

Foam

Foams are well suited for laser cutting, laser engraving and laser marking. Foam is used for suitcase inserts or padding, and for seals. Everything is possible, from prototype construction to series production. Laser cut foam is also used for artistic applications, such as souvenirs or photo frames, for example. Foam types suitable for laser cutting include Polyester (PES), Polyethylene (PE), Polyurethane (PUR), Neopren®.

Glass

​​Glass engraving offers incredible design options. Even the most sophisticated photographs and graphics are engraved directly on wine glasses, beer glasses, bottles or mirrors. Any design that can be printed can also be etched with the laser on glass. For engraving, drinking, wine or beer glasses or bottles are clamped into a rotary attachment. It is thus possible to engrave the entire circumference. Cutting glass with the laser is not possible due to the reflective surface of glass. 

Glass types suitable for laser engraving include Pressed glass, Float glass, Crystal, Mirror.

Laminates

Leather

Whether wallets, folders, briefcases, bracelets, belts or shoes – personalized engraving gives these items an extra touch of elegance. When laser cutting, etching and engraving leather, motifs, letters and designs are burnt into the leather. With increased laser power, the depth of the engraving can be increased. Another plus of laser cutting leather is the clean and sealed cutting edge it produces. There will be no fraying of the material. Leather types suitable for laser cutting and engraving include Natural leather, synthetic leather, napped leather, alcantara, nubuck, suede, velours.

Metal

Marking metals with the laser is extremely accurate and clean. Markings such as serial numbers, codes and logos can be applied on products and components in maximum resolution. Metal etching and marking with the laser is contact-less; the metal surface is not damaged. Typical areas of application for laser marking of metals include product labeling and coding in the electronics industry (mobile phones, iPads), tool construction, and medical technology. Cutting of metals with the laser is not possible with a CO2 laser.

Laser etching on metal is best on coated metals, Anodized Aluminum being the most common. It is a simple process and produces excellent results. In thiscase, the laser bleaches the color out to reveal the silver/white finish of the Aluminum. Painted metals are also possible.

Engraving or etching of uncoated metals is not possible with a CO2 laser, but we are able to mark uncoated metals through the process of thermal bonding. Thermal bonding is a process utilizing the heat energy of the laser to bond a special coating to the base material. The coating is sprayed on, run through the laser, then washed off, leaving a nice dark and durable mark. Stainless steel, tool steel, brass, chrome, aircraft grade aluminum, pewter and titanium can all be marked in this manner. We are happy to share Durability Testing Results upon request.