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Laser Alliance LLC offers one of the best laser etching and marking services in the industry.

We provide quick and easy ways to permanently mark various metals using laser energy to produce a high contrast, high resolutions mark.

We can laser mark/etch aluminum, anodized aluminum, ceramic, brass, chrome, pewter, steel, stainless steel as well as several other metals.

Coated or painted metals have always been easily marked with our laser systems, provided there is a contrast in color between the outer and underneath colors

Anodized aluminum products have always been a popular material for laser etching because the laser bleaches the pigment, giving it a nice contrasted mark, without interfering with the anodization process.

Maximum working area is 32" x 18".

What is laser etching?

Laser etching mostly refers to laser engraving on metals with the assistance of marking chemicals.

As laser heats up the marking chemical, the image is fused onto metallic surface. Laser etching produces a solid matt black color.

Laser etched image on metals are permanent. Weather, chemicals, solvents or salt water do not affect the laser etched details.

We can laser etch any vector artworks with precision and intricate details.

Laser etching can be done on both metals and non-metallic surfaces.

Applications:

  • Award plaques
  • Company Logos
  • High-end Promotional Products
  • Medical Instruments
  • Restaurant Supplies
  • Tools
  • Gifts
  • Serial numbers
  • Lot Numbers
  • Production Codes
  • ID Matrix Codes
  • Barcodes
  • Part Numbers
  • Tracking Information
  • Electronic Devices

Laser marked details are not affected by chemicals, cleaners, solvent or salt water spray.

The technique is technical and complex as a computer system is used to drive the movements of the laser head. The technique does not involve tool bits, which contact the material surface and wear such surface out. This is considered an advantage over alternative marking technologies where bit heads have to be replaced regularly.

How does the laser etch?

The laser is like a pencil - the beam emitted from it allows the controller to trace patterns onto the surface. The controller controls the direction, intensity, speed of movement, and spread of the laser beam aimed at the surface. The point where the laser beam touches the surface changes the surface of the material under the focal point. It may heat up the surface and subsequently vaporize the material, or perhaps the material may and flake off the surface. This is how material is removed from the surface to create an engraving. A laser can remove material very efficiently because the laser beam can be designed to deliver energy to the surface in a manner which converts a high percentage of the light energy into heat.

What material can be etched?

Laser Alliance LLC offers laser engraving on many types of materials:

  • Metals
    Laser Alliance LLC can engrave a variety of metals such as aluminum, anodized aluminum, brass, copper, steel and stainless steel.
  • Coated metals
    Coated metals can be engraved well. Laser engraving metal plates are manufactured with a finely-polished metal, coated with an enamel paint made to be "burned off".
  • Glass
    When a laser is used to engrave on glass, it fractures the glass surface. With the right settings, excellent results can be achieved.
  • Granite and Marble
    Granite and marble can be laser engraved with extremely fine details. The depth of engraving can be customized to specifications. When laser hits the surface, it fractures such materials. Engraved images can be filled with paint for better contrast appearance.

Need a quick quote? Questions? Comments?

Phone: 408-262-3222

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