Laser Engraving Services
Beyond Cutting: Comprehensive Laser Processing Services at Laser Alliance
While Laser Alliance is widely recognized for its high-precision laser cutting services, our capabilities extend far beyond cutting alone. Our advanced industrial laser systems are also engineered for laser engraving, laser etching, laser marking, and laser scoring (scribing) – delivering versatility and precision across a wide spectrum of materials and applications.
These complementary services enable us to offer full-spectrum laser solutions from a single source, whether your project requires dimensional depth, permanent surface markings, or finely scored patterns.
Precision Across Industries and Materials
Laser Alliance serves clients in industries ranging from engineering and architecture to product design, sign making, education, art, and biotech. Our ability to adapt to different materials, thicknesses, and surface finishes is what truly sets us apart.
We regularly work with:
- Acrylics
- Woods
- Metals
- Glass
- Plastics (such as Acetal, Delrin, and PETG)
- Marble
- Granite
- Paper and composite materials
From heavy-duty industrial parts to fragile decorative items, our laser systems offer the precision and care needed for both ends of the spectrum. Because we operate all services in-house, we maintain tight control over quality, consistency, and turnaround times—whether you’re prototyping a new product, building a branded display, or producing custom components in volume.
What’s the Difference? Engraving, Etching, Marking, Scoring, and Scribing
These terms are often used interchangeably, but each technique serves a different purpose and is best suited for specific applications.
Here’s how we define them at Laser Alliance:
Laser Engraving:
Laser engraving involves using a high-powered laser to remove a portion of the material’s surface, creating permanent marks with actual depth. The laser vaporizes or melts away layers of the substrate, producing textures, grooves, or recessed graphics.Laser engraving is ideal for:
- Creating dimensional detail Adding tactile logos or text Long-lasting personalization or branding
- Engravable materials include wood, acrylic, glass, stone, and certain plastics. The results are durable and resistant to wear, making engraving perfect for signage, plaques, awards, and durable identification plates.
Laser Etching (or Laser Marking)
Etching uses a lower-powered laser that alters only the surface of the material—without cutting into it. It’s a fast and efficient way to add graphics, barcodes, serial numbers, or logos without changing the material’s structural properties.
Etching works well on: Coated metals, Plastics, Glass, Anodized aluminum, and Painted surfaces
It’s ideal for applications where a clean, visible mark is needed but without any physical depth—such as part labeling, decorative marking, or compliance info on components.
Laser Marking
Though sometimes used interchangeably with etching, laser marking is often categorized as its own process involving thermal discoloration of the material rather than removal. It’s especially useful for metals and plastics where the surface is slightly altered in color but left intact.
Laser Scoring (Laser Scribing)
Scoring, also called scribing, is the process of using the laser to create thin, shallow outlines on the surface of a material. This technique is excellent for:
- Fold lines on packaging prototypes
- Visual guides
- Decorative surface detail
- Pre-cutting operations
It provides a visual and structural guide without fully penetrating the material—making it popular for design mockups, cardboard and paperboard projects, and layered architectural models.
Versatility You Can Build On
What makes Laser Alliance a trusted partner for designers, engineers, and manufacturers alike is not just the range of services we offer, but the flexibility and expertise with which we apply them. Whether your project demands clean, deep engraving, subtle surface marking, or fine line scoring, we tailor our approach to meet your specific goals—on time and with consistent, repeatable results.
Let Laser Alliance be your one-stop resource for all your laser processing needs, from cutting to engraving, etching, and beyond.
Capabilities
At Laser Alliance, we harness the power of advanced industrial laser systems to deliver highly cost-effective, precise, and versatile solutions tailored to your unique project requirements. Whether you’re working on intricate design pieces, functional engineering components, or custom signage, our technology allows us to streamline production by combining multiple processes—laser cutting, engraving, and marking – on a single part in one setup.
This multi-function capability not only enhances alignment and consistency across complex designs, but also reduces handling time and minimizes errors, resulting in faster turnarounds and better overall value.
Laser Engraving Capacity
- Engraving Table Size: Up to 39″ (L) x 24″ (W)
- Maximum Object Height: Up to 11″
This spacious setup allows us to engrave a wide variety of objects, including pre-assembled components, enclosures, dimensional signage, promotional products, and decorative items. Whether you’re adding branding to a finished piece or detailing prototypes, our system delivers clean, accurate engraving with consistent depth and detail.
Key Features of Our Laser Processing Capabilities:
- Multi-process efficiency: Combine cutting, engraving, and marking on one piece
- In-house production: Ensures quality control, fast turnarounds, and flexible scheduling
- High precision: Perfect for both functional parts and fine aesthetic details
- Material flexibility: Works with wood, acrylic, plastics, thin metals, stone, and more
- Customizable workflows: Ideal for one-off prototypes, short runs, or full-scale production
Whether you’re a designer, engineer, or business owner, Laser Alliance offers the technical capabilities and production expertise to help you move seamlessly from concept to finished product—with quality you can count on and timelines you can trust.
Materials suitable for laser engraving:
Materials suitable for laser etching
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We stock many common materials on site. Others can be sourced from our network of suppliers. If you do not see materials you need for your project on our list or wish to discuss your projects, please call or email us for a quick quote.
We will provide a price quote after we review your files or drawings.