What is Fiber Laser Engraving?
Fiber lasers belong to the group of solid-state lasers. This is one of the latest and most popular laser engraving technologies available on the market and is a method which does not require contact of surfaces, as a result, the engraved materials retain their strength even after the engraving function. Because they use a low maintenance solid-state laser source, these tools can label a wide range of materials and work smoothly on a different surface. Furthermore, the process used by these engraving machines consumes very low power and as a result, are able to function as low-power engraving tools. Moreover, the surface etching quality of the laser leaves the engraved material intact and in high-strength.
Fiber Laser Engraving Machine Series
These fiber laser marking systems use advanced fiber pumping technology. The markers use bundled optic fibers and a rare-earth element, Ytterbium, to boost their conductivity. Diodes emit light, pumping it through the fiber rays to the optical heads. Then, the laser beam expands in the optical head and creates a marking on your surface. The laser beam quality is very high compared to other types of lasers. Engraving can happen through any of these methods:
- Laser engraving.
- Ablation or removal of the top layer.
- A color change of the marked area through etching.
- Bonding.
- MOPA Laser Marking Series.
Fiber Laser Applications
What Materials can A Fiber Laser Engrave?
This is a kind of laser engraving machine for metals. Fiber laser engraving work on different types of metals and non-metallic material like ceramics and plastics (like ABS, PVC, PP, and PE) as well as marking metals materials including platinum, stainless steel, brass, silver, gold, and bronze. Carbide, tungsten, copper, aluminum, aluminum alloys, and medical-grade alloys are also ideal candidates.
Benefits of HeatSign Fiber Laser Engravers & Marking Machines
In general, the main benefits of fiber lasers series are as follows:
- There is no need for maintenance because air cooling process is used, in contrast with the water chillers in other marker types. This makes fiber laser markers more convenient.
- Unlike other machines, there are no consumables. The laser source has a very high life span (more than 100,000 hours), so you don’t have to worry about the costs of spares.
- There are no harsh chemicals used for engraving process is safe and environmentally friendly.
- Because there are no big impacts needed to make marks, the machines are reliable and safe to work with.
- Since the markings can withstand high temperatures, this is a good solution for objects that need sterilization. Examples include surgical or parts that need to go in an autoclave.
- The fiber laser engraving equipment benefits from a relatively compact and modular design. Thus, you can install it virtually anywhere. It is ideal even for small factories or workshops who want to avoid wasting valuable shop floor space.