FIBER· MOPA · CO2 · UV · PORTABLE· FLYING
Laser Marking Machines
Laser marking machines burn a permanent code straight into the part — text, serial numbers, barcodes, QR, logos, and dates. No ink, no labels, no consumables. Six system types cover metal, plastic, glass and more — from a desktop benches, to portable units you carry to the part, to our flying laser marking systems that mark right on your production line.
6System types
$1,650+Starting price
FreeSample marking
CE Certified · 1-Year Warranty · Ships Worldwide
Marking machines running in 40+ countries, across these industries
Automotive & heavy equipment Aerospace & energy Metal fabrication Electronics & PCB Packaging & food/bev Jewelry & gifts
Marking machines only, since 2016One specialty, not a general catalog
Door-to-door export on requestCE documents, air freight, customs paperwork
An engineer picks your machineMatched to your material, not upsold
THE RANGE
Fiber, MOPA, CO2 and UV laser Marking Machines
Four laser types, each with its own range, specs, and pricing. Every one is listed below with a link to its full lineup.
MOPA is a fiber laser with adjustable pulse width. It has its own card because it does what a standard fiber laser can’t: color on stainless steel and deep black on anodized aluminum. Also sold as laser marking systems or laser marking and engraving machines. Every laser marking machine for sale below is listed with real specs and pricing, and ships worldwide.
Laser Wavelength:1064 nm
◆ Can Mark All Metals
Fiber Laser Marking Machine
$1,800–$18,000 USD · 11 machines
- 20–100W+ · desktop, enclosed, rotary, mini, deep & 3D
- Steel, aluminum, brass, titanium + some plastics
- Air-cooled, no consumables
Best for: everyday metal marking and engraving.
Wavelength 1064nm· adjustable pulse
◆ Color & Black on Metal
MOPA Laser Marking Machine
$2,500–$6,500 USD · 30 / 60 / 100W
- Pulse 2–550 ns — a standard fiber laser is fixed
- Color on stainless & titanium; black on anodized aluminum
- Marks thin metal & plastics without warping
Best for: some color marks and delicate metal.
Laser Wavelength:10.6 µm
◆Non-Metals
CO2 Laser Marking Machine
$3,000–$6,500 USD · 40 / 60W RF
- Galvo head up to 7,000 mm/s
- Wood, acrylic, leather, glass, paper, plastics
- Sealed RF metal tube, air-cooled, 20,000 h+
Best for: non-metal marking and engraving.
Wavelength:355 nm · cold mark
◆ Heat-Sensitive Parts
UV Laser Marking Machine
$4,500–$8,500 USD · 5 / 10W
- No cracking, melting, or burning
- Good at micro Text & QR Marking
- 5W air-cooled; 10W water-cooled for production
Best for: glass, PCB, ceramics, medical plastics, electronics, and fine detail.
FORM FACTOR
Mark it Where it is: Portable and Flying Laser Marking Systems
Portable and flying systems use the same four lasers above — packaged for a different job. Choose one when the part can’t come to a bench, or when it’s already moving down a production line.
Lasers Available : Fiber . Blue Diode
◆ TAKE THE LASER TO THE PART
Portable Laser Marking Machine
$1,650–$3,800 USD · 4 machines
- Handheld head from 1.5 kg; battery & cordless options
- Mark parts too large, heavy, or already installed
- Touchscreen on board — no PC needed
- One operator, marks in place: no lifting, no jigs
Best for: big castings, pipe, site and field work.
Lasers Available : Fiber . CO2 . UV
◆ BUILT INTO A MOVING LINE
Flying Laser Marking Machine
$3,800–$9,000 USD · 3 machines
- High-speed laser marking on the move — no line stops
- Encoder + photo sensor sync to your conveyor
- Replaces inkjet (CIJ) coders — no ink, no clogged nozzles
- Dates, lot and batch codes, barcodes and QR at line speed
Best for: inline date, lot, and batch coding.
SEE IT WORK
What a Laser Mark Actually Looks Like
Watch fiber, MOPA, CO2, and UV lasers at work — on metal, plastic, glass, wood, and more. See the contrast, the speed, and the finish on real production parts.
SELECTION GUIDE
Which Laser Marking Machine is Right for You?
Two questions get you there. Answer the material question first — it decides the laser.
Then decide how the part meets it.
The materials below are the common ones, not the full list — if your materials isn’t here, it very likely still marks. Ask us.
Question 1 . What Do You Want to Mark?
Question 2 . How Does The Part Reach The Laser?
Most parts fit a bench system from Step 1. Choose one of these when they don’t.
Not sure which one fits your part?Send us your material, part size, and what you need to mark. Our engineers recommend the machine and send a clear quote — within one business day.
APPLICATION
What Our Customers Mark
Permanent marks that survive heat, chemicals, washing, and handling. The jobs we’re asked for most.
Marking something that isn’t listed? Tell us the material and the part — we’ll recommend the right laser and reply with a clear quote.
WHY HEATSIGN
Why Buy Your Laser Marking Machine from HeatSign
Marking machines are all we have built since 2016. The market splits two ways: hobby-grade marketplace lasers that hide rebranded sources and cracked software, and premium Western brands that quote several times more for the same laser source.
We sit in between. You get the genuine source and licensed software the premium brands use, at a price closer to the marketplace — plus the engineer who tells you which machine you actually need, and the warranty and spares that keep total cost low.
QUICK COMPARE
Fiber, MOPA, CO2, or UV — Which Wavelength?
This is the material decision in full. Portable and flying systems use these same four lasers, so the wavelength always comes first — and it comes down to your material.
What you mark | Fiber | MOPA | CO2 | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bare metal | Best | Best | Coated only | OK |
Color on stainless / titanium | No | Best | No | No |
Black on anodized aluminum | Weak | Best | No | Good |
Wood, paper, leather, acrylic | No | No | Best | Some |
Glass | No | No | Good | Best |
Thin / heat-sensitive plastics | Some | Good | Some (can melt) | Best (cold) |
PCB & electronics | Some | Good | No | Best |
Deep engraving | Best | Good | Non-metal only | No |
Entry price | Lowest | Mid | Mid | Highest |
Still deciding between a fiber and a MOPA laser?
ANSWERS
Laser Marking Machine FAQs
How much does a laser marking machine cost?
Ours start around $1,650 for a portable handheld and $1,800 for a desktop fiber laser. Most metal-marking systems land between $2,000 and $7,000; MOPA, CO2, UV, enclosed, 3D, and flying systems sit higher. The laser marking machine price depends on power, marking area, and options like a rotary axis. A comparable Western-branded machine often quotes two to three times more for the same laser source — send your part and we’ll quote the exact build.
What's the difference between laser marking and laser engraving?
Marking changes the surface — annealing, etching, or discoloring it — so the part keeps its dimensions. Engraving removes material to cut a groove you can feel. Most of ours are a laser marking and engraving machine in one: the same head does a light annealed serial number or a deep engraved groove by changing power, speed, and passes. How deep it goes depends on the material and how many passes you run, so we set it against your part rather than quote a number.
Can one machine mark both metal and non-metals?
A UV laser comes closest. It marks glass, plastics, and PCB well, and it marks metal too — just not as sharp or fast as a fiber laser.
Wood, paper, and leather are the catch. Only a CO2 laser marks those well, and a CO2 laser can’t mark bare metal. So wood plus metal means two machines — a fiber laser and a CO2 laser.
Send us your full material list and we’ll tell you if one machine covers it.
What laser power do I need — 20W, 30W, 50W, or 100W?
20W handles surface marking: serial numbers, barcodes, and logos on most metals. 30W is the sweet spot for general workshop use — faster, with a little depth. 50W and up is for deep engraving and for cycle-time-critical production. More watts means faster and deeper, not finer: fine detail comes from the lens and spot size. Depth itself isn’t a fixed figure — it depends on the material and how many passes you run. Over-buying power is the most common mistake we talk customers out of.
Can it mark round parts — rings, tubes, tumblers, and shafts?
Yes, with a rotary axis. The chuck turns the part in sync with the beam so text or a code wraps evenly all the way around, instead of stretching as the surface curves away. It’s an option on our fiber, MOPA, and CO2 laser systems. For steep curves, cones, and stepped surfaces, a 3D system keeps the beam in focus across the whole shape. Tell us the diameter and we’ll spec the right chuck.
Will the codes scan every time, and can they come from my ERP?
Contrast is what makes a code readable, and it comes from matching the method to the material — laser marking on stainless, ablation on coatings, engraving where a scanner needs depth. A faint, unreadable code usually means the wrong method or settings, so we test and supply the parameters for your part. For data, the licensed EZCAD software builds barcodes, QR, Data Matrix, dates, and auto-incrementing serials, and connects to a PLC or database over I/O or TCP/IP to pull codes straight from your system.
Is it safe to run in my workshop, and what about fumes?
These are Class 4 lasers, so they need the correct eyewear and, for daily production, an enclosure or interlock. A UV laser needs goggles rated for 355 nm — fiber laser goggles do not protect against UV light. Marking plastics, coatings, and rubber creates fumes, so add an extractor with a filter. Every machine is CE certified and ships with the right goggles, and we’ll advise on your setup.