CO2 Laser Marking & Engraving Machines

HIGH QUALITY CODES ON A VARIETY OF SUBSTRATESAvestron Laser Marking and Laser Engraving Solutions

 

CO2 laser marking machines are ideal for marking identifiers, codes, and graphics on paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, ceramic, and other materials.

The Avestron CO2 laser makers can easily integrate into your production line to fulfill your product coding and marking requirements. The machines operate without the need for consumables or much maintenance making CO2 lasers a perfect alternative to chemical etching,  inkjet marking, or labels. High-quality, permanent codes marked with precision ensure the traceability and branding of your products.

CO2 Laser Marking Machine

AVESTRON CO2 LASER MACHINES

Benefit from high speed, superior coding & marking across a wide variety of materials. Ideal for marking permanent, precise, clear marks and codes onto a wide range of materials such as PET, PVC, glass, plastic, foil, metal, wood, paper boards, paper, polypropylene, and more.

CZ-X30 Laser Marker

30W CO2 laser marking machine delivering high speed variable coding

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CZ-X60 Laser Marker

60W CO2 laser marking machine delivering unique and serialized codes at high production speeds

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CO2 LASER MARKING MATERIAL GUIDE

Material

Marking Capability

Paper

Excellent

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Excellent

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Excellent

Wood

Excellent

Ceramic

Good

Epoxy Resin (EP)

Good

Glass Epoxy

Good

Glass Epoxy

Good

Polycarbonate (PC)

Good

Polyethylene (PE)

Good

Polypropylene (PP)

Good

Polystyrene (PS)

Good

Rubber

Good

ABS Resin (ABS)

Acceptable

Silicon

Acceptable

Aluminum

Unable to Mark

Copper

Unable to Mark

Gold

Unable to Mark

Iron

Unable to Mark

Nickel

Unable to Mark

Stainless Steel

Unable to Mark

COMMON APPLICATIONS & MATERIALS

General coding & marking applications

Laser engraving on parts

Marking cut-outs

Identifiers on tags, nameplates, and labels

Direct part marking of tools, dies, and assets

Unique Device Identification (UID) labeling

Laser marking on metal

METAL

  • Steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Painted steel
  • Aluminum (& anodized Aluminum)

Laser marking on plastic and rubber

PLASTIC & RUBBER

  • ABS
  • Polyamide PA
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Rubber, Vinyl, Teflon, Polyimide

Laser marking on glass

GLASS

  • Automotive
  • Food
  • Cosmetics &Pharmaceutical
  • Industrial

Laser marking on wood

WOOD

  • Soft & hardwood
  • MDF, Plywood, Chipboard
  • Cork
  • Veneers
Laser marking on carboard

CARDBOARD

  • Beverage
  • Dairy
  • Pharmaceutical
  • General packaging

Laser marking on ceramics

CERAMIC

  • Tiles
  • Porcelain
  • Stoneware
  • Earthenware

Laser marking on lather, suede and fabrics

LEATHER & FABRICS

  • Cotton, polyester, or synthetic fibers
  • Canvas
  • Fleece, felt
  • Kevlar
  • Leather & suede
  • Nylon fabric

Why use a CO2 laser marking machine?

FLEXIBLE

Marks a diverse range of part shapes, sizes, and substrates.

Laser markers need no consumables

NO CONSUMABLES

No need for inks, dyes, or make-up/replacement fluids.

Fiber laser marking machines have high uptime

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE

High uptime and lasting performance, no planned maintenance.

Fiber laser marking on oily, wet and hot surfaces

UNCOMPROMISING

Contactless coding & marking on hot, cold, wet, oily surfaces. 

Laser marking machine makes clear, sharp marks

MARKING QUALITY

Consistently crisp, clear, and precisely positioned code & marks.

Laser marking machine have long operating life

LONG LIFE

Built to last – laser life of approximately 100,000 hours.

Fiber laser marking machine small size

SMALL FOOTPRINT

Ideal for manufacturers who have space limitations.

Laser marking machine ease of use

EASY TO USE

Simple to operate, rapid code change-over, high productivity level.

Why are an increasing number of manufacturers selecting CO2 laser marking systems?

The growing need for product traceability and branding drives more and more manufacturers to integrate product coding and marking systems into their production environment. CO2 lasers have become progressively more affordable and inexpensive to operate (minimal parts replacement required and no need for consumables). The systems are capable of high-speed marking of many substrates and are ready to use with a quick and simple set-up.

Rust-proof marking using Laser Marking

  1. Black marking – a process of where black, high contrast marks are created by heating the surface of a material.
  2. Cold marking – a process where the material surface is colored black with the use of minimal heat, which allows a self-healing oxide film to form.
  3. Engraved marking is a process where the material is etched resulting in the removal of the top surface.

CO2 laser marking vs. Inkjet marking 

Laser Marking

Advantages

  • Markings are high resolution & precise
  • Markings are permanent
  • No consumables cost
  • Can mark on wet, hot, cold surfaces
  • Marks curved surfaces
  • Very low maintenance
  • Item need not be moving during marking
  • Clean operation

Dis-advantages

  • Higher initial cost

 Inkjet Marking

Advantages

  • Lower initial cost
  • Marking speed (in some instances)

Dis-advantages

  • On-going consumables cost
  • Need for regular maintenance & clogged print-head
  • Inks may contain harmful chemicals and release strong odors & not-environmentally friendly
  • Limited print area & size
  • Print-head has to be close to the print surface
  • Often messy operation with ink deposits on the floor beneath the printer