CO2 Laser Marking & Engraving Machines
HIGH QUALITY CODES ON A VARIETY OF SUBSTRATES
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.

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
CZ-X60 Laser Marker
60W CO2 laser marking machine delivering unique and serialized codes at high production speeds
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
METAL
- Steel
- Stainless steel
- Painted steel
- Aluminum (& anodized Aluminum)
PLASTIC & RUBBER
- ABS
- Polyamide PA
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Rubber, Vinyl, Teflon, Polyimide
GLASS
- Automotive
- Food
- Cosmetics &Pharmaceutical
- Industrial
WOOD
- Soft & hardwood
- MDF, Plywood, Chipboard
- Cork
- Veneers

CARDBOARD
- Beverage
- Dairy
- Pharmaceutical
- General packaging
CERAMIC
- Tiles
- Porcelain
- Stoneware
- Earthenware
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.
NO CONSUMABLES
No need for inks, dyes, or make-up/replacement fluids.
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
High uptime and lasting performance, no planned maintenance.
UNCOMPROMISING
Contactless coding & marking on hot, cold, wet, oily surfaces.
MARKING QUALITY
Consistently crisp, clear, and precisely positioned code & marks.
LONG LIFE
Built to last – laser life of approximately 100,000 hours.
SMALL FOOTPRINT
Ideal for manufacturers who have space limitations.

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
- Black marking – a process of where black, high contrast marks are created by heating the surface of a material.
- 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.
- 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