Fiber Laser Marking & Engraving Machines

BETTER MARK CONTRAST AT FASTER SPEEDSAvestron Laser Marking and Laser Engraving Solutions

 

Fiber lasers perform high-speed marking and engraving of parts without the need for any consumables, and as a result, they have become the preferred marking technology. Fiber laser marking machines are ideal for marking identifiers, codes, and graphics on metal, plastic, and ceramic materials.

High throughput production environments such as pharmaceuticals, beverage, and extrusion often use fiber lasers for high speed marking of their products with clear, high contrast markings. High-quality, permanent codes marked with precision ensure the traceability and branding of your products.

Fiber laser marking machine

AVESTRON FIBER LASER MACHINES

Ideal for marking permanent, precise, clear marks and codes onto a wide range of materials such as beverage, cosmetics, packaged food, pharmaceutical, industrial & medical parts, and more.

FZ-X20 Laser Marker

20 Watt Fiber laser marking machine

FZ-X30 Laser Marker

30 Watt Fiber laser marking machine

FZ-X50 Laser Marker

50 Watt Fiber laser marking machine

FIBER LASER MARKING MATERIAL GUIDE

Material

Marking quality

Stainless Steel

Excellent

Iron

Excellent

Aluminum

Excellent

Epoxy Resin (EP)

Good

ABS Resin (ABS)

Good

Glass Epoxy

Good

Polycarbonate (PC)

Good

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Good

Nickel

Good

Ceramic

Good

Rubber

Good

Polypropylene (PP)

Acceptable

Polyethylene (PE)

Acceptable

Polystyrene (PS)

Acceptable

Copper

Acceptable

Gold

Acceptable

Silicon

Acceptable

Wood

Acceptable

Paper

Acceptable

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Unable to Mark

Glass

Unable to Mark

WHY USE A FIBER LASER MARKING MACHINE?

Laser marking and etching can be done on many surfaces

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 fiber 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. Fiber 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.

Fiber 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 

What is a fiber laser ?

In a fiber laser, laser beams are generated by exciting the atoms of a medium, such as a crystal, gas, or liquid to generate light of a certain wavelength. The light must be amplified before it leaves the medium. In many laser configurations, the process takes place in more than one stage. The wavelength of the outgoing beam depends on the excitement of the atoms and, therefore on the material properties of the medium. The diagram demonstrates the process of generating fiber lasers where a specially doped optical fiber provides the medium for amplification.

Mirrors and lenses are used to direct and focus the laser beam to individual points on a target. This creates high-contrast and high-quality marks as the beam hits the material surface.