Laser Engraving

Laser Engraving/Cutting

Laser engraving is the process of using lasers to engrave an object or material.  We use Co2/Fibre/Galvo CNC laser engraving  for both engraving and for cutting holes or shapes as it achieves much finer marking and cutting than CNC milling. Lasers can engrave metals, wood, rubber, glass and plastics (including Perspex) as well as natural materials such as slate, marble and granite.

How it works.

A laser will either vaporise the material at which it is pointed or it will change the material surface to create a contrast, depending on the type of laser used. By managing the output power of the laser, its pulse rate and the speed the laser moves over the surface, the cutting or engraving effect can be precisely controlled for each specific material and by reducing the power to a minimum, very thin materials can be engraved or cut.

In instances where the laser cannot remove the surface of a particular material, a chemical layer is initially sprayed onto the material surface which fixes on to the material when the laser is applied.  The excess spray is then rinsed off to leave a permanent black image on the surface.

Capabilities 

We have the very latest technologically advanced Laser Engraving machines. Including three Epilog computer controlled two dimensional flat bed engraving machines & one three dimensional UV laser marking machine.

* Two Co2 60 watt laser engravers with a bed size of 1219 x 914mm and a working height of 311mm.

* One Galvo Fibre laser engraving machine, with a bed size of 610 x 610mm and a working height of 401mm.
 

* One Lotus Meta-C 10 Watt UV laser marking machine, with a maximum working area of 155mm.