Oct 30, 2024 | Articles, Laser Cutting, Product Selection
Plasma cutting has been a viable option for fabrication and steel processing facilities for more than 60 years, and its application is well understood. However, over the last decade, laser cutting machines have taken a giant leap forward to approach, if not pass,...
Oct 25, 2024 | Articles, Laser Cutting, Laser Marking, Product Selection
Whether a benchtop marking system or a large-format cutter, adding an industrial laser to your production is a great way to improve quality, add capability, and reduce cost per part. But not all lasers on the market are what they seem. Here are a few questions to ask...
Oct 22, 2024 | Articles, Laser Marking, Product Selection
Intro to Laser Marking A MOPA laser source is a great way to expand your marking capabilities and improve the quality of your marking results. With a conventional fiber laser marker — also known as a Q-switched laser — markings on metals and plastics (especially if...
Oct 16, 2024 | Articles, Laser Marking, Product Selection
Intro to Laser Marking Fiber lasers, CO2 lasers, and diode lasers are all commonly used for marking applications, each with their unique attributes. Let’s compare these three types of lasers for part marking based on several key factors. 1. Wavelength Fiber...
Sep 20, 2024 | Articles, Dot Peen Marking, Marking Applications
Dot peen marking and vibro peen marking are both methods used for engraving or marking surfaces, primarily in metal part marking applications, but they differ in their techniques and applications. Here’s a breakdown of the differences: Vibro Peen Marking Technique:...
Sep 18, 2024 | Articles, Marking Applications
Machine-readable identification holds the key to manufacturing efficiency. Machine-readable identification is used to automatically identify a variety of products. Manufacturers are marking parts with machine-readable, permanent two-dimensional (2D) Data Matrix codes...
