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Laser vs. Plasma: Why are Lasers Surpassing Plasma as the Go-To for Metal Cutting?
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...
Buyer Beware: Top Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Laser
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...
What is a MOPA Fiber Laser?
Intro to Laser MarkingA 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...
The Real Difference Between Fiber, CO2, and Diode Marking Lasers
Intro to Laser MarkingFiber 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...
Vibro Peen vs. Dot Peen Marking
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....
Part ID & Tracking with Data Matrix Code Read / Verify Systems
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...
Marking Nameplates, Metal Tags, Labels & Data Plates
DMS offers a variety of machines to mark and engrave metal tags, name plates and metal banding to your exacting standards. Our machines are capable of automatically marking date codes, serial...
Creating Raised Marks with a Fiber Laser
Remove the background material rather than engraving the mark.Powerful fiber laser marking machines are ideal for creating extreme raised marks like this .020” tall text in 316 stainless steel....
Laser Annealing for High-Contrast Marks without Surface Deformation
Fiber Laser Markers for Smooth Heat MarksManufacturers in the medical, bearing and food industries often need to adhere to tight-tolerance marking specifications related to surface disruption. Fiber...
Deep Engraving Metal with a Fiber Laser
High-Powered Laser Systems for Deep, High-Contrast MarkingYour success or failure when attempting to deep engrave text, traceability codes and complex artwork on metals and some plastics comes down...
Laser Marking Anodized Aluminum
Fast, High-Contrast Data Plate Marking with Fiber LasersThe best tool for creating crisp, high-contrast anodized aluminum data plates is a fiber laser marking machine. In this demo, a 20-watt laser...