Engineering KnowledgeEnglish日本語 |
->

Photoelectric Sensors Laser
Sensors		 Pressure Sensors Safety
Curtain		 Displacement Sensors Optical Micrometers Machine Vision Digital Microscopes PLC
Units		 Barcode Readers
 
Ask the ExpertExpert Price InfoPrice Trial UnitUnit Catalog DownloadCatalog
Your guide to Marking Devices
Guide Topics
What is Marking?
Why is Marking Necessary?
Marking Methods
What is a Laser Marker?
Type of Laser Marking
Type of Laser (YAG Laser and CO2 Laser)
Mechanism of Coloring in Plastic Targets
Material Suitability for Marking: YAG Laser vs. CO2 Laser
Safe Installation of Laser Markers
Familiar Marking Examples
Marking Q&A
List of Questions
Answers Part 1
Answers Part 2
Answers Part 3
KEYENCE General Catalog

Keyence Product Information Site
KEYENCE Laser Marking product information

Technical Glossary

World Standards Information
Laser Markers
  

Material Comparison for Marking: YAG Laser vs. CO2 Laser
Use the following table as a guide to select a laser marker according to the material.
Material YAG laser marker
MD-H Series
(Reference: KEYENCE product)		 CO2 laser marker
ML-G Series
(Reference: KEYENCE product)
Plastic PE (Polyethylene) ◎ ○
PC (Polycarbonate) ◎ ○
PP (Polypropylene) ◎ ○
POM (Polyacetal) ◎ ○
PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) ◎ ○
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) △ ○
ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) ◎ ○
EP (Epoxy) ◎ ◎
PF (Phenol) ◎ ◎
UF (Urea) ◎ ◎
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) ○ ◎
PA (Polyamide/Nylon) ◎ ○
Metal Iron ◎ Unacceptable
Aluminum ◎ Unacceptable
Stainless steel ◎ ○
Plating ◎ Unacceptable
Alumite treatment ◎ ○
Ceramic ○ ○
Other Glass Unacceptable ○
Rubber ○ ○
* The ◎, ○, △, and Unacceptable in the table may vary depending on the target condition, use of additives, and marker settings.
◎: Very good for this material.
○: Good for this material.
△: Acceptable for this material.


More on this topic...
-> A Desktop Reference for Sensors, Vision Systems and Measuring Instruments. General Catalog
-> Laser Marking 100 Q&A Vol.2 Laser Marking 100 Q&A Vol.2
Laser Marking 100 Questions & Answers Vol.1 Laser Marking 100 Questions & Answers Vol.1
Click here to ask our Marking experts a support question.
Need price information? Click Here
For information on a trial unit click here.

Page Top
Copyright(c) 2007 KEYENCE CORPORATION. All rights reserved. | Privacy | Terms of Use | Contact | Produced by Produced by Keyence