FiberStar fiber laser marking and engraving systems are a fast and clean technology that is rapidly replacing older laser technologies. Direct laser marking has now become a common process in many industries and offers a non-contact, abrasion-resistant, permanent laser mark onto almost any type of material. High speed, high precision, micro laser marking of part information, readable alpha-numerics, barcodes or data-matrix™, serial numbers, corporate logos, etc. are possible on a wide range of component parts.
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With fiber laser marking, focused light from a laser interacts with a material to produce a high quality, permanent mark on an object. A laser marking system is usually made up of a fiber laser engine, scan head assembly (commonly known as galvos) and control software. The software also provides the interface to manage multi axis motion systems if required. Frequently, fiber laser marking systems not only mark, but offer laser engraving and laser machining capabilities, including thin material cutting, scribing and material removal.
The fiber laser is equipped with software that enables the laser marking of text, graphics, logos, barcodes and data-matrix codes. Automation features enable part serialization, date coding, variable text inputs, remote programming, input/output control and many other programming features.
Laser Marking Software
LaserStar’s Laser Marking Software runs on a Windows® operating system. Installing the software is quick and easy, and only takes a few minutes. Once installed, the software will automatically detect your FiberStar® Laser Marking System via USB connection.
The LaserStar software includes a comprehensive library of True Type fonts, images, and wire-frame artwork. Our laser marking software, when used in cooperation with CorelDraw, or any other HPGL (.plt) based software package, can generate limitless custom designs and theme combinations to personalize a wide range of laser marking and laser engraving applications. Themes can easily be combined with various True Type fonts.
Maintenance Free Laser Engine
Air-Cooled, Compact System
Motorized or Manual Z-Adjustment
Integrated PIP Camera (optional)
Focus Diode Kit Assembly
Multiple F-Theta Lens Options
Easily Integrated Footprint
Complete Turnkey Solutions
Multiple Class 1 Chamber Options
Laser Marking Software Is Fast and Easy To Use
1. Create a New File
Setting up a new file page in LaserStar’s laser marking software is easy. Simply open a new file in our Windows® based software. LaserStar’s software makes it easy to import a variety of image and graphic file formats, benefit from a vast library of True Type fonts, and customized fill patterns directly on the screen.
2. Image, Graphics, Text Layout
Select the images or graphics needed and import them into the layout template. Add text, titles, headers and other descriptive phrases to complete your objective. Themes can be easily combined to create a finished layout.
3. Set Up The Laser Marking Field
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Turn the red focus diodes “ON” to bring your marking surface into position. Next, the layout profile feature assists in scaling and positioning your layout onto the marking surface.
4. Select the Power Settings
Individually identify or group your laser marking layout with the software parameter (power and speed) settings to produce the desired laser marking/engraving results. A wide range of customizable parameters are available to optimize material types, fill or hatch patterns, texturing, and radius surfaces.
5. Start Laser Marking
Once the above steps are completed, simply press MARK and your new layout will be laser marked/engraved in seconds. The process is clean and quick!
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In simplest terms, laser marking is a permanent process that uses a beam of concentrated light to create a lasting mark on a surface. Typically performed with a fiber, pulsed, continuous wave, green, or UV laser machine, laser marking encompasses a wide variety of applications. The most common types of laser marking applications are:
Annealing
Carbon migration
Discoloration
Engraving
Etching
Laser marking can be automated and processed at high speeds, while leaving permanent traceability marks on a range of materials, including steel, titanium, aluminum, copper, ceramic, plastic, glass, wood, paper, and cardboard. Parts and products can be marked with text (including serial numbers and part numbers); machine-readable data (such as barcodes, Unique ID codes, and 2D Data Matrix codes); or graphics.
Laser marking works by using a focused beam of light to mark the surface of a material. When the beam interacts with the material’s surface, it alters the material’s properties and appearance. This concentrated beam targets only a specified area, allowing the laser marking machine to create precise, high quality, high-contrast marks that are easy to read or scan on virtually any surface. This feature makes laser marking ideal for applications where accuracy and permanency are critical to success.
The word LASER is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser beam begins as an atom that is stimulated to release particles of light. This light can be concentrated and directed toward a laser marking area. The energy that is released is measured in wavelengths or nanometers (NM). The higher the wavelength, the more powerful the laser beam.
For example, a UV laser marker, which has a wavelength of around 355NM, offers a lower power for marking heat-sensitive materials such as plastic and glass. Because UV laser markers and other machines in the "cold laser" category emit less energy, they are great solutions for many organic or soft products, as they are less likely to burn the material. A fiber laser, on the other hand, operates at NM, delivering significantly higher power to mark harder materials, such as metal.
Compared to other non-permanent marking processes such as printing or labeling, laser marking uses no consumables and requires less maintenance. Our team also offers fast and reliable customer support, including two-hour response times and free marking samples, for maximum up-time and system productivity.
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There are several types of laser marking systems, and each operates slightly differently. The correct process to use the machine also depends on the material you’re working with and the application you’re using. MECCO offers a list of resources to help you operate your machine and troubleshoot any issues, from how-to videos to detailed documentation.
When using any laser marking machine, it’s important to follow all safety guidelines. Thanks to a variety of preventative measures, including Class I laser marking workstations, laser marking is a relatively safe process.
The Benefits of Using a Laser Marker
Manufacturers can gain many benefits from the laser marking process, whether it is basic part identification and branding or complete traceability to track and trace parts from cradle to grave. Direct part marking with a laser marking machine delivers durable, readable marks. The results of these high quality marks include: