In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, laser marking technology, with its advantages of high precision and high efficiency, has emerged in numerous industries. Among them, CO2 laser marking machines, as a tool specifically designed for marking non-metallic materials such as wood, plastic, and rubber, are playing an increasingly important role.
Working Principle of a CO2 Laser Marking Machine
A CO2 laser marking machine uses carbon dioxide gas as the working medium. When a high voltage is applied to the electrodes, generating a glow discharge in the discharge tube, the carbon dioxide gas molecules are excited to a high energy level, generating laser light. This laser beam is focused by a focusing lens system onto the surface of the non-metallic material being processed. The instantaneous high temperature and high pressure energy causes physical or chemical changes on the material surface, resulting in a permanent mark such as text, images, or QR codes.
Widely Applicable to Various Materials
- Wood
For wood, a CO2 laser printer can easily leave exquisite marks on its surface. Whether a furniture manufacturer is marking brand logos and product models on solid wood furniture, or a handicraft manufacturer is carving intricate patterns on wooden ornaments, it can handle it with ease. Furthermore, the laser marking process is non-contact, causing no mechanical damage to the wood, and maximally preserving the wood’s original texture and strength.
With the growing demand for intelligent manufacturing and refined processing, CO2 laser marking machines have become the core technical equipment in the field of non-metallic material processing due to their high efficiency, precision and environmental protection.
- Plastic Materials
CO2 laser marking machines also excel in the plastics industry. Laser marking of plastic products, such as product information labels and anti-counterfeiting codes, is not only clear and durable, but also effectively avoids the fading and blurring issues that can occur with traditional printing methods. Furthermore, for aesthetically pleasing plastic packaging, such as cosmetics and gift boxes, laser marking can create unique textures and patterns, enhancing the product’s quality and added value.
3.Rubber Products
In the rubber industry, CO2 laser marking equipments can precisely and accurately produce everything from brand logos and specifications on automobile tires to model markings on rubber seals. Laser marking creates marks with excellent wear resistance, ensuring they remain clearly visible for extended periods, even in challenging operating environments, facilitating product traceability and management.
- Other Materials
CO2 laser marking machines are also widely used in the processing of non-metallic materials such as leather, bamboo, and paper. Marking leather can create personalized leather goods; engraving bamboo can create artistic bamboo crafts; and marking paper can be used for book cover decoration, greeting cards, and more.
三、Significant Advantages of CO2 Laser Marking Machines
1.High Precision
High-speed laser marking machines can achieve micron-level accuracy, enabling them to engrave extremely fine patterns and text. This offers unparalleled advantages for industries requiring high precision, such as marking non-metallic parts in electronics and jewelry.
- High Efficiency
Compared to traditional marking methods such as screen printing and mechanical engraving, laser marking is much faster. It can mark large quantities of products in a short period of time, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing costs.
- Environmentally Friendly and Pollution-Free
Laser marking does not use chemicals such as inks and solvents, and does not generate pollutants such as waste gas, wastewater, and waste residue. This method meets today’s environmental requirements and is a green and environmentally friendly marking method.
In short, flying laser marking machines have become a star device in the field of non-metallic material marking due to their unique operating principle, wide range of applicable materials, significant advantages, and vast application areas. As the technology continues to advance and improve, we believe it will play an important role in more industries, bringing more convenience and surprises to our production and life.
CYCJET is the brand name of Yuchang Industrial Company Limited. As a manufacturer, CYCJET have more than 20 years of experience for R& D different types of handheld inkjet printing solution, Laser printing solution, and portable marking solution, High Resolution Printing solution in Shanghai China.
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