Laser Marking
In Laser Marking, a laser beam is used to make permanent marks on materials such as glass, various types of plastics and polymers, gold, sliver, stainless steel, aluminum, anodized aluminum, copper, brass, other metal alloys, ceramic etc. The marking content includes texts, logos, different shapes, graphics, patterns, barcodes and 2D matrixes. Some areas that will affect the marking result include the type of laser used, the parameter settings as well as the material itself.
Typical laser marking effects include:
- Melting the surface
- Scorching
- Removal of the surface layer
- Oxidization of the surface
- Engraving
- Change of color
The material plays a very important role in the result achievable. Variations in the material composition, and even different colour pigments in the same type of material can result in very different marks.
Laser Marking is by far the largest single application for lasers in industry. The use of lasers in marking is becoming widespread even replacing the inkjet markers which requires relatively expensive ink cartridge replacements. The clean environment in laser marking applications is also one advantage that industry is moving towards.
Hylax offers a wide range of laser marking systems to cater to different applications, including marking on ICs, keypads, keyboard, PCBs, flex circuit, security tag, watch back cover, surgical tools, tools, wafer, ID card, jewellery, connectors, lens etc.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting makes use of a laser beam to separate parts or materials, instead of using conventional methods that require the tool to be in contact with the material to be cut. The advantage of having material laser cut is that no mechanical force is exerted on the material itself, resulting in minimal damage to the material.
Hylax offers a range of low power laser cutting solutions for cutting plastics lens, acrylic, electronic flex circuit and semi-flex Printed Circuit Boards.
MARKING & CUTTING APPLICATIONS
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| Lens Cutting Mat: Plastic |
Marking on Connector Mat: Plastic |
Marking & Cutting Fabric Mat: Plastic |
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| Data Matrix Marking Mat: Flex Circuit |
Data Matrix Marking Mat: Glass |
Barcode & Alphanumeric Marking Mat: PCB |
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| Alphanumeric Marking Mat: PCB |
IC Marking Mat: Molded Compound |
Alphanumeric Marking Mat: Ceramic |
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| ID Card Marking Mat: Plastic (PC/PET) |
BMP Marking Mat: Gold |
CSP Marking Mat: Wafer Backside |
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| Metal Can Marking Mat: Aluminium |
Watch Cover Marking Mat: Stainless Steel |
Keypad Marking Mat: Plastic |
