Methods of Laser Engraving

Laser engraving a great way to produce high quality aesthetics. It also allows you to quickly test and iterate on labeling for user design and experience. Below are some examples of the applications & materials you can engrave.

Paint Ablation

These powder coated aluminum enclosures were engraved resulting in a professional looking product. The laser ablates paint away leaving the raw aluminum finish underneath.

Anodized Aluminum

Another medium for engraving is Dyed anodized aluminum. Similar to paint ablation, the laser removes the dye under the anodic coating and leaves the silver aluminum finish beneath. Depending on the color of the anodize, this can result in a very high contrast finish.

Cermark

to get high contrast on plain silver surfaces such as stainless, clear anodized aluminum, or galvanized steel, a ceramic glaze spray can be used. This spray contains colored glass particles that get fired and fused to the material using heat from the laser. This coating is very durable and this cup has endured countless dishwasher cycles over the years.