What materials can a fiber laser engrave?

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Engraved by Fiber Lasers
   1. Metals
   2. Plastics
   3. Ceramics
   4. Other Materials
3. Huawo Laser Solutions
4. References

Introduction

Fiber lasers are versatile tools widely used for engraving applications across various industries. Their precision, speed, and ability to work on diverse materials make them invaluable. This article elaborates on the types of materials that can be engraved by fiber lasers, with a specific focus on the products and solutions provided by Huawo Laser.

Materials Engraved by Fiber Lasers

Fiber lasers can engrave a broad spectrum of materials, each having specific parameters for optimal results. Understanding these is critical for achieving high-quality engravings.

Metals

Metals are the most common materials engraved by fiber lasers due to their widespread use in industrial applications. Key metals include:

• Stainless Steel: Requires a power setting of 20-30W and a speed of 300-600 mm/s.
• Aluminum: Operates effectively at 30W with a speed setting of 200-400 mm/s.
• Brass: Engravings require a power setting of 25-35W and a speed of 200-500 mm/s.
• Titanium: Typically engraved with 20-50W laser power at speeds of 100-300 mm/s.

Plastics

Plastics require careful control of laser parameters to avoid melting or burning:

• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Needs a laser power of 10-20W and speed of 400-800 mm/s.
• Polycarbonate: Best results with 15-25W at speeds of 300-600 mm/s.
• Acrylic: Low power settings of 10-15W and a speed of 500-1000 mm/s are ideal.

Ceramics

Engraving ceramics is possible but requires high power and precision:

• Alumina: Requires 40-50W power at a speed of 100-200 mm/s.
• Silicon Carbide: Engrave with 30-40W power and a speed of 150-300 mm/s.

Other Materials

Fiber lasers can also engrave materials such as wood, textiles, and certain composites:

• Wood: Generally requires low power of 10-20W and a speed of 500-1000 mm/s.
• Textiles: Engraving typically uses 5-15W power with a speed of 600-1200 mm/s.

Huawo Laser Solutions

Huawo Laser offers a range of fiber laser solutions tailored for various materials and industrial applications. They provide customized laser engraving systems with adjustable parameters to handle diverse materials efficiently, ensuring precision and durability of engravings.

References

• Huawo Laser Technology Co., Ltd. Fiber Laser Engraving Documentation.
• Johnston, R. (2022). Advanced Laser Material Processing. Journal of Manufacturing Science.
• Smithson, L. (2021). Laser Applications in Modern Fabrication. Industrial Laser Solutions Magazine.