5w 10w uv laser marking of plastic, or plastic engraving, is a process during which components are labelled or marked with the aid of a laser. The polymer that the plastic parts are made up of dictates the methods used and the energy input needed to laser mark the plastic. The result of the 5w 10w uv laser marking largely depends on the type of plastic being used, any additives in the plastic (such as dyes) and the type of laser being used to mark it. 5w 10w uv laser marking is a non-contact optical process in which the plastic has to absorb the laser beam. This behavior is also utilized in the laser welding of plastics, during which one welding partner absorbs the laser beam and the other welding partner is transparent to the laser beam.

Many plastics and thermoplastics can be laser marked. Should a plastic’s properties dictate that it cannot be laser marked, it can usually be modified with a suitable additive or master-batch for plastic 5w 10w uv laser marking. Additives such as color pigments can also influence the plastics capability to be laser marked.

ADVANTAGES OF 5w 10w uv laser marking

5w 10w uv laser marking is becoming more and more frequent in industrial applications since it is seen as particularly reliable, and provides numerous advantages. 5w 10w uv laser marking is extremely robust and also forgery-proof. Its application can also be of a high quality.

Further advantages of plastic 5w 10w uv laser marking (versus conventional marking technologies) are:

Creates permanent marking, as it is waterproof, wear- and heat-resistant, light-fast and resistant to chemicals

Provides maximum flexibility in the marking design – can laser positions that would otherwise be difficult to mark

Is a non-contact process 

- and therefore no wear and tear of tools and no costs for consumables such as chemicals, inks etc. 

- the material remains free from pressure, tensions and fixturing, so that consistently uniform results can be guaranteed

Results in an unimpaired surface (color change)

Requires only simple handling, no pre or post-treatment required

TYPES OF LASER

During the 5w 10w uv laser marking process, the plastics undergo optical surface changes. A variety of laser media are used here, and these will differ in how the laser is generated. A distinction is drawn between gas, dye and solid-state lasers. During the lasering of plastic, the result is influenced not only by the type of laser but also by the wavelength used. For most 5w 10w uv laser marking applications, solid-state lasers such as Nd:YAG, fibre lasers and CO2 lasers are the ideal beam sources.

At Ensinger, successful trials have been performed with the Nd:YAG solid-state laser, which is used very frequently in practice.

Nd:YAG stands for neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser. It uses a neodymium-doped YAG crystal as an active medium. The best results were obtained at a wavelength of 1064nm and so this is the wavelength most frequently used.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

5w 10w uv laser marking is increasingly replacing conventional printing methods. Particularly in the labeling of plastics, 5w 10w uv laser marking has developed into an established method. Above all, it has become more important in the context of quality assurance and traceability. As an example, plastics may be frequently given bar codes, articles or batch numbers for unique identification. Countless applications across all industries benefit from this. These include:

Casing components made from plastic

Electronic components

Circuit boards for car parts

Tools and tool handles

SUITABLE PLASTICS FOR 5w 10w uv laser marking

Not all high-performance plastics are capable of being laser marked. For example, unmodified POM (acetal) and polyamide PA do not usually display any color change upon marking with a Nd:YAG laser. Ensinger has managed to overcome this problem through the use of a laser additive, and resulted in TECAFORM AH LM white, laser-markable acetal.

We offer a wide range of plastic stock shapes which are suitable for 5w 10w uv laser marking including AH LM white, TECASON P MT and TECAPEEK natural. 

Today,we will recommend you RFH UV laser brand from China.

RFH UV Laser Marking Module used for paint stripping on plastic

S9 Series 3W 5W 10W UV Laser