Discover the Laser Engraving Technology
How does laser engraving work ? What can be engraved with a laser marker ? Find more about the laser technology and discover which solution fit your needs!
Gravotech's lasers are widely used in industrial and non-industrial environments, for marking, engraving, embellishing, and cutting any material, from plastic to metal, to ceramic, to organic materials, etc.
The mastery of different laser sources (Fiber, CO2, Green, Hybrid) allows us to meet all identification, traceability, personalization, and signage needs with an extensive range of standard and customized laser machines.
What are the benefits of laser engraving?
The marking outcome depends primarily on the laser wavelength selected and the interaction time (pulse time) between the beam and the material. The laser source is a powerful and accurate beam of light to heat and evaporate the material and its focus point.
- Contactless, laser technology overcomes the hardness of the parts and allows a very fine mark at high speed . The work is clean and indelible.
- Flexible, laser marking is suitable for all types of production, from aesthetic engraving to engraving at the highest industrial rate.
- Economic and environmentally-friendly, it does not use solvents, ink or any other chemical product for cutting and engraving operations.
- Easy to automate, laser processes save time, energy and materials compared with traditional processes.
The laser engraving machine is a great tool for improving your productivity, your image and offers infinite creativity.
* Definition: English acronym "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". By extension: device emitting a very powerful beam based on the laser effect.
Which laser configuration will meet your needs?
Because every company is unique and works in a different way, these technologies are offered in several configurations:
In-line integrable equipment
- Robust and easy-to-integrate laser markers, with full expert support direct from the manufacturer
- Able to communicate with your environment, it identifies any part with serial numbers, logos, text, Datamatrix™ codes, barcodes, QR codes, date and hour information
Stand alone solutions
- Class I enclosure for complete safety operation, ergonomic and highly productive tabletop laser engravers
- Semi-automated workstations can be customized to satisfy the most demanding applications
- Driven by intuitive dedicated software, the operator can access in a few clicks all traceability and creativity functions
Which laser source for which material ?
| CO2 | CO2 | FIBER | FIBER | GREEN | HYBRID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORGANICS | ||||||
| Ceramic | ||||||
| Electrical and medical ceramic | ||||||
| Food | ||||||
| Glass, crystal | ||||||
| Leather | ||||||
| Paper, cardboard, cork | ||||||
| Rubber | ||||||
| Silicon | ||||||
| Stone, granite, marble | ||||||
| Textiles | ||||||
| Wood, varnished wood | ||||||
| PLASTICS | ||||||
| ABS | ||||||
| Foam | ||||||
| Laminates | ||||||
| PA | ||||||
| PC | ||||||
| PE, BET | ||||||
| PMMA, Acrylic | ||||||
| POM - PBT | ||||||
| PP | ||||||
| METAL | ||||||
| Anodized Aluminum | ||||||
| Coated metal | ||||||
| Aluminum | ||||||
| Brass | ||||||
| Carbide | ||||||
| Copper | ||||||
| Gold, silver, nickel, platinum | ||||||
| Stainless steel | ||||||
| Steel | ||||||
| Titanium | ||||||
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Marking / Etching
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Engraving / Deep marking
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Cutting
Learn more about laser applications
Gravotech can help you choose the best solution for your application! Gravotech works with the most recognized manufacturers and parts manufacturers in the automobile, precision mechanics, medical, aeronautics, jewelry and watchmaking, electrical industry, electronics, tooling, oil and gas, sectors and with professional engravers, etc.
Laser is also ideal for engraving on a lot materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, rubber, organic materials such as leather, wood and fabric, etc.
Gravotech can help you choose the best solution for your application!
Our laser engravers & cutters
The LS100 is an easy to operate and compact laser engraver to cut and mark a wide range of materials....
LS100
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The LS100EX CO2 laser machine is a medium-sized machine for engraving and cutting. Its engraving area matches the size of ¼ sheet, making it the ideal sign making machine....
LS100 EX
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The LS900 industrial laser engraver, Co2, Fiber, or Edge (dual sources), are ideal for high speed marking and cutting of medium and large format media.
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LS900
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Numerous innovative functions and features are combined into the LS1000XP, turning it into the ultimate engraving and cutting laser for intensive production.
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LS1000XP
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Our powerful and high-quality Fiber Laser engraver performs precise markings in very short cycle times....
FIBER laser
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The CO2 laser marker is perfectly suited for marking organic materials....
CO2 laser
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GREEN laser marker is designed for complex and cold markings on materials not reactive to other wavelengths....
GREEN laser
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The 1064 nm HYBRID laser marker is perfect for applications requiring a great versatility in terms of marking materials at the highest speed, from metal to plastic engraving.
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HYBRID laser
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