CerMark or MetalMark
laser marking materials combined with the power and
speed of lasers provide high contrast, permanent marks
on a variety of substrates. Our products are lead and
cadmium-free, water-based materials which means they are
environmentally preferred and easy to clean up.
Our marking materials are
capable of making high contrast, permanent marks on
various metals with CO2, YAG and diode pumped lasers. To
date marks have been made on: stainless steel, aluminum,
tin, copper, brass, chromed steel, titanium, tungsten
carbide and lead-coated steel. The material is also
expected to work on niobium, tantalum, silver, gold,
palladium, platinum and pewter.
The nature of the marks
depends on a variety of variables relating to our
material and the interaction of the laser with the
substrate. Laser parameters, such as; dot size, power
and writing speed need to be varied depending on the
substrate to be marked. Usually the best marks are made
with the laser operating in the CW mode.
Our material can be
applied to the substrate by tape or label, spray,
pad-print, roll-coat, screen-print, or brush. Once
applied and dried the laser makes the mark, any excess
material is removed by brushing or washing with water
leaving behind a permanent, high contrast mark. Marks on
metal have withstood military lubricants, salt water
spray, high heat and abrasion tests.
