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Locks and security hardware may be compact products, but they often need to carry a surprising amount of information. A lock body, key, cylinder, latch, security seal, or industrial locking component may require a company logo, serial number, model number, batch code, barcode, Data Matrix code, or another identification mark. The challenge is not simply […]

A welded part does not necessarily require further manufacturing processes immediately after the welding process. Depending on the type of material and the welding process, the region around the joint may be oxidized, heat tinted, discolored, scaled, or contain other welding by-products. In stainless steel, these effects are frequently observed as yellow, brown, blue, or

Laser marking seems very simple when a flat metal surface is available. When the marking area is near an edge, corner, bend, step, or another change in geometry, the process becomes more challenging. Non-flat surfaces are seldom found everywhere on manufactured parts. Sharp transitions, holes, corners, flanges, raised sections, curved areas, and grooves are all

Although a new metal component may appear simple in a drawing, the marking process can be quite different when the actual part is placed under a laser. The surface finish could be different from that of earlier components, the geometry might affect the amount of area available for marking, the required serial number or code

A metal product can be suitable for manufacturing and still produce an inconsistent engraving if the marking surface is not properly prepared. Before starting the laser process, manufacturers need to consider more than the material grade. The condition of the actual marking area can have a direct effect on the final result. With metal laser

There are lots of small metal joints that make up battery assemblies, but they have a much bigger role than their size suggests. A battery tab, terminal, connector, or busbar should provide both a solid mechanical connection and a good electrical connection. A weak connection can cause high resistance, unwanted heat, or affect the reliability

A metal part goes through various stages before it reaches the customer. It can start with a digital design and continue through cutting, forming, machining, welding, polishing, coating, assembly, and inspection. Alongside these processes, manufacturers also need a reliable method to identify the completed part. This is where a laser marking machine for metal parts

Electrical components, control systems, electronic equipment, industrial assemblies, and many other items are protected by metal enclosures. Although the enclosure may be made from sheet metal, its strength, appearance, and reliability depend greatly on the quality of its joints. That is where laser welding for metal enclosures can offer a cleaner and more controllable method

The 6-digit HUID number is engraved on jewellery by a laser hallmarking machine. It is not just a matter of marking a visible mark on a gold article when you get it hallmarked. The hallmark must be clearly visible, durable, properly placed, and small enough to fit on jewellery when the space available for marking

There are many types of materials used in modern manufacturing. One production line might manufacture a stainless steel part in the morning and plastic parts such as housings, connectors, tags, or electronic components later in the day. Traditionally, manufacturers might require different marking equipment depending on the material being processed. A fiber laser marking system