Laser engraving anodised aluminium

Q: Which laser settings for the laser engraving of anodised aluminium?

Basically, anodised aluminium is a material that is very suitable for laser processing. You can achieve good results with both the CO2 and the fiber laser. You can laser engrave anodised aluminium with a laser power of 30 watts.

Q: Can you laser engrave anodised aluminium?

Yes. The material is suitable for both laser engraving and laser marking.

Q: Which laser machine can engrave aluminium?

The marking of aluminium is possible with a fiber laser and a CO2 laser. The fiber laser marks the material without additional preparation or consumables. If you use a laser marking spray, you can also engrave with a CO2 laser.

How to use a laser machine to engrave aluminium.

You can mark anodised aluminium perfectly using laser technology without consumables. Depending on the colour of the anodised layer, the result is a good contrast and a beautiful, light engraving. You can also laser mark anodised aluminium. The surface is not removed. The result is comparable to an annealing marking on steel. Particularly on naturally anodised aluminium, the result is an easily legible and high-quality laser marking.

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What our customers say about laser marking anodised aluminium with Trotec laser machines.

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“The marking ability and quality of the Trotec laser machine were definite selection criteria for our application. The great cooperation and support from the Trotec specialists won us over and significantly contributed to the success of our company.”

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Jochen Rosen, MBA

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“The Trotec laser marking machine has been very well received by our staff. In the last 26 years I’ve never known a new machine to be ‘adopted’ so quickly and positively."

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R. Eggenreiter

Hoffmann & Co Elektrokohle AG

Which laser machine do you need for marking anodised aluminium?

Large-format laser cutting machine: SP Series

The SP Series laser cutters are the comprehensive solution for cutting large-format materials. Fast and reliable laser cutting for signage and display, furniture and interior design or films and foil cutting.

High-performance laser engraver and cutter: Speedy series

The fastest laser engraver on the market helps you make your daily work more profitable. Whether you are just starting your business or want to increase your production capacity.

Which anodised aluminium is recommended for laser engraving?

Anodised or colour-anodised aluminium is suitable for both engraving with a CO2 laser or fiber laser and with a mechanical engraving machine. The anodised aluminium can be processed perfectly with the laser machine and almost photographic qualities can be achieved. Typical applications are data plates, advertising signs and identification plates.

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Which laser settings for the laser engraving of anodised aluminium?

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Can you laser engrave anodised aluminium?

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Which laser machine can engrave aluminium?

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Laser Engraving Anodised Aluminium