Laser marking and engraving metal

Q: Can you laser engrave stainless steel?

Yes, you can laser engrave metals using a fiber laser without consumables. With a CO2 laser machine you can engrave metals with the help of a laser marking spray.

Q: What’s the price of a laser engraver for metal?

The purchase price for a laser engraver for metal starts at approx. 9,000 euros. Costs can vary greatly depending on the work area and laser power. We’d be happy to advise you on choosing the right laser engraver for marking metals.

Q: Marking steel: Which technology is the best?

The best technology for marking steel components is a fiber laser. With a fiber laser you can permanently mark metals without consumables. Therefore, this technology is more cost-effective than other methods.

Q: Can Trotec lasers cut metal?

In general, it is possible to cut metal with both CO2 and fiber laser. Metals such as steel or ferrous materials can be cut more easily than light or non-ferrous metals such as copper or aluminum.

Trotec laser engraver for metal

The contactless marking process of metal, without consumables or tool wear, ensures the lowest costs per marking. In contrast to marking with a CO2 laser and marking paste, no preparation or follow-up is required when using a fiber laser. Achieve uniform and precise results even with fine details. Different effects like rich black or white color can be obtained using certain parameter settings. Our laser engravers for metal provide durable, counterfeit-proof depth to metal, ideal for productivity and quality. When marking metal, expand your possibilities using a MOPA laser as you can mark, for instance, (anodized) aluminum in black or create reproducible colors on steel.

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.

Automated laser marking machines: SpeedMarker series

The SpeedMarker series laser markers supports automation processes through productive and automated marking. Individual components as well as large batches can be marked for full traceability, brand communication or functional marking.

Different methods for laser processing metal

The laser technology enables metal marking with different methods: Annealing marking, engraving and removing. During annealing the heat output leads to local change in the structure of metal, resulting in recoloring of the metal and the surface remains undamaged and clean. Engraving leads to a vaporization of the material. These inscriptions have a long life and are extremely abrasion resistant. When removing the top layer is removed with high speed by the laser, achieving vast contrast markings.

Anodised aluminium
Stainless steel
Natural aluminium
Brass
Copper
Coated metals
AlumaMark®
DuraBlack®
Precious metals
Titanium
Gold

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Automotive marking

Metal laser engravers guarantee thorough traceability of safety-relevant components, essential in automotive manufacturing. Achieving optimal readability of data matrix codes and alphanumeric markings is pivotal for compliance and quality assurance.

Data plates and tags

Laser marking stands out as the ideal solution for engraving metal data plates, whether you need to label machine components for legal reasons or you simply need functional markings. Offering precise, durable marking, it ensures traceability throughout the product's life cycle.

What you can do with metals and a Trotec laser machine.

What are the advantages of a laser machine for processing metal?
A comparison of technologies.

Optimize laser engraving metal with our laser software Ruby®

When it comes to laser engraving metal, the perfect outcome is driven by precise laser settings, including peripheral components like the exhaust system. Our laser software Ruby®, flawlessly interacts with these peripherals, acting as the central control hub for overseeing every facet of engraving metal. This streamlined system not only boosts efficiency but also guarantees uniform results. Effortlessly adjust parameters such as power level or frequency with Ruby® and conveniently save these configurations for future projects.

What our customers say about laser marking anodized aluminum with Trotec laser machines.

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The technical competence at Trotec already impressed us during the preliminary talks. The speed and above all the precision of the cutter convinced us. Thanks to the laser solution from Trotec with a fully automated shuttle table and the special tool holder, we were able to increase our productivity by 60 % compared to the previous laser processing. With Trotec we chose a supplier who offered us a complete process and not just a system.

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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Nico Landeck

Manufacturing Technology

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Good tools are half the work, applies to our own machines and to the machines that I purchase. We chose Trotec because of the quality. Ultimately, the choice was made for a Speedy 400 flexx laser machine. This because we process various materials, from plastics, laminates, rubber and paper to metals. With this flexx laser machine we have the freedom to process both the organic materials and the metals and plastics.

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Jurgen de Vries

Founder

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Now that we are no longer dependent on a service provider, we can respond even faster to individual customer requests for marking with serial numbers, product designations or logos, and at lower cost.

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Patrick Leichtenstern

Managing Director

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Explore a vast selection of laserable metal in our shop

When it comes to metal engraving, aluminum is widely favored for its versatility. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is valued for its superior resistance to corrosion, mechanical stress, chemicals and temperature fluctuations. Trotec materials are meticulously tested to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

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Key industries for laser engraving metal

Traceability

A laser engraver for metal achieves permanent and unforgeable markings on metal for traceability over the entire product life cycle. The contactless process ensures reliable labeling in production without time-consuming and costly interruptions or scratching of tools or components.

Manufacturing

Metal laser engravers offer a digital, permanent and contactless process in manufacturing, reducing costs while increasing flexibility. This high adaptability ensures that they meet the customized needs of a specific product.

Personalization

Turn individual pieces, small batches and large batches rapidly into unique pieces with our laser engraver for metal in a cost-effective and economical way. Personalization of metal can range from company logos on promotional items to product information on data plates.