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.

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.

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Which metals are suitable for laser marking and engraving metals?

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Anodized aluminum
Stainless steel
Natural aluminum
Brass
Copper
Coated metals
AlumaMark®
DuraBlack®
Precious metals
Titanium
Gold

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

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

What our customers say about laser marking anodized aluminum 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 metals we recommend for laser marking:

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Which laser machine do you need to mark and engrave metals?

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.

FAQs

Can you laser engrave stainless steel?

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

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Marking steel: Which technology is the best?

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What does it take to laser mark metal successfully?
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