Thread: Laser Etching?

Here is my laser used on scales. I did this for my brother-in-law.

VERY VERY NICE!!

I was told that you need a Yag or Fiber Laser what ever that is? If a Co2 laser is used some sort of coating is needed and the etching will wear off with use and time.I know nothing about lasers so I can only pass on what I have been informed of. To my understanding there was someone who had the type of laser needed and he is no longer doing it. also from what I was told that the type of laser needed were quite costly. I contacted the local trophy shop and he would do it but the set up fee and every thing that goes into the process was more than I was willing to part with and the fact it may ware off with use and time . Like I stated I know nothing about of Laser etching /engraving this is the info I got when I looked into it.

The YAG laser you are talking about removes material. I am adding it.

The process I use is called CerMark. I have placed photographs on Polished Stainless Steel with it for Christmas presents. If I decide that the picture is not up to my standards I can tell you the stuff is VERY hard to get off. It takes sandpaper and a LOT of elbow grease. Even a buffing wheel doesn't take it all off no matter how much you try.

It is resistant to scratching, salt water, lubricants, and if you can believe the ads, a blow torch. The spray is fused by the laser into a ceramic material.

Google CerMark.

The initials you see on the blade above look much better in person. The photo is showing them almost 4 times the real size.

I didn't mean to offend you all I was saying like I wrote at the end of my post that this is the info I got when I checked into it a while back. I looked at CerMark would the tape be better ?

I've been away from the forum for awhile but I came back to see this today.
I see you've found my old laser work. I did the work on the Mok Wapi and the Thirdeye custom.
These were both done on a TruMark 5000 with a max power con 0f 3.1Kw.
This is an industrial laser and not one of the normal 30, 40 or 50 watt bench marking lasers. I have a 50W that I use for marking/etching blades and cutting/ engraving scales. I know you've seen my work.

You didn't offend me in the least. I don't blame you for thinking the marking could wear off easily. I thought the same thing until I tried it.

I have not seen the tape, so I have no idea how it would work. It does seem a nice way to get an even coating before lasering.