Laser marking machines · 11 machines

Permanent marks. Matched to the material.

The wavelength decides what you can mark. Fiber lasers at 1064 nm mark metals, UV lasers at 355 nm mark plastics and glass with little heat, and CO2 lasers at 10.6 µm mark wood, leather, paper and denim.

Maxwave fiber laser marking machine: galvo head on a lifting column over the work table, built on a white workstation cabinet with monitor
FlagshipDesktop Fiber Laser Marking Machine 20–100 W20–100 W Laser powerUp to 300 × 300 mm Marking area≤ 7000 mm/s Marking speed

Wavelength decides the material

Three lasers. Three kinds of material.

Most industrial laser light is invisible. The visible spectrum is the thin coloured band on this ruler; our marking lasers sit either side of it, and each is absorbed best by a different family of materials.

Fiber and MOPA markers

20–200 W for metals and many plastics: serial numbers, QR codes, logos, deep engraving and colour marks on stainless.

UV markers, 355 nm

3–15 W cold marking for plastics, glass, silicone and electronics where heat would discolour the part.

CO2 markers, 10.6 µm

Glass-tube and RF markers for wood, leather, paper, acrylic and denim fading, including flying markers for production lines.

Handheld and portable markers

Marking heads you take to the part: large castings, pipes and installed equipment.

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Fiber vs UV vs CO2 laser marking

PropertyFiber / MOPAUVCO2
Wavelength1064 nm355 nm10.6 µm
Typical power20–200 W3–15 W30–150 W
Marks wellSteel, aluminium, brass, titanium, many plasticsPlastics, glass, silicone, PCBs, sensitive partsWood, leather, paper, acrylic, denim, rubber
Heat into the partModerateVery lowModerate to high
Typical usesPart IDs, tools, jewelry, nameplatesElectronics, medical, cosmetics packagingPackaging, garments, gifts, signage

How laser marking works

A galvanometer scanner steers the beam across a flat field, typically 70 × 70 to 300 × 300 mm depending on the lens. Software turns text, logos, barcodes and serial numbers into scan paths, so changing a design takes seconds and needs no tooling.

The mark is made in the material itself: by annealing, engraving, foaming or colour change. It does not rub off like ink or peel off like a label.

How to choose

Choose the source by material first, then power by speed and depth. A 20–30 W fiber laser covers most part-marking jobs; 50–100 W pays off for deep engraving and high volume. MOPA sources add control over pulse width for black marks on aluminium and colour on stainless.

Then choose the format: desktop for small parts, a cabinet workstation for production with a larger table, handheld for large parts, and flying markers to mark on a moving conveyor.

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FAQ

Questions buyers ask

Which laser marking machine is best for metal?

A fiber laser at 1064 nm. For black marks on anodized aluminium or colour marks on stainless steel, choose a MOPA fiber laser.

Can a fiber laser mark plastic?

Many plastics, yes, but results vary with colour and additives. UV lasers mark a wider range of plastics with less heat and cleaner contrast.

What is a flying laser marker?

A marker mounted over a production line that marks products while they move, synchronised with an encoder. It is used for dates, batch codes and logos on packaging, pipes and cables.

How long does a laser source last?

Fiber laser sources are commonly rated for tens of thousands of hours. CO2 glass tubes have a much shorter life and are replaced as a consumable; RF CO2 tubes last longer.