Lasers and plastics: the possibilities are endless

Like lasers, plastics are highly versatile and used for many different applications. Used together, lasers and plastics can significantly broaden your product and processing capabilities. There are a number of ways to perform laser marking on plastic parts and laser engraving on plastics. With a fiber laser, you can quickly and easily mark many different plastics, such as polycarbonate, ABS, polyamide, and many more commercially-used plastics with a permanent, high-quality finish. Because a laser machine requires only minimal set-up and provides a large degree of flexibility, laser marking plastics can be done economically even in small batch sizes. You can also laser engrave and laser cut plastics with the highest level of precision and efficiency.

Additionally, plastic laser etching helps manufacturers with traceability. By creating high-contrast, indelible marks like serial numbers, QR codes, and batch information, you gain unparalleled control over your inventory and supply chain.

Plastic Machining Inc.’s advanced process for plastic laser etching ensures that we capture every detail with exceptional clarity. Our process creates a mark that resists wear, chemicals, and environmental factors, guaranteeing readability for years to come. Reach out to us to learn more about our capabilities for laser markings on plastic parts so you can enhance your quality control and give your customers total confidence in your capabilities.

Types of plastic you can process with a laser

  • Polyamide (PA)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyoxymethylene (POM)
  • Polyarylsulfone (PSU, PPSU)
  • Poly ether ketone (PEEK)
  • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS)
  • Polyimide PI
  • Polystyrene PS
  • Polymethylmetacrylate PMMA
  • Polyester (PES)
  • Polyethylene terephthalate PET
  • Silicone

 

Applications

  • Medical assemblies
  • Surgical components
  • Industrial
  • Sensors and telecommunication parts
  • Panels
  • Dials
  • Down hole components
  • Many other applications

We’re equipped with some of the newest and most advanced laser marking software available to ensure accurate repeatable results from lot to lot.