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Buying guides, application notes, safety and maintenance — written by the engineers who build and service the machines.
ApplicationDeep laser engraving on tools and dies: how deep, how fast, and which lens
Engraving 0.3–1 mm deep is a different job from surface marking. Parameters, lens choice and cycle times from our works.
ComplianceUDI marking on medical devices: annealing, contrast and what auditors look for
Black annealed marks on stainless, UV marks on plastics, and how to keep a Data-Matrix readable after 100 autoclave cycles.
ApplicationOn-the-fly laser coding for packaging lines: replacing inkjet without slowing down
How encoder-synced CO2 and UV markers put batch and expiry codes on cartons, bottles and pouches at line speed — with no ink.
WeldingHandheld laser welding vs TIG: what changes on the shop floor
Speed, distortion, finish and skill — an honest comparison from fabricators who switched, and where TIG is still the right tool.
SafetyLaser safety classes explained: Class 1 vs Class 4 and what each means for your shop
An enclosed machine and an open one are the same laser but different safety obligations. Goggles, signage, fumes and training in plain language.
MaintenanceWhy your marks got lighter: lens care and the five-minute checks that fix it
A dirty protective window costs 30% of power. The daily and monthly routine that keeps mark quality constant.
How-toPreparing artwork and data for laser marking: vectors, images, serials and barcodes
The file formats the software accepts, how to export from CorelDRAW and Illustrator, and how to drive serial numbers from Excel.
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