Even if you don't work in an industrial or commercial setting, you've probably come across laser-engraved plaques, souvenirs or prizes.
In this article's blog, we'll discuss five of the most popular laser engraving applications and when you might want to hire a professional for their services.
Awards and Trophies
Laser engraving produces clear, easy-to-read cuts that are engraved directly on the surface. This makes this technique superior to painting, dyeing or embossing.
Most award and trophy manufacturers use laser engraving or any type of laser module for a variety of materials, such as:
Glass
Metal
Wood
For example, a wood laser engraver is used to engrave various attractive letters or symbols on wood.
Additionally, a variety of laser engravers can cut shapes from rubber and create custom stamps. These stamps are perfect for award certificates as well as a large number of signatures, letterheads and various decorative markings.
Barcode Creation
You'll see a lot of things with barcodes, from your grocery shopping to your industrial equipment components. Most barcodes you see are printed on paper or directly on the product. However, certain functional items do not accept these typical barcodes.
Engravers can cut barcodes directly into items to prevent issues related to one or more of the following features:
Stick-resistant surface
Large items
High-intensity use will shorten the life of the barcode
In addition to barcodes consisting of lines of different weights, engravers can also cut QR codes and unique identification marks or similar on these objects.
Decorative or Commemorative Annotations
If you've bought expensive jewelry for your loved one, you've already considered engraving your initials or phrases on the design. Many retailers have the option to add decorations or special occasion inscriptions to gifts.
You can choose to laser engrave one of the following types of gifts:
fine jewelry or watch
Glassware or table setting
Party favors such as key chains, bottle openers, and key chains
These carvings provide a unique gift that is otherwise just plain.
Medical and Electronic Components
Electronic and medical components require simple and precise identification, especially during times of stress. To ensure these components are still identifiable, many manufacturers choose to mark them with laser engraving.
The motivation for marking these components by engraving is:
Easy to read even in small size.
A font style that won't be erased
Simple batch marking
Laser engraving on electronic and medical components, especially on smaller or delicate components, tends to use less depth than on other products.
Signage
One of the most popular uses for laser engraving is solid signage. The advantages of engraving directions, maps and other information on a sign rather than painting or printing are many.
A few reasons why some websites choose to engrave other logos are:
The durability of the logo is guaranteed even in harsh environments where the logo can get dirty or wet.
Better readability due to the thickness of the letters
Rapid production, which is often essential on temporary construction sites and similar locations.