Laser Engraving
High Tech Laser is an industry leader, using the most innovative laser technology to provide product manufacturers and the commercial sector with the knowledge and experience necessary to fulfill all aspects of engraving needs. With many years of quality service and the most modern technology, we are able to meet industrial requirements for consumer and commercial products on a wide range of materials. Laser engraving provides a precise, permanent and contact-free marking solution that is highly cost effective. Our state-of-the-art laser engraving specializes in mold making, medical, military, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and many more industries.Why Choose Us for Your Laser Engraving Needs?
When you choose High Tech Laser, you’ve already chosen a company determined to provide you with a remarkable experience. We believe our laser marking and engraving system technology coupled with our customer service, innovative ideas, and quick turn-around time by operating two shifts puts us at the forefront of our industry.Whether our laser marking systems are being used for a single product or to integrate into an assembly line production, your satisfaction is our goal. With skill, efficiency, and attention to detail we will ensure your project runs smoothly and cost-effectively from concept to delivery.
Texturing
Surface texturing is a process of applying a specific roughness onto a surface in order to change its properties by both appearance and touch. High Tech Laser applies textures by using the various gray scales within the artwork in a 3D pattern. Laser texturing saves the preparation time of masking the tools before being emerged into the chemical acid and is highly repeatable from part to part. High Tech can laser texture an EDM finish or match an existing texture pattern.
Laser Etching
When you need laser etching services, the company to turn to is High Tech Laser. Since 1992, we have been providing our customers with the quality and turn-key approach they need. Whether your particular market is tool and die, medical, aerospace, defense, signage/POP, jewelry, or outdoor sporting goods, we have the experience, knowledge, and capabilities to provide exactly what you need when it comes to laser etching.When you are in need of laser etching services, contact High Tech Laser. Our professional staff has the capability to serve your specific needs, no matter what industry you work in or what material you are working with. Give us a call today.
What is Laser Etching?
Laser etching is a form of laser engraving that is performed by putting a contrast mark on the raw material or removing a layer of the coating on the part such as anodize or powder coating. Stainless Steel can be marked with a permanent black mark by heating up the alloys in the metal from the laser beam without the use of any additional chemicals or marking spray.The laser acts like a pencil, allowing the individual controlling it to trace patterns onto the surface. Each time the laser touches the surface of the material, that surface is changed because of the heat the laser emits. The material beneath the laser will vaporize when it is exposed to the heat. This is the way that the excess material is removed so the writing or image can be etched into the material.
Unlike some other types of etching, laser etching will not fade over time, will not break down when exposed to weather, and cannot be broken down by solvents and chemicals, or be peeled off like a sticker. Laser etching is permanent.
- Serial numbers
- Barcodes
- Part numbers
- Tracking information
- ID matrix codes
- Company logos
- Electronic devices
- Medical instruments
- Name Plates
- Control Panels
Laser etching is available for many different types of materials. Let’s take a look at the various options you have.
- Metals – A variety of metals can be used with laser etching, including stainless steel, steel, copper, anodized aluminum, aluminum, and brass.
- Coated Metals – Some metal plates are made to be engraved through laser etching. These metals are generally coated with an enamel paint that can easily be heated up and burned off by the laser without damaging the rest of the material.
- Glass – Glass laser etching is very difficult to achieve, and requires the hand of a skilled professional. This is because glass is so delicate, and when lasers are used on this material, the surface becomes fractured. The right settings, and the right professional, are necessary.
- Marble and Granite – These two types of stone can easily be engraved, and the depth of the laser etchings can even be customized, depending on the width of the surface. The etched images may be filled with paint as well, to offer a contrasting appearance if desired.
- Plastic – Creating permanent, colorful marks on plastic can be achieved with laser etching, and should be done by one of our professionals to ensure permanent results. The color of the mark will depend on the base material of the plastic. Additives can also be added to the plastic before molding to create specific colors. Most acrylic plastic pieces will etch clear or be tone on tone, however black acrylic will etch in a white color.
- Wood – can be a challenging material to etch with a laser because of its inconsistencies with the hardness of the grain. Also the sap and resin content will affect the color of the burn, and therefore the look of the image being etched. At High Tech Laser, we aren’t afraid to take on this challenging type of project. Our years of experience have allowed us to understand exactly how to perform laser etching with this material.
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Laser Cutting
The laser cutting services offered by High Tech Laser are the ideal solution for producing the custom laser cut parts you desire. With our 5’x10” cutting bed or 4’x8” cutting bed or 29”x16” cutting bed High Tech Laser offers a quick and economical answer to your needs, whether you are working with stainless steel, aluminum, brass, acrylic, wood, or paper. This type of service also provides many benefits that other kinds of cutting do not.What is Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting is a type of service that is used to quickly make custom parts from a variety of materials like metal, plastic, and wood. With this process, a design is placed on a computer, allowing the professional operating the computer to instruct the laser to cut an intricate and exact design into the material. Once the initial cut is finished and you determine it is exactly what you need, it is easy to make multiple identical parts from the same design. This is especially useful if your design has many repeated components.- Speed – With this type of service, we can quickly and easily create the designs and parts you need, without sacrificing quality. Unlike alternative marking technologies, there are no bit heads to replace, no machine setup required, and no tooling needed. Once the design is in place, the laser heats the material and creates quick, yet intricate cuts.
- Clean – While speed and accuracy may be the biggest benefits of using laser cutting, there is no doubt that the clean, smooth finish this type of service produces comes at a close second. The heat from the laser will produce a smooth polished edge on acrylic material that requires no flame polishing after the part has been cut. This is because the laser beam produces just the right amount of heat needed to affect the material and removes only what is necessary for the design. Unlike other marking tools, our professionals have complete control over the laser and cut variables, making it possible for them to cut a variety of materials with unprecedented accuracy, cleanliness, and speed and without destroying the integrity of the material around the design.
- Repeatability – As mentioned before, the repeatability of this type of cutting is unlike no other. If you are in need of multiple parts with the same cut, this type of service will allow you to quickly obtain identical cuts on each one; something that is nearly impossible when done by hand.
- Intricacy – If the design you want to have cut into your materials is small or intricate, having it done by hand just isn’t an option. These designs are too complex and the risk of errors is just too great. Our laser has a cutting kerf of just .004” which allows for the most intricate of cuts to be made. No matter how small or intricate the design, the laser can easily manage the smooth curves of text, logos, or images.
- Cost – No matter what company, organization, or industry you are working in, staying within your budget is no doubt a high priority. Whether you are searching for a company that can provide you with one-time service or you would like to use our laser cutting services on a continual basis, you are saving money. How? Because of its accuracy, speed, and lack of setup and tooling, laser cutting has been established as one of the most cost-effective technologies for cutting almost any application.
Looking for a laser cutting service that will provide you with the benefits you need and the results you desire? High Tech Laser is the company for you.
Annealing
Laser Annealing is performed by rapidly heating the surface and allowing it to self-cool. This heat temperature mark causes an oxidation process under the material surface that results in a color change. This dark, permanent mark is ideal for semiconductor, medical, food service, and automotive markets to name a few.
Drilling
High Tech Laser drills small diameter holes in various material ranging from metals to plastics. The hole will have smooth sidewalls with a taper that can vary depending on the thickness of the material being drilled. The start or top of the hole will have a little larger diameter than the exit or bottom of the hole because of the taper. The overall diameter will be smaller when drilling through a thinner material thickness.
Welding
Laser welding is a relatively new concept and can be difficult these days to find a company you can trust to provide this type of technique. That is why, at High Tech, we are proud to offer it to our customers. This type of welding is an effective method for joining small parts with tight tolerances.
It is unique in that it employs lasers to generate thermal energy that can be directed to very small areas. This makes the process more precise and efficient. In the future, it will compete with traditional methods of welding or replace assembly/joining technologies benefiting industries which may have never used this type of welding before. Through laser welding, High Tech can weld all types of major tool steels and moldmax.