Laser Marking Copper
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Laser Marking on Copper.
Copper is one of the few metals that is directly usable in its natural form, or without being combined into alloys. It is characterised by having a very high thermal and electrical conductivity, making it a valuable material in electrical wiring, printed circuit boards, thermocouples, heat exchangers, electromagnets, and electric motors. A fiber can be used to mark any part of the copper with engraving detail that lasts for years as well as having a low power requirement, meaning that it is more energy-efficient than other laser marking systems. As it uses a pulse of light, the heat only affects the copper it is directed at and nothing else, giving it a high level of accuracy.
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Copper in Industrial Applications.
Laser engraving copper is particularly challenging because of the high reflectivity of the material. In fact, a solid surface made of pure copper will reflect more than 95% of incident near-IR radiation. As with stainless steel, a fiber laser is generally preferred over a CO2 laser when laser engraving copper or to produce laser cut copper. A fiber laser has a wavelength of around 1.07 µm, around 10x smaller than the wavelength of a CO2 laser. Not only will a fiber laser be reflected less than a CO2 laser, but the smaller wavelength allows for a greater power density which makes it easier to penetrate the copper surface.
Copper has excellent workability and lends itself well to processes such as brazing, welding, and soldering. Where increased hardness is desired, copper has been blended with other metals to form alloys such as brass, bronze, and sterling silver, all of which are commonly used to create jewellery.
A particularly useful characteristic of copper is its antimicrobial property. Copper and copper-alloy surfaces have the natural property of destroying microorganisms, making copper an excellent material for doorknobs, handrails, computer keyboards, faucets, and health club equipment. Being a biostatic material, many other forms of life cannot grow on a copper surface.
The Benefits.
The laser engraving process can create intricate details and shapes that would be difficult to achieve with traditional engraving methods. Laser engraving copper is also a cost-effective way to create unique and personalized items. It is a permanent process that won’t fade or wear away over time. Laser engraving copper is also environmentally friendly, as it does not require the use of any chemicals or solvents. It is also a safe process that does not produce any hazardous fumes or waste.
The Laser Systems for you.
At Cyklop Needham, we understand that precision and reliability are crucial for industrial component labeling across various sectors. With a strong track record of delivering cutting-edge laser marking solutions, we help clients track and identify critical parts throughout the supply chain, ensuring permanent traceability and compliance with industry regulations. Our advanced marking technology provides high-precision, durable, and tamper-resistant identification on a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites—guaranteeing performance, safety, and reliability in even the most demanding environments.
With over 60 years of expertise, we provide some of the most advanced coding and marking systems available – offering high-performance marking, durable designs, and seamless integration into your production line. Our solutions come with user-friendly software, making implementation effortless.
For automotive coding and marking applications, we recommend the following high-performance printer solutions:
Proto Lase
The Proto Lase is our entry-level laser marking system for industrial identification applications, perfect for marking, etching, engraving and annealing all metals, coated metals, plastics and some organic materials.
This system is the ideal solution for low to mid-volume throughput and is an affordable alternative to more traditional methods of marking, such as dot peen, electrochemical etching or hand marking. Despite being entry-level and affordable we haven’t sacrificed on quality or efficiency; equipped with a 30 Watt or 60 Watt MOPA fiber laser with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours and a 3-year comprehensive warranty, as standard.
Neutro Lase
The Neutro Lase offers maximum versatility for industries wishing to mark, etch and engrave larger parts. Designed to sit on a worktop within existing manufacturing cells and processes.
Due to its larger footprint and modular design, the Neutro Lase can offer a broad range of optional extras such as XY marking tables for increased throughput, large marking area lenses, big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 30 watt up to 100 watt for maximum speed and depth.
With our 3-year comprehensive warranty, the Neutro Lase is the ideal solution for the efficient and reliable etching of heavy-duty parts in industrial environments.
Atom Lase
The Atom Lase offers our biggest enclosure mounted onto a portable base to offer maximum flexibility. It can be located within an existing manufacturing process or operate as a standalone marking and traceability station. With an auto door function, the Atom Lase is a turnkey solution; simply wheel into the desired location and start etching.
With such a large enclosure, the Atom Lase can be fitted with a wide range of options to further increase efficiencies and offer maximum throughput. Options include XY marking tables to facilitate the loading of multiple parts, large marking area lenses, big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 30 Watt up to 100 Watt for maximum speed and depth.
As with all our range, maximum reliability and robustness is assured with our 3-year comprehensive warranty.
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