カラーレーザー彫刻は、鮮やかな彫刻を可能にする最先端の技術です。, colorful designs on a variety of materials. Unlike traditional laser engraving, which usually results in shades of black or gray, color laser engraving can produce vivid hues such as blue, green, pink, and yellow. This advanced technology enhances the visual appeal and uniqueness of engraved items, making it increasingly popular for producing distinctive and attractive products in various industries.
How Does Color Laser Engraving Work?
The process of color laser engraving depends on the type of material being engraved, with specific techniques required for metals and plastics. The primary methods involve either natural oxidation or the application of a coloring agent to achieve the desired colors.
Color Laser Engraving on Metals
Color laser engraving on metals is favored for its ability to naturally produce vibrant colors on the surface after engraving. This effect is achieved through oxidation, where the laser heats the metal, causing it to melt and oxidize. The resulting oxidation layer varies in color based on the laser’s power settings and the metal type.
Two primary methods for color laser engraving on metals include:
- Oxidation Method: The laser melts the metal surface, leading to oxidation, which creates a colored layer as it cools. The colors achieved depend on the laser settings and the type of metal used.
- Grating Method: This involves applying a colored oxide layer to the metal surface. As the laser melts both the metal and the oxide layer, a vibrant, colored engraving is produced.
Color Laser Engraving on Plastics
Plastics do not naturally produce color through laser engraving; しかし, there are methods to achieve colored engravings:
- Using Colored Plastics: Engraving on colored plastics can produce contrasting colors in the engraved areas.
- Applying Coloring Agents: A coloring agent is applied to the plastic surface, which then melts and integrates with the material during the laser engraving process, resulting in vibrant colors.
Home-Based Applications of MOPA Fiber Lasers
MOPAファイバーレーザー have become increasingly popular among home hobbyists for their ability to create colorful and intricate engravings on various materials. Some common applications include:
- Jewelry and Keychains: Personalize and add color to jewelry and keychains with designs, 名前, or safety information.
- Cell Phone and Laptop Cases: Add unique designs and identification details to cases, making them both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Holiday Ornaments and Decorations: Customize ornaments and decorations with color engravings for lasting, personalized pieces.
- Home Address Number Plaques: Create durable, weather-resistant plaques with various colors and fonts.
- Personalized Last Name Signs: Make personalized signs for homes with family names, crests, and decorative designs.
- Trophy Plaques: Enhance the appearance of awards with colorful and stylish engravings.
What is a MOPA Laser?
MOPA (マスターオシレーター パワーアンプ) technology significantly amplifies the power of laser beams, increasing their strength and versatility. This technology can be applied to fiber or CO2 lasers, enhancing the frequency of the laser’s pulses and enabling rapid, powerful engraving. MOPA lasers are especially effective for color engraving on metals and other materials, creating surface oxidation layers or integrating coloring agents into hard plastics and acrylics.
ComMarker B4 60W JPT MOPA ファイバー レーザー マーキング マシン
ポータブル & 手頃な価格: B4 MOPA 60W ファイバー レーザー マーキング マシンの重量はわずか 22kg; 336×555×635mm以内のコンパクトサイズ. 電動リフティング: 内蔵の隠れたリフティングモーターにより正確なフォーカシングを実現. カラーマーキング & 超切断能力: ステンレス鋼へのカラー彫刻が可能, アルミニウムに白と黒, 厚さ2mmまでの金属を0.01mmの精度で切断. 広々とした…
Materials Suitable for Color Laser Engraving
金属
ステンレスなどの金属, チタン, 銅, ニッケル, 銀, 真鍮, 金, and carbon steel are ideal for color laser engraving. Fiber lasers are particularly well-suited for marking metals, but powerful diode or infrared lasers can also be used.
プラスチック
Hard plastics and other materials can also be engraved using MOPAレーザー, often with the addition of a coloring agent to achieve the desired colors.
Color laser engraving offers a wide range of possibilities for customizing and enhancing various materials, making it a valuable technology for both creative and business applications.
