Laser marking machine case and industry application

Wood is an ideal material for laser engraving and laser cutting. The bundled heat of the laser beam cleanly removes layers of the wood surface. Laser cutting intricate patterns made from wood produces precise edges that result in flawless cuts. This allows the production of filigree cuts and carvings not possible with other woodworking methods such as sawing or milling. In addition, the laser processing of wood does not produce any nasty chips and requires no post-processing.
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Features for wood laser engraving and laser cutting
When laser cutting wood, the laser beam causes the temperature at the cut of the material to rise above the sublimation temperature of the wood. The resulting vaporized wood is expelled as smoke and dissipates the heat introduced. As a result, the surrounding material is only slightly affected by the heat. However, depending on the type of wood, a slightly brownish discolored cut edge will result. Treatment time also depends on the type of wood. Therefore, the properties of the wood (density, resin content, etc.) have a decisive influence on the processing result.
In the laser engraving of wood, the wood grain plays an important role because it has a decisive influence on the color and depth of the engraving. Engravings on aspen or birch become relatively bright and appear very subtle due to the low contrast. On the other hand, beech or oak can provide a very dark carving effect. The engraving can be emphasized even more with the use of subsequent glazes.
Typically, low-fiber woods with a relatively uniform grain, such as beech, cherry or poplar, provide very good sculptural results with rich contrast. Less suitable for carving are wood types with high fiber and strong grain, such as bamboo.
Scribing lines on wood works in a similar way to carving. Only one continuous thread is burned into the wood. Scribing works like laser cutting, but with much less laser energy. Scribing is especially useful for large patterns with clear lines. What your electronic template should look like, we explain it here.
Applications of Wood Laser Engraving and Laser Cutting
As a versatile material, wood combined with laser engraving and laser cutting offers unimaginable possibilities. Proverbs, names, photos or logos can be laser engraved on wooden objects such as picture frames, breakfast boards, table tops and guitars. Especially impressive results can be achieved with veneered and lacquered wooden items such as the compass in our wooden box. This includes removing the top layer of varnish or veneer and exposing the layers below.
Laser cutting enables fast, flexible and precise realization of inlaid and machined product parts in toys, ornaments, souvenirs, Christmas decorations, instruments, architectural models, and handicrafts. Atomstack Laser engraving and laser cutting are used to provide a high quality finish to wood.
With the vigorous development of wood products processing industry, there are many kinds of wood products processing. Due to the needs of the wood product processing industry and the use of various processing techniques, wood products are often used in various high-end products for their simple and elegant texture. For example: food gift boxes, red wine gift boxes, tea gift boxes, valuables, jewelry boxes, wooden furniture, wooden handicrafts, etc.
Laser Marking - This is done with a low power beam and creates high contrast by discoloring the material without actually damaging the surface of the material. The marking is done by subsurface oxidation, making it black. It is sometimes called laser tinting or laser dark marking. It is most commonly used on metals, but the charring effect can also be used on plastic materials. It is often used for serial numbers or model codes and has great applications in the medical or automotive fields. Laser marking can be used on flat, curved or round surfaces.
Laser Engraving - On the other hand, this cuts a cavity into the surface of the material, leaving a cavity that displays images or writing at eye level and is tactile. This is done with a high-heat laser, which causes the surface of the material to evaporate. It's very precise and is usually a good choice for someone who wants to personalize or customize something. Engraving depth can vary from 0.02" for metals to 0.125" for harder materials. You can engrave almost any type of material, but it is most commonly used on metal, plastic, wood, leather, glass, and acrylic. Atomstack S20 Pro
Laser Etching - This is actually a subset of engraving, the main difference is the depth of cut. This is usually no more than 0.001 inches - making it the most viable option for thin materials and small projects like jewelry.