The Laser Bonding Process
Mark quality depends on a variety of factors, including the substrate used, marking speed, laser spot size, beam overlap, materials thickness, and laser parameters. Materials may be applied by various methods, including a brush on technique, spraying, pad printing, screen printing, roll coating, tape, and others.
The marking process generally comprises three steps:
1. Application of the marking material
2. Bonding of the marking material with a laser.
3. Removal of excess, unbonded material.
The resulting marking is fused to the substrate, and in most cases it is as durable as the subsrate itself.
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