Turning, drilling and milling tools are subject to heavy stress. The markings on these precision tools must also be able to withstand these stresses. Laser markings offer some decisive advantages over other methods, such as etching or stamping:
Consistent quality and readability of the markings with absolute durability, depending on the process choice without changing the workpiece properties
Clean processing methods without consumables
Flexibility in many dimensions (marking content, component or tool shapes, material)
Low cost per marking for individual items or mass production
When labeling machining tools, it is particularly important that the tool's surface is not damaged. Here, the laser can fully execute its advantages. During annealing, the tool's surface finish is not altered.
Functional labels
Logos and company names that serve as anti-counterfeiting measures
Product information (e.g. type, size, date of manufacture, etc.)
Why should I buy a laser for marking machining tools?
Laser markings for milling, drilling and turning tools in particular excel in durability and flexibility. With a laser labeling device, labels can be highly precise even in the smallest fonts and on a wide range of shapes. Workpiece properties are not altered because of the non-contact and chemical-free laser technology. Additional cleaning costs can also be avoided thanks to eco-friendly processing methods.
Function and advantages of laser technology
Flexibility with materials
Tool steel, high-speed steel (HSS), titanium, alloys, boron steel or hardened metals – all kinds of materials can be processed with lasers
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Product portfolio with suitable fiber laser systems and all requirements for free-standing workstations, custom-built system or integration into production lines
Flexibility with shapes and dimensions
Lasers can be highly flexible with workpiece shapes, dimensions and surfaces
Precise and smallest shapes can be marked highly accurately
Even hard to reach places can be labeled with the laser
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Ideal optics and optimal beam efficency due to high-quality components
Fast and highly accurate positioning of components by means of a camera system: SpeedMark Vision – Smart Adjust
Flexible, variable data can be marked
A wide range of markings can be created from variable data without retooling or tool changes
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Intelligent and intuitive SpeedMark marking software that can simply process data from existing ERP systems and all dynamic contents in codes
Material-friendly labeling
Thanks to annealing, no material is removed and the material's surface remains intact
Depending on your requirement (marking speed, color effect), fully black annealed labels can be produced
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
The latest fiber laser sources for all your annealing requirements
With SpeedMarker series, in-focus annealing is also possible. As a result, the marking speed is significantly increased and the material's corrosion susceptibility is eliminated or reduced
Permanent marking
Unlike other technologies, laser marking is permanent and abrasion, heat and acid resistant
Especially important for traceability and quality assurance
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Product portfolio with matching fiber laser systems for all requirements
OEM galvo fiber laser for integration into production lines
Custom-built systems according to customer requirements
Non-contact and reliable material processing capabilities
There is no need to firmly clamp down or fixate materials
Time savings and consistently good results
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Broad product portfolio with the right laser system for every requirement
Highly accurate laser marking even on your "first attempt" thanks to camera-assisted positioning
Marking takes seconds and allow fast cycle times
No set-up time with the laser
Direct marking does not increase costs for consumables, such as inks, chemicals, pastes or sprays
The need for handling and disposing pricey materials is eliminated.
No pre- or post-treatments are required
Tool wear is eliminated
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
The SpeedMarker with a maintenance-free fiber laser can be integrated as a laser workstation or into a production line
The robust mechanics of Trotec laser systems have been designed for many years of intensive use with minimal servicing
Integration into production lines
Hardware and software-sided integration into existing production lines is possible
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
Years of experience of integrating OEM galvo laser systems into production lines
Software that meets all requirements for interfaces with other systems
Cost-efficient production
No set-up time with the laser
Direct marking does not increase costs for consumables, such as inks, chemicals, pastes or sprays
No pre- or post-treatments are required
Tool wear is eliminated
Advantages of Trotec Lasers
The SpeedMarker with a maintenance-free fiber laser can be integrated as a laser workstation or into a production line
The robust mechanics of Trotec laser systems have been designed for many years of intensive use with minimal servicing
