Black Marking Anodized Aluminum Nametag with MOPA
Learn how you can make black markings on anodized aluminum with a MOPA laser, using this name badge as inspiration.
Preparation
You Will Need
- Anodised Aluminium
- 1x Magnet
Machine Used
- SpeedMarker 700
- 20 Watt MOPA laser
- F254 lens
You can use any machine from the SpeedMarker series. Or, you can use a Speedy fiber or Speedy flexx laser machine.
Important
You may need to use different parameters to us if you are marking a glossy type of aluminium.
Creating a black marking is only possible with the MOPA laser. This is the only laser that colors anodized aluminum black through short pulsing. The conventional fiber lasers in the SpeedMarker Series, Speedy Flexx or Speedy Fiber Laser, can only create white marking.
Step by step
Step 1: Design
Firstly, import our template; or feel free to create your own. Import the PDF with layers into SpeedMark and assign the parameters and fillings to your object.
Important: If texts are imported from a PDF, they will need to be converted into curves beforehand. Otherwise, SpeedMark won't recognise them as 'text'. Alternatively, you can produce the text directly in SpeedMark to avoid the hassle of converting data.
Filling for: | Fill Style: | Line Distance: [mm] |
---|---|---|
Logo | Cross Lines (Bidirectional) | 0.03 |
Name | Bidirectional | 0.001 |
Title | Bidirectional | 0.001 |
Step 2: Laser Process
Now, you need to enter the parameter settings. Remember, these can differ depending on the laser machine used and its available laser power.
Laser Parameter | Process | Power [%] | Speed [mm/s] |
---|---|---|---|
Logo | Marking | 50 | 2000 |
Name | Marking | 50 | 1500 |
Title | Marking | 50 | 1500 |
Laser Parameter | Frequency [kHz] | Pulse Width [ns] | Passes |
---|---|---|---|
Logo | 60 | 100 | 1 |
Name | 200 | 8 | 1 |
Title | 200 | 100 | 1 |
Step 3: Post Processing
Attach the magnet to the back of the finished nametag. It is now ready to use!
Inspiration
Try using different colours and sizes of anodised aluminium. This will add another element of quality to your nametags.