Marking must be permanent, easy to read and the material it’s performed on must be preserved.
Crisp, durable marks can be made on silicon, metal or challenging plastics by FOBA’s V.0042-UV laser which creates a photochemical reaction and uses minimal heat.
‘Cold marking’ maintains the marked material’s structural integrity yet produces a high-contrast mark by changing the colour of the material. There are no melt marks, nor deformed nor weakened material.
Characterised by durability and resistance, markings by the V.0042-UV can withstand other processes including autoclaving, chemical cleaning or mechanical stress – depending on the material.
Chris Lay, Product Specialist for Raymax which distributes FOBA markets in Australasia, says there are benefits beyond reliable, clean marking.
“Benefits include greater sustainability and lower costs because there are no consumables such as inks or additives,” says Chris.
- Additive-free marking, even on coloured plastics and other sensitive materials, is possible due to the UV laser’s photochemical reaction with the material being marked.
- UV laser marking resists abrasion so marks don’t fade – leading to cost savings compared with labels and prints.
- Even challenging, flame-resistant plastics which withstand high temperatures can be marked reliably by the UV laser without heat exposure.
- Cold marking doesn’t damage heat-sensitive materials such as PVC that are prone to melting.
Call Chris at Raymax to find out how FOBA lasers marking can work for you – on (612) 9979 7646
