The process involves laser beams which create specific designs on certain materials. Designs can be anything from company logos on a wooden plaque to personalised keyrings. Laser engraving is usually carried out using industrial machinery for best results. Materials that work well include stone, wood, acrylic, plastics, leather, paper and more. Many companies use laser engraving for advertisement purposes:
Outdoor signs
Indoor Signs
Desk Plaques
Door Plaques
Promotional Materials
How does it work?
Laser engraving is carried out by removing layers of material to reveal a different shade of colour underneath. Materials like wood when engraved create an amazing level of contrast and don't forget, the more powerful the laser the more material removed.
Which Industries are Benefiting From Laser Engraving?
The Food Industry: The food sector is managing to rapidly increase customers through the art of laser engraved products and packaging. This process allows companies to create much more complex designs and as a result, they’re standing out from the competition.
Electronic Industry: This is a vastly growing sector and one of the largest in the world. With the introduction of new technologies almost on a daily basis, laser engraving is used to help. Traceable labels and serial numbers are engraved for certain devices and once implemented, can never be removed. Without such techniques this method would have to be done alternatively. Serial numbers on a sticker can, of course, be removed.
Medical Industry: The manufacturing of equipment is often overlooked in the medical industry. This process actually plays a huge part in the production of high quality medical equipment. Its smooth and clear method allows items such as test tubes to be easily created. And let's not forget that laser engraving can be done through non contact, perfect in the reduction of potential contamination.
Jewellery: Jewellery suppliers rely on different engraving techniques and massively benefit from these. Such a process adds value to pieces through high quality design. In particular, laser engraving is used for personalised messages on gold and silver jewellery.
At Furnells we are engraving specialists offering services to both personal and commercial customers. From engraving gifts through to laser cut logos we have over four decades of dedicated experience.
