Laser Marking On Zinc Die Castings

Laser marking on zinc die castings becomes more and more popular. In fierce competitive markets in modern society, Brand truthworth will be planted in people heart tightly. Many commedites are marked with famous brand, on which their logos and brand patterns are printed or engraved in order to let people know that their brand commedities have high quality and enhance the truthworth to these commedities. Some business men want enlarge their brand popularity, they create their unique brand and consideration sale service for their goods on sale.

Tscasting technology provide professional laser marking on zinc die castings and comprehensive process service to client . We also like to share our previous work experience with everyone this time. For laser marking on zinc die castings, has a general introduction to everyone with the follow steps.

Laser Marking On Zinc Die Castings Process Step By Step

Prepare For Zinc Die Castings

When client require these die castings to be marked with their logos, laser marking process will be started. We will collect these goods and do a pre-treat ready, and keep the surfaces of these components are clear, with no greases, dirts and burrs. After our QC inspectors check these goods, these die casting components are delivered to laser marking dept.

Choose Right Laser Marking Enquipment

For die castings, We can select the right laser marking enquiqment to engrave custom logos and brand patterns on the surface of custom die casting parts. Compare to laser marking on plastics, which is suitable for different laser machines. CO2 Laser is typically used for both non-metal material and metal material. More can be used with certain coatings on cast parts.

Design Marking Drawing

The laser marking machine always works with vector drawing to finish the task of laser marking. These vector files, such as  .AI, .SVG, .DXF, or .EPS. Use software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or AutoCAD to create the vector files. In accordance the dimensions on die casting drawing, we scale the vector drawing appropriately on the cast drawing, and confirm the dimensions of laser marking label. Additionally the laser marking color required is also inverted if needed. At last,the vector file is saved and exported by vector file forma and stored on the USB flash drive disk.

Import Vector Files And Setting Up The Laser Machine Correctly

This step, we should import vector files into the system of the laser machine, and begin setting up the machine in accordance with the depth of marking. Higher Speed, Lower Power for shallow engravings or surface marks. Lower Speed, Higher Power For deeper engravings. Adjust consistently parameters and testing the engraved result unitl resulting in satisfied effection.

Proceed the Laser Engraving Process

Once everything is ready completely, run laser marking on die castings process . According to the size and complexity of the design, the laser engraving can work for several seconds and minutes for each one. We can also make the reasonble jigs and clamps to attach each component one by one by manual, and ensuring a high effective production in large volume.

Post-engraving finish and reinforce engraving

After laser marking , there may be some residue or dust left on the surface of the components. So we can use a soft brush or compressed air to clean residue off. For stubborn residue, Using typical isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth. Additionally Look for any melting or discoloration caused by incorrect laser settings. Always Improves laser marking quality continuously until all of die castings engraved acheive quality standards, finishes the laser engraving on die castings.

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