Use Enduramark marking spray on metal, glass or ceramics

If you are looking for an effective way to mark metal, glass or ceramics, Enduramark's laser marking spray may be for you. This spray is specially designed to mark these materials and ensures a durable and professional finish. But what are the recommendations and requirements for using this product on the different materials? We discuss that in this article.

Preparing the marking spray for an optimal result; only use the laser marking spray on dry, clean and flat surfaces. Only use this spray in combination with uncoated materials and always optimize the settings for each specific material and workpiece. In addition, it is recommended to use the product in a well-ventilated area and shake it thoroughly before use.

 

Mark metal

When marking metal it is generally best to run your laser at 300 dpi with high power and low speed. In addition, it is best to apply a thin layer of marking material on metals. This ensures an optimal result of your end product.

Mistakes are also sometimes made when marking on metal. The most common mistake is to run the laser too fast when marking. You will immediately know that it is going wrong if your marking does not stay on and comes off easily. But if you use the laser at a slower pace than specified, the chances of the marker coming off are slim.

There are a few exceptions when using this spray on metal:

• A laser power of approx. 60W is ideal for using the marking spray on metals. If you have a lower power laser (for example a 30W tube) it helps to increase the resolution to, for example, 600 dpi.
  Because if you add extra heat to the metal by having your laser work at 600 dpi, it will ensure a better result.
• You'll get a better result on metals that are difficult to mark, such as aluminum and copper, if you use your laser at 600 dpi or higher.

 

Mark glass

When marking on glass, it is generally best to run your laser at 600 dpi with high power and high speed. It is best to apply a thick layer of marking material on glass, which you allow to dry longer (eg a day, instead of 10 minutes for metals) . The speed of marking on glass is higher than on metal because if you let your laser work too slowly, the glass can crack or break. On the other hand, running the laser too fast can cause the mark to peel off or fade.

We have 2 tips to determine the power of the lasers:

• For lasers that are 20 watts to 75 watts, we recommend running your laser at 100% power and finding the optimal speed that works best with the wattage of your specific laser by running several tests.
• For lasers that are 80 watts or more, we recommend reducing power to get 75 watts of output. (For example, you could run a 100-watt laser at 75% power.)

Marking ceramics

In ceramic marking it is generally common practice to run the laser at 600dpi with high power and medium speed. It is best to apply a thick layer of marking spray to ceramics.

Ceramics can crack if you run the laser too slowly, but this is less common than with materials like glass. If cracks appear in the material, the marking may become detached from the ceramic surface.

We recommend that you keep the following settings for optimal use: For all lasers in the range of 20 watts to 125 watts, operate at 100% laser power. Try to find the optimum speed for your marking work by doing some tests.

For more information or an explanation about the use of Enduramark's laser marking spray, please contact the specialist in this field, Ruben van Rossum. Mail to vanrossum@laser2000nl or call +31-297-266191.