SIC Marking Canada

35-2 De Lauzon Boucherville, Qc, Canada J4B 1E7 T: (450) 449-9133 F: (450) 449-5799 www.sicmarking.com

Laser Comparison

Laser Overview:

In today’s Market, there are several types of systems that are able to be used for Permanent

Part Marking. The most common systems are Dot Peen, Scribing and Laser. Lasers are used

to mark part or tool surfaces and can accommodate a larger range of high quality marks such as

logo’s and different finishes depending on customer needs, and are not limited by the shapes of

the part (Not limited to flat or curved surfaces).

Types of Lasers

Fibre Laser YAG / YVO4 CO2

Marking Metals

Marking metals Marks almost every metal.

++ Marking metals Marks almost every

metal.

++ Marks some anodized, coated, or

painted metals with short focal length lenses.

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Marking Plastics

and Label

Materials

Good choice for high contrast

marks on many plastics and

label materials.

++ Can mark many plastics

and label materials.

+ Marks most plastics and

label materials.

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Marking Organic

Materials

Can't mark wood or glass.

Can mark some other organic

materials.

+ Can't mark wood or glass.

Can mark some other

organic materials.

+ Marks wood, glass, and some

other organic material material.

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++ High Quality Marks + Quality Marks - Low quality or non permanent marks

Laser Effects – Fibre Lasers

Laser Effect Uses

Matter Removal Anodized Metals, Painted Parts

Annealing Medical Tools, Wear Tools/Parts

Layer Removal Plastics, Paint Treated

Colouration Plastics

Engraving Wear Tools/Parts / Metals

Foaming Metals / Synthetics

SIC Laser Solutions

SIC offers a wide variety of Laser Solutions to meet the needs of the many companies that we

currently work with. SIC Products can come in a variety of solutions such as Turn Key,

Integrated and Custom solutions based on the part needs. Please contact your Local SIC

Representative for further details.