Laser engraving opens up unlimited possibilities in terms of decorating various surfaces, making souvenirs and advertising. Today, laser engraving on plastic is popular, which is a special technology for transferring an image by exposure to laser radiation. In the process, there is a complete or partial removal of the upper layer of the engraved surface under the influence of a laser beam. This technology is widely used for branding various products, including representative, souvenir and gift products. These are key rings, business card holders, watches, pens, coasters, lighters, flasks, spoons, etc. The color of the engraving depends on the initial properties of the surface. Some materials, in particular plastic, acquire a contrasting color after laser treatment.
Benefits of laser engraving
Using laser engraving, you can apply any image to a plastic surface. The computer-controlled laser beam is an absolutely safe process and allows you to achieve the desired result. In addition, laser engraving has a number of advantages:
• versatility: you can make a craft on any surface;
• durability: the applied image or text will not be erased over time;
• uniqueness: this advertising product will compare favorably with what competitors offer;
• precision: the technology allows you to transfer even the smallest details to plastic, because the process is controlled by a computer;
• flawless: no damage to the base material.
This technology is often used for the manufacture of plates for offices, facades of houses, personal inscriptions. Colored stickers, plates in silver and gold colors are popular. Laser processing of plastic is also popular due to the low cost of the material itself.
What plastic is used for engraving
Plastic is a popular material with versatile quality and functional properties. No wonder it is used for laser engraving. For such purposes, a material with a thickness of at least 0.1 mm is suitable. Two-layer plastic has proven itself well, because the beam acts on the top layer, leaving the background untouched. It is on this type of material that advertising and souvenir products are made. Due to the high demand for the material, manufacturers offer a wide variety of plastic colors.
Modern laser cutting machines for plastic are characterized by a high level of resolution, which makes it possible to achieve amazing results. And wide functionality allows you to apply
