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CO₂ Laser Applications for Metal (Surface Marking Only)

Non-Contact Laser Engraving & Coating Removal on Select Metal Surfaces

While CO₂ lasers are not powerful enough to cut or deep-engrave bare metals, they are highly effective for marking coated, anodized, or painted metal surfaces. AEON’s CO₂ laser systems offer clean, detailed engraving on treated metals — without physical contact, tool wear, or the need for additional consumables.

This makes them ideal for branding, serial number marking, signage, and decorative applications on coated substrates, especially in industries like electronics, awards, gifts, and light manufacturing.

✅ Why Use CO₂ Lasers for Metal Marking?

· Perfect for Coated & Anodized Surfaces
Engrave logos or serial numbers on anodized aluminum, powder-coated steel, or painted brass.

· No Physical Contact = No Tool Wear
Laser marking is clean, maintenance-free, and ideal for detailed artwork or serial marking.

· High-Speed Graphic Processing
Process barcodes, QR codes, schematics, or artwork directly onto coated metal surfaces.

· Efficient for Identification & Branding
Add part numbers, logos, or data matrix codes for traceability or customization.

· Compatible with Fixtures & Rotary Devices
Mark cylindrical metal items such as flasks or metal pens using AEON’s rotary accessories.

Compatible Metal Materials for Surface Marking

⚠️ Note: Bare metals (e.g., raw stainless steel, aluminum, copper) cannot be directly engraved or cut by CO₂ lasers. For these, fiber lasers are required. However, coated surfaces can be reliably marked with excellent results using CO₂ lasers.

Business & Creative Use Cases

· ✅ Industrial marking — serial numbers, barcodes, asset tracking

· ✅ Custom branding — logos and artwork on flasks, pens, or tags

· ✅ Promotional products — engraved giveaways on anodized aluminum

· ✅ Architectural signage — layered ACP panels and nameplates

· ✅ Award engraving — coated trophies, plaques, or metal badges

· ✅ Workshop tools — identification marks or labels using spray

· ✅ Personalized metal gifts — engraved power banks, wallets, card holders

Pro Tips

· Use low-to-medium power and high-speed settings for surface engraving on anodized aluminum or powder-coated metals.

· For stainless steel, apply laser marking spray (e.g., CerMark or Thermark) to enable black marking — remove residue afterward.

· Test coating thickness beforehand — some cheap powder coats vaporize inconsistently and may require multiple passes.