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A guide to selecting the appropriate laser marker
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Use the following table as a guide to select a laser marker according to the material. |
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Material |
YAG laser marker
MD-H Series
(Reference: KEYENCE product) |
CO2 laser marker
ML-G Series
(Reference: KEYENCE product) |
| Plastic |
PE (Polyethylene) |
Very good |
Good |
| PC (Polycarbonate) |
Very good |
Good |
| PP (Polypropylene) |
Very good |
Good |
| POM (Polyacetal) |
Very good |
Good |
| PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate) |
Very good |
Good |
| PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) |
Acceptable |
Good |
| ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) |
Very good |
Good |
| EP (Epoxy) |
Very good |
Very good |
| PF (Phenol) |
Very good |
Very good |
| UF (Urea) |
Very good |
Very good |
| PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) |
Good |
Very good |
| PA (Polyamide/Nylon) |
Very good |
Good |
| Metal |
Iron |
Very good |
Unacceptable |
| Aluminum |
Very good |
Unacceptable |
| Stainless steel |
Very good |
Good |
| Plating |
Very good |
Unacceptable |
| Alumite treatment |
Very good |
Good |
| Ceramic |
Good |
Good |
| Other |
Glass |
Unacceptable |
Good |
| Rubber |
Good |
Good |
| * Very good, Good, Acceptable and Unacceptable in the table may vary depending on the target condition, use of additives, and marker settings. |
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Material Comparison for Marking: YAG Laser vs. CO2 Laser
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