The Difference Between Fiber Laser Marking Machine and Co2 Laser Marking Machine

Many customers will have this question: is it better to use fiber laser marking machine or CO2 laser marking machine for my products? In fact we need to know the features of the two machines and what materials can be processed? 

The difference between fiber laser marking machine and CO2 laser marking machine

Fiber laser marking machine is suitable to mark on all kinds of metal and partial nonmetallic material.But many non-metals cannot be marked. Such as ceramics, wood, leather, cotton and linen fabrics and so on.If the material is non-metal so we cannot choose fiber laser marking machine, only can choose CO2 laser marking machine.

We can explain from the perspective of technology that the wavelengths of these two laser marking machines are different. The fiber laser marking machine wavelength is 1.06μm, and the CO2 laser marking machine is 10.6μm, and the molecular structure of metal and non-metal is different, resulting in different attraction to light, so different products correspond to different lasers. The molecular structure of metal and non-metal is different, which leads to different attraction to light, so different products correspond to different lasers source.

If you are still unclear, you can send samples to our company, we will conduct sample testing for you for free and recommend a suitable laser marking machine for you.

Two kinds of laser marking machines in the industry application and applicable materials

1)Fiber laser marking machine: metal and various non-metal materials, high hardness alloys, oxides, electroplating, coating, ABS, epoxy resin, ink, engineering plastics, etc. Widely used in plastic translucent buttons, ic chips, digital product components, jewelry, sanitary ware, measuring tools, clocks and glasses, electrical appliances, electronic components, hardware accessories, hardware tools, mobile phone communication components, automobile and motorcycle accessories, plastic products, Building materials, pipes and other industries;

2) Carbon dioxide laser marking machine: suitable for paper, leather, cloth, plexiglass, epoxy resin, acrylic, woolen products, plastics, ceramics, crystals, jade, bamboo and wood products. It is widely used in various consumer goods, food packaging, beverage packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, architectural ceramics, clothing accessories, leather, textile cutting, craft gifts, rubber products, shell nameplates, denim, furniture and other industries.