Suitable for a wide range of common metal identification, personalization and production workflows.
Material library
Know the surface. Control the result.
Start with the material family, then review the suitable laser technology and recommended ILLUMEX system for your application.
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Metals
Fiber laser marking for identification, personalization and everyday production across common metal surfaces.
Typical material examples
- Stainless Steel
- Carbon Steel
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Titanium
- Iron
- Nickel
- Gold
- Silver
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Product match
Recommended systems
Compact fiber laser system for metal marking, personalization and flexible commercial workflows.
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Plastics & Polymers
Laser marking is possible on selected plastics, but results depend strongly on resin formulation, color and additives.
Typical material examples
- ABS
- PBT
- PC
- PA / Nylon
- PP
- PE
- PPS
- PS
- PI
- Engineering Plastics
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Marking is possible on selected plastic formulations after material and contrast testing.
Product match
Recommended systems
Suitable for selected plastics after material testing.
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Coated & Surface-Treated Materials
Surface treatment can change how a material responds to the laser, so the substrate and coating must be evaluated together.
Typical material examples
- Anodized Aluminum
- Painted Metal
- Coated Metal
- Plated Surfaces
- Surface-Treated Materials
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
Suitable for validated applications where the substrate, coating and intended result are known.
Product match
Recommended systems
Compatibility depends on the substrate, surface layer and required marking effect.
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Organic & Natural Materials
Natural materials vary by species, density, finish and treatment, so technology and process guidance must be validated with the actual material.
Typical material examples
- Wood
- Leather
- Paper
- Cardboard
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
No laser technology recommendation is published yet. Material-specific process validation is required.
Product match
Recommended systems
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Glass & Ceramics
Composition, coating and thermal behavior must be reviewed before a laser technology or process can be recommended.
Typical material examples
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Coated Ceramics
- Specialty Substrates
Technology match
Suitable laser technologies
No laser technology recommendation is published yet. Application-specific testing is required.
Product match
Recommended systems
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