What are the advantages of marking parts?

(Sometimes referred to as Direct Part Marking, engraving or etching.) 

By marking parts, you can identify and track parts throughout the manufacturing process as well as the warranty period. “Cradle to grave” trace-ability has become “the standard” in industry. Your requirement might be serialization, barcode, data matrix, part numbering, or even permanent application of your company logo.

Also, in today’s business environment, it is necessary to minimize exposure to long-term liability and have an efficient means of recalling suspect parts.

How does laser marking work? 

In Fiber Lasers a single-mode fiber core is doped with erbium-ytterbium. An array of laser diodes, pumps the core, emitting a wavelength.

The laser marker follows a path to form characters and vector or raster images. This is done by steering the laser beam with computer-controlled scanning mirrors through a focusing optic that concentrates the laser energy into a tiny spot. 

Why choose fiber laser technology? 

Fiber laser is preferred because it is compact, consumes very little energy, and is easily integrated yet it places a high concentration of power to the work surface. The fiber laser technology offers higher output powers, superior beam quality and maintenance free operation.

What materials can I mark? 

Paragon laser systems will mark most metals, some rubbers, plastics, composites, and ceramics depending on their composition. The high peak power allows you to mark highly reflective materials such as gold, copper, brass and aluminum. Send us your samples and we will provide you with a detailed report on the laser configuration used as well as mark times.

What happens to the part surface when it is lasered? 

Terms such as ablating, vaporizing, melting or annealing refer to the results of laser marking. Depending on the material, various effects or reactions result in a range of depths and contrasts, including light to dark marks.

What type of maintenance is required on the laser system? 

Our systems offer virtually maintenance-free operation, based on telecommunications lasers with life expectancy approaching 100,000 laser hours or a ten-year life span. You need only clean your lens and fan filters occasionally. Paragon recommends the use of a power conditioner of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on the incoming power line.

In case I have a special application, what engineering and integration services does Paragon offer? 

Paragon employs highly qualified engineers to design, fabricate and install turnkey solutions. Paragon brings a high level of automation talent, machine design, control design and fitting, and special tooling for part fixturing. The talents and extensive backgrounds of the Paragon staff make it possible to offer solution-based services.

What kind of warranty does a Paragon Laser System have? 

Paragon Laser Systems are delivered with a full one-year warranty.

Paragon gives same business day telephone support, overnight parts replacement if necessary and the commitment of our integrity. 

We are there for you, before and after the sale!