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Engraving and Laser Marking Titanium
Titanium is a transition metal known for its superior strength-to-weight ratio and its high resistance to corrosion. These factors make it an invaluable material across a wide range of industries, from construction and aerospace to automotive and engineering. Let’s take a look at the properties of titanium, its typical uses and explore the applications of laser marking this versatile metal…
Versatile Material
The Properties of Titanium
There are several key properties that make titanium such an important material in many industries…
Thermal Stability
Titanium has low thermal conductivity, making it ideal for high-heat applications in machining. With a high melting point of 3135˚F, it is much higher than most common metals including aluminium, copper and lead.
Biocompatibility
Titanium is non-toxic and biocompatible; this means it isn’t harmful to living tissue and makes it ideal for applications such as medical implants and devices.
Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Titanium is significantly stronger than steel but is much, much lighter, making it ideal for high-stress applications such as aeroplane construction.
Resistance to Corrosion
It is highly resistant to corrosion from harsh environments, chemicals, acids and saltwater. This is due to its natural oxide protective layer.
Engraving & marking
Typical Uses of Titanium
Titanium is used in a wide range of applications across various industries, let’s take a look at some of them…
Aerospace
Many aircraft components such as jet engines, frames and fasteners as well as landing gear all utilise titanium because of its high strength and low density.
Medical Devices
Because of its biocompatible nature and its impressive durability, titanium is often used in the medical industry for surgical instruments, implants and prosthetics.
Automotive Industry
High performance vehicles utilise titanium for engine parts, exhaust systems and suspension components, giving them the benefit of reduced weight and an overall improved performance.
Marine
Because of its corrosion resistance, titanium is widely used on ships, not only for shipbuilding but in parts and components such as power systems and hull structures.
Laser Marking Titanium: The Benefits
Laser marking titanium offers many benefits over traditional marking methods. Laser marking is incredibly fast and precise, allowing for the smallest of artwork to be applied with the finest details.
Laser marking also requires no consumables like inks or chemicals to make its mark, making it one of the most environmentally conscious method of engraving as it reduces waste. Unlike mechanical engraving, laser marking is a non-contact process, this eliminates wear and tear on the material itself and reduces the risk of damage.
Lastly, the durability of laser marks compared to traditional marking methods is truly unmatched. Laser engraving and laser marking is permanent, resistant to wear and ensures longevity and traceability.
Applications
Applications of Laser Marking on Titanium
Medical Implants and Devices
Laser marking is used to etch serial numbers onto medical devices and implants for traceability and to comply with regulatory standards.
Aerospace Components
For inventory management and overall safety, aerospace components are laser marked with important information such as part numbers, serial numbers and barcodes.
Jewellery
Titanium jewellery can be customised with the finest details, from messages and names to intricate patterns.
Industrial Tools & Equipment
Tools, machinery and other equipment across a wide range of industries are laser marked for easy identification, tracking and for maintenance purposes.
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Recommendations
Here at Lotus Laser Systems we manufacture a wide range of solutions ideally configured for engraving and laser marking titanium. From UV to fiber, our experts would be happy to recommend which configuration best suits your application.
First introduced in 2012 and now in it's 7th incarnation, the Meta-C MOPA fiber laser engraving machine is built for 24/7 use over decades, it has a track record of near zero failures over millions of flawless operations and features our latest 3D laser head (3-Axis).
| Beam Delivery | Laser Type | Power (W) |
| 3D (3-Axis) | MOPA Fiber | 30-80 |
As one of the first commercially available UV laser marking machines, the Meta-C UV is able to mark practically anything. Designed to serve the commercial and industrial sectors, built with our time-tested Meta-C chassis, with a projected working life of over 15 years.
| Beam Delivery | Laser Type | Power (W) |
| 3D (3-Axis) | Ultraviolet | 5-15 |
We know of no other MOPA fiber laser marking machine on the market today at this price point that delivers the performance and functionality of µMeta. Built using the same high-grade components as the rest of the Meta line, just more compact, boasting x17 waveforms making it ideal for colour marking and difficult materials.
| Beam Delivery | Laser Type | Power (W) |
| 2D (2-Axis) | MOPA Fiber | 30-60 |
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Examples
Fiber Laser Videos
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Meta C 60w Fiber laser engraving green powder coated bottle
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Meta C MOPA fiber laser marking plastics
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uMeta laser engraving steel and aluminium with some depth
