The aerospace industry relies on laser marking equipment to imprint logos, part numbers, graphics, or any other specifications on parts or products. Engraving permanent marks on aerospace parts not only helps in easy identification, but also facilitates in easy accessibility and traceability.
Why is Laser Engraving the Best Option?
Over the years, laser marking has gained wide acceptance across every sector of the aerospace industry due to the following reasons:
- Compared to ink jet, hand engraving, and dot-peen marking methods, laser marks are known for extreme durability. The marks will not fade even with continuous exposure to heat, elevated temperatures, or harsh chemicals and solvents.
- Compared to traditional engraving methods, laser engraving technique consumes less time, while allowing for the imprinting of complex designs. Generally, laser marking equipment can mark up to 1000 characters per second.
- The technique is compatible with a wide range of materials including:
- Platinum
- Silver
- Brass
- Stainless steel
- Carbide
- Copper
- Titanium
- Aluminum
- Plastic
- Glass
- Wood
- Coated metals
- Since the method utilizes non-toxic chemicals, there are no harsh chemicals or fumes generated as by products.
Marks can be Engraved Virtually on Any Aerospace Part
As mentioned earlier in this post, laser marking is a versatile solution chosen to mark a wide range of aerospace parts. Certification symbols, barcodes, serial codes and numbers, and simple custom texts can be easily marked on the following aerospace parts:
- Turbine components such as blades, rings, and discs.
- Tooling including bolts, screws, nuts, and washers.
- Pumps, generators, and thermal exchange systems.
- Landing gear parts, brake discs, thrust reversers.
- Actuators, turbine shafts, ID plates, refurbished engines.
- Nozzles and vanes, combustors, transmission gears and gear assemblies.
When you require high contrast and precise marks on your aerospace components, then laser marking is the best solution, providing the desired results in no time. The technique offers unlimited possibilities in terms of marking complicated symbols, texts, logos, and graphics. The method guarantees engraving clear and permanent marks on virtually any aerospace part that are readable by both human and machine.
