Laser Engraving Stainless Steel

Laser Engraving Stainless Steel

At Hai Tech Lasers, Inc., we provide precision industrial laser services to customers across a wide range of industries. One of our core service offerings is laser engraving. The process is used to produce shallow to deep and simple to complex engravings on various substrates, including stainless steel. 

Below, we provide an overview of the laser engraving process, including what it is, the benefits of using it on stainless steel, and the typical applications of laser engraved stainless steel.  

An Overview of Stainless Steel Laser Engraving

Laser engraving is a manufacturing process by which logos, serial numbers, matrix IDs, barcodes, and other identifying or tracking information can be permanently incised into an object. It uses lasers to remove small amounts of material from the surface of the object, which forms high-resolution, high-contrast markings that withstand exposure to chemicals, cleaners, saltwater, and solvents.

One of the most common laser engraving materials is stainless steel. It is used to create parts and products for a variety of applications, ranging from automobile and aircraft parts to personalized guns, gifts, and goods.

Benefits of Laser Engraving Stainless Steel

Compared to other engraving methods, laser engraving offers a number of advantages when processing stainless steel, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Greater accuracy and precision. Laser engraving technology can be pre-programmed before engraving operations, which minimizes the risk of human error or inconsistency during and between runs.
• Broader versatility. From barcodes to logos to images and everything in between, the laser engraving process can create a variety of designs on stainless steel materials.
• Faster processing speeds. The laser engraving process is largely automated, which allows manufacturers to render designs nearly instantaneously and scale production as needed.  
• Better engraving durability. While laser engravings on softer materials can degrade over time, they generally last longer than engravings made by other methods.
• Lower operational costs. Typically, laser engraving equipment lasts longer and costs less to maintain than the equipment used in other engraving processes.

Applications of Laser Engraved Stainless Steel

Due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and affordability, stainless steel is one of the most commonly used materials across a wide range of industries. It is utilized in the production of a variety of parts and products, many of which need engravings to depict important information and/or add decorative elements, such as:

• Barcodes
• Company logos
• ID matrix codes
• Lot numbers
• Part numbers
• Production codes
• Serial numbers
• Tracking information

Many industries rely on the laser engraving process to mark their products due to its ability to create high-quality engravings. Examples include:

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Electrical/Electronic Devices
• Fine Art
• Firearms
• Medical
• Promotional/Personalized gifts and goods
• Tools

Stainless Steel Laser Engraving Services at Hai Tech Lasers

If you’re looking for an experienced and knowledgeable partner for your stainless steel laser engraving needs, the experts at Hai Tech Lasers have got you covered. To learn more about our laser engraving services, visit our laser engraving page or contact us today. To discuss your laser engraving requirements with one of our team members, request a quote.