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Plastic Marking with a Laser

Why Plastic?

A fiber laser from Epilog is the perfect choice for marking engineered plastic parts with barcodes, serial numbers and logos. Our plastic marking systems come in a variety of sizes so you can laser mark large parts one at a time, or load the table with a jig of parts to engrave hundreds at once.

By using Ytterbium Fiber Laser (1062 nm) technology, the laser quickly creates a permanent mark on your plastic part by reacting with the chemicals in the plastic to create a colored mark on the plastic, whether it is black, white, orange, or many other colors of plastic.

  • You are looking for a high-quality plastic mark.

    With marking resolution up to 1200 dpi, you can easily mark plastic parts with a high-quality mark.
  • You want to use software you are already using.

    Our fiber systems allow you to operate the laser from a variety of software programs such as Bartender, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Illustrator, and much more.
  • You want to laser engrave into plastics.

    As well marking plastics, we also have CO2 lasers that operate as plastic engraving machines, as well as cutting plastics up to 1/2″ thick.
  • You want to bring your expensive outsourcing of marking inhouse.

    Cut your expenses by bringing expensive plastic marking inhouse. By adding a fiber laser system to your business, you can cut costs, and you’ll constantly find new projects for the laser that can add value to the products you sell.
  • You need to engrave extremely small font sizes.

    You can mark fonts down to 2.5 pt. in size with our fiber lasers – you’ll need a microscope to read it, but it’s possible to engrave!
  • You need to be able to quickly train employees to run the laser.

    There is no need to learn new software with an Epilog fiber laser system. The software you are using to create your barcodes right now will probably run the laser. You don’t need to spend expensive time training and retraining employees on specialty software.
  • Your parts to barcode are large (up to 48″ x 36″ x 12.5″).

    By directing the laser beam through a series of mirrors, our fiber laser systems have been designed to engrave a large work area up to 48″ x 36″ (1219 x 914 mm). The flying-optic design is a state-of-the-art X/Y mechanical design borne from Epilog’s years of manufacturing experience in CO2 laser marking and cutting systems.
  • Your parts will fit in a jig so you can engrave multiple parts at once.

    Create a jig to place your parts and engrave hundreds of pieces at one time. Our systems feature a front-access door with strong hydraulic struts, allowing you to easily place your jig of parts either through the top window door or through the front of the laser system. Both of these safety-interlocked doors provide fast and efficient parts placement and removal.

    Rather than using a dedicated operator to engrave one piece at a time, you can set the machine to start engraving and walk away, returning when the lasering is complete.

How do I find out more?

Fill out our request form and we’ll send you a brochure and laser engraved and cut samples, a “Start Your Business Guide” and more.

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laser engraved minature baseball bats

Which machines are best for laser engraving plastic?

Whatever the scope of your plastic engraving project, Epilog Laser has a machine that will fit your needs, from entry-level systems to top-of-the line machines.
  • Fusion Maker 12 laser machine

    Fusion Maker 12

    Starter Series
    Work Area

    24″ x 12″
    (610 x 305mm)

    Type

    CO2

    Wattage

    CO2: 30-40

    The newest in Epilog’s laser lineup, the Fusion Maker was designed for the entry-level hobbyist or small business owner. This compact system features up to 60 IPS engraving speeds and our popular IRIS Camera System.
  • Epilog Maker 24 laser machine

    FUSION MAKER 24

    Starter Series
    Work Area

    24″ x 24″
    (610 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2

    Wattage

    CO2: 40

    Featuring a 24” x 24” engraving table and available in a 40-watt configuration, the Fusion Maker 24 offers users a larger engraving table and more z-clearance to tackle bigger projects.
  • Epilog Maker 36 laser machine

    FUSION MAKER 36

    Starter Series
    Work Area

    36″ x 24″
    (915 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2

    Wattage

    CO2: 40-50

    The largest in the Fusion Maker Laser Series, the Fusion Maker 36 features a 36” x 24” workspace and 40 or 50 watt configuration options. All of the Fusion Maker systems include our IRIS Camera System and 60 inches per second engraving speeds.
  • fusion edge 12 laser machine

    Fusion Edge 12

    Business Series
    Work Area

    24″ x 12″
    (610 x 305mm)

    Type

    CO2, Fiber

    Wattage

    CO2: 50-60
    Fiber: 30

    Our compact laser system available in several wattage configurations and features up to 120 IPS/3.05 m/s engraving speeds. Also available with a fiber laser source.
  • Fusion Edge 24 laser machine

    Fusion Edge 24

    Business Series
    Work Area

    24″ x 24″
    (610 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2

    Wattage

    CO2: 50-60

    A mid-size system that includes Epilog’s IRIS Camera System.
  • Fusion Edge 36 laser machine

    Fusion Edge 36

    Business Series
    Work Area

    36″ x 24″
    (914 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2

    Wattage

    CO2: 60-100

    The largest system in the Fusion Edge Series, the Edge 36 offers a 36” x 24” (914 x 610 mm) engraving table and comes in a 60, 80, or 100 watt CO2 configuration. The Edge 36 features 120 IPS/3.05 m/s engraving speeds, and features built-in Ethernet, USB, and Wireless options for networking your laser.
  • Fusion Pro 24 laser machine

    Fusion Pro 24

    Industrial Series
    Work Area

    24″ x 24″
    (610 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2, Fiber, Dual

    Wattage

    CO2: 60-100
    Fiber: 30

    The smallest in our industrial Fusion Pro Laser Series, the Pro 24 is available in 60 or 100 watts and can be configured as a dual-source system with both CO2 and fiber laser capabilities.
  • Fusion Pro 36 laser machine

    Fusion Pro 36

    Industrial Series
    Work Area

    36″ x 24″
    (914 x 610mm)

    Type

    CO2, Dual

    Wattage

    CO2: 60-200
    Fiber: 30-50

    Like all systems in the Fusion Pro Laser Series, the Pro 36 includes Epilog’s IRIS Camera System, along with engraving speeds up to 165 inches per second (4.2 m/s).
  • Fusion Pro 48 laser machine

    Fusion Pro 48

    Industrial Series
    Work Area

    48″ x 36″
    (1219 x 914mm)

    Type

    CO2, Dual

    Wattage

    CO2: 80-200
    Fiber: 50

    The largest of the Fusion Pros, this industrial system is available in 80, 100, 120, and 200 watt configurations, as a dual-source system, and can be networked via built-in Ethernet, USB or wirelessly.