Laser Basics – Metal Engraving

Metal Marking and Engraving Laser Machines

Future-proof your business: Invest in precise and rapid metal laser engraving for your carbon steel, copper, brass, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum projects.

Metal Marking & Etching Laser Machines

Laser engrave and mark your barcodes, serial numbers, text, and logos on to metal with an Epilog Laser fiber metal marking machine. Our fiber laser machines can engrave or mark all types of metals including stainless steel, aluminum, tool steel, brass, titanium, and much more, allowing you to create a variety of mark types in no time!

Find out the answers to your fiber laser questions (and more!) in Epilog’s 50+ page Fiber Laser Guidebook to Industrial Etching and Marking. This comprehensive resource touches on so many different fiber-related topics, from general processing guidelines to FAQs to deep metal engraving and well beyond. Just pop your info in the form, and your Fiber Laser Guide will be on its way!

What Metal and Plastics Can a Fiber Laser
Engrave and Mark?

Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
Brass
Copper
Silver
Gold
Hardened Metals
Iron
And Many More!

See the Full Materials List

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Epilog Fusion Edge, Pro, and Galvo Fiber Lasers

The Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro fiber laser machines feature Epilog Laser’s flatbed-style machines, the Epilog Software Suite for improved and efficient workflow, the IRIS™ Camera live-view positioning system, an interactive 7″ (18 cm) LED Touch-Screen display at the laser, and our low-maintenance SafeGuard™ system.

Epilog’s flatbed fiber laser engravers are a versatile choice for your metal and engineered plastic part marking needs. With the included IRIS™ Camera, you can easily and quickly laser engrave your barcodes, serial numbers, information and logos onto a single metal part or utilize the entire work area to laser mark multiple parts by loading a jig full of your components.

Metal Marking Machines – At a Glance

Laser Machine:	FUSION EDGE 12 Business Series	FUSION PRO 24 Industrial Series	FUSION PRO 36 Industrial Series	FUSION PRO 48 Industrial Series
Work Area:	24″ x 12″ x 7″ (610 x 305 x 178mm)	24″ x 24″ x 9″ (610 x 610 x 228mm)	36″ x 24″ x 9″ (914 x 610 x 228mm)	48″ x 36″ x 12.25″ (1219 x 914 x 311mm)
Laser Tube Types:	CO₂ or Fiber	CO₂, Fiber, or Dual Source	CO₂ or Dual Source	CO₂ or Dual Source
Laser Tube Wattages:	CO₂: 30, 40, 50, or 60 watts Fiber: 30 watts	CO₂: 60 or 80 watts Fiber: 30 or 50 watts Dual Source: 60 watts CO₂ & 30 watts Fiber	CO₂: 60 or 80 watts Dual Source: 60 watts CO₂ & 30 watts Fiber or 80 watts CO₂ & 50 watts Fiber	CO₂: 80 or 120 watts Dual Source: 120 watts CO₂ & 50 watts Fiber
IRIS™ Camera System:	1 overhead	2 overhead + registration	2 overhead + registration	2 overhead + registration

Laser Machine:	FUSION GALVO Metal Marking Machine
Work Area:	F163: 4″ x 4″ (101 x 101 mm) F254: 6″ x 6″ (152 x 152 mm)
Laser Source:	Fiber, air-cooled, 1064nm
Laser Source Wattages:	30-watt pulsed, 30-watt MOPA, or 60-watt MOPA fiber configurations
IRIS™ Camera System:	2 overhead

The Benefits of Owning an Epilog Laser Engraver

Laser Engrave, Etch, and Mark Metals

Laser etching metal with a fiber laser machine from Epilog is a quick and easy process. With the accuracy of a laser metal engraver, it is possible to produce precise marks with no clean up or additional finishing process needed. To have a specific material tested, contact our Applications Lab.

Mark Multiple Parts at One Time

Create a parts jig to streamline the barcode labeling process and engraving on hundreds of pieces in a short period of time. You can easily place your jig of parts into the machine either through the top window door or the front-loading access door.

Setting the Home Position

Easily set a temporary home position to engrave or mark uniquely shaped items. Use the top left corner as your home position, or easily move the laser head to a custom spot on the engraving table to quickly process single parts or components.

Rotary Attachment Option

Laser engrave on cylindrical metal parts and tools with our two Rotary Attachment options. A Rim-Style Rotary is used for quick setup and simple shapes, and a 3-Jaw Chuck Rotary is available for precise metal marking and etching applications.

Dual Laser Source Options Available

Make your CO2 laser machine capable of engraving and marking all types of bare metals, by adding a fiber laser to your laser machine. Dual-source laser machines, such as those in the Fusion Pro series, will allow you to increase your product diversity, thus growing the capabilities and services your business offers. The ability to engrave and/or cut all kinds of materials will give your customers the services they want, as well as a competitive edge against your competition.

loading multiple barcode engraver pieces at one time

Engrave Large Parts & Tools

Engrave barcodes even on your largest parts and tools – up to 48″ x 36″ x 12.25″ (1219 x 914 mm x 311 mm) with our Fusion Pro 48 laser machine. The flying-optic design provides the largest work area, along with a variety of other useful add-ons and features, which include the IRIS™ Camera Positioning system!

Engraving is Easy!

Print to your laser from any graphics software

Laser machines work similarly to office printers, so the process is simple. Cutting and engraving with an Epilog is as easy as following these three steps: select your design and print, configure the laser for your material with speed and power settings, and push GO to laser it!

Artwork Setup

Design in your favorite software

Material Settings

Assign speed and power by material

Start Engraving!

Send the job to the laser and press go!

Metal Laser Marking & Engraving FAQs

CAN I ETCH MARKS & ENGRAVE LARGE ITEMS?

The unique flying-optic beam delivery of our systems provides an exceptionally large work area up to 40″ x 28″ (1016 x 711 mm)!

CAN I CREATE HIGH QUALITY MARKS?

With the ability to laser engrave up to 1200 dpi, barcodes can be engraved even at the smallest dimensions, and laser marked text as small as 2pt is still legible.

IS METAL MARKING WITH A LASER EASY?

Designed with ease of use in mind, there is no proprietary software with our metal marking machines. Setup the job in the design program of your choice and print to the laser.

WILL THE LASER ETCH MULTIPLE TYPES OF BARCODES?

You can easily engrave 2D, Data Matrix, UPC, linear codes or any other type of barcode with a laser engraver from Epilog Laser.

WHAT IS THE LASER SOURCE?

The fiber laser source creates a laser beam with a 1062 nm wavelength – ideal for etching metal and marking plastic.

WILL THE LASER ENGRAVE MULTIPLE PARTS AT ONCE?

Create a jig into which you can place your parts and engrave hundreds of barcodes at one time. No dedicated operator is required.

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