A galvo laser is fast, precise, and versatile. This makes it a great choice for marking firearms. It provides clear, durable, and high-quality engravings. These engravings meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Using a galvo laser for marking firearms offers several advantages that make it a preferred choice for this application:

Speed and Efficiency: Galvo lasers are known for their high marking speed due to their rapid scanning capabilities. This efficiency is particularly valuable in a production environment where time is a critical factor.

Precision and Accuracy: Galvo systems use galvanometer-driven mirrors to direct the laser beam with high precision. This allows for detailed and accurate markings, which is essential for the clear and permanent engraving of serial numbers and other identifiers on firearms.

High-Quality Marking: Galvo lasers make clear and sharp markings. They provide a steady depth and contrast. This quality is important for compliance with legal requirements and ensures that the markings remain legible over the life of the firearm.

Versatility: Galvo lasers can mark a variety of materials commonly used in firearms, including metals like steel, aluminum, and titanium. They can handle different surface finishes and textures, which is beneficial for the diverse range of firearm components.

Minimal Heat Affected Zone: Galvo lasers create very little heat. This lowers the chance of changing the firearm’s material or causing thermal damage. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity and safety of the firearm.

Low Maintenance: Galvo laser systems generally require less maintenance compared to other laser types. Their solid-state design and fewer moving parts contribute to reliability and reduced operational costs.

Flexibility in Design: Galvo lasers can easily handle complex and intricate designs, allowing for detailed customization and additional features such as logos or barcodes. This flexibility enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of the firearm marking.

Consistency: The precision and automation capabilities of galvo lasers ensure consistent results across large production runs. This consistency is vital for meeting regulatory standards and maintaining product quality.

Using a flatbed fiber laser to mark firearms is another viable option that offers specific advantages and considerations.

Size: Flatbed fiber lasers have a big working area, good for marking large or irregular firearm parts. They are bigger than galvo systems, making them useful for different shapes and sizes. This is particularly useful for components that may not fit easily in a smaller galvo system.

Precision: Fiber lasers provide high precision and are capable of producing sharp, detailed markings. This is crucial for engraving serial numbers, manufacturer information, and other identifiers clearly and permanently.

Versatility: Flatbed fiber lasers can mark a wide range of materials, including metals commonly used in firearms such as steel, aluminum, and titanium. They are versatile in handling different surface finishes and types.

Ease of Use: Epilog’s flatbed fiber lasers are very user friendly, featuring with intuitive software and controls. Couple that with our revolutionary IRIS Camera System and you’ll be setting up and running engraving jobs in no time.

High Precision and Detail: Flatbed CO₂ lasers can engrave intricate patterns, serial numbers, and logos with exceptional accuracy. This precision is ideal for meeting firearm industry standards for traceability and compliance.

Permanent and Durable Markings: CO₂ lasers create marks that are permanent, wear-resistant, and corrosion-proof, ensuring that critical information like serial numbers remains legible—even under harsh conditions or heavy use.

Non-Contact Process: Since CO₂ lasers use non-contact engraving, there’s no physical pressure on the firearm, minimizing risk of warping or surface damage—especially important for delicate components or finishes.

Versatility in Materials: While metals are often marked using fiber lasers, Flatbed CO₂ lasers can be ideal for polymer and composite parts commonly found in modern firearms (e.g. pistol frames, grips, accessories).