How to replace etching processes with ultra-short laser pulses – with burr-free engravings, high optics and stable cycle times
Chemical etching puts pressure on your production: handling chemicals, environmental regulations, lengthy process chains. The whitepaper shows how you can use ultrashort pulse lasers to engrave 316L stainless steel and other watch materials in a way that rivals established etching processes in terms of optics, brightness and gloss – while at the same time achieving higher productivity and stable, reproducible results. You will learn how to combine TruMicro 2000 laser, scanner optics and process parameters to engrave without burrs, reduce process times and eliminate chemical risks. In this white paper, you'll learn:
- The quality limits of conventional marking lasers in the clock and watch industry – and where USP lasers have a clear advantage
- How TruMicro 2000 with 400 fs–20 ps pulses enables burr-free engraving at 50-100 µm depth with higher throughput
- How to set optics (light, dark, glossy, matt, tinted) specifically via pulse duration, burst modes and energy
- Typical system setup (TruMicro 2030, scanner, optics) for clock and watch components made of 316L, titanium and copper
- How to ensure process reliability and quality with cycle time studies, reference samples and small parameter adjustments