Engraving on metal: fast, easy, and precise

Are you looking for new ways to process metal and interested in engravings? Consider buying a laser engraving machine for metal. These devices make engraving metal incredibly simple. The powerful laser etches a beautiful design into the top layer of your metal products, always with the same precision. By engraving metal with these machines, you'll bring all your designs to life. BRM Lasers' machines make engraving on metal as easy as possible, so you can consistently design beautiful metal products for all your clients. In short, metal engraving with a BRM laser machine offers both quality and efficiency for your production process.

How laser engraving metal works

Before turning on the device for metal engraving, it's important to understand how this technique works. Laser engraving machines for metal use an extremely powerful laser beam. You can adjust it to ensure the engraving is as precise as possible. You can set the thickness of the beam and even adjust the laser's power. When the beam hits the metal, the top layers are burned at extremely high temperatures. This ensures there’s no puffing or unwanted effects during the engraving process.

The laser engraving machines for metal also come with a computer, which makes it easy to program the laser to engrave your own designs on metal. Simply upload the files and let the machine do its work, resulting in a beautifully personalized product.

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Laser engraving metal with a CO2 laser machine

When engraving stainless steel (RVS) with a CO2 laser machine, it’s important to use Cermark spray. This spray allows you to burn the engraving into the metal without the risk of the laser beam bouncing back to the laser head, which could damage the machine.

What are the benefits of a laser engraving machine for metal?

‍Do you regularly work with different types of metal and are looking for a way to process them quickly and professionally? Then a laser machine is the ideal choice for engraving on metal. These machines offer a variety of useful and convenient advantages:

• Precision: They work with incredible accuracy, with every line sharp and refined.
• Clean engraving: Engraving on metal is extremely neat because the laser works at high temperatures. No cleaning is required afterward.
• Versatility: They can be used for custom work, but are also suitable for mass production.
• Ease of use: The machines are simple to operate, making them accessible to people with little knowledge of laser technology.
• Safety: The use of a laser machine is completely safe and responsible.
• Speed and efficiency: Engraving metal is incredibly fast and easy thanks to the computer-controlled laser.
• Custom designs: You can create your own designs and perfect them down to the smallest detail.

What about safety?

‍When you think of laser engraving metal, you may imagine it being a dangerous process not suitable for everyone. However, this is not the case in practice. Using a laser engraving machine for metal is actually very simple and safe. The laser is neatly enclosed behind a closed cabinet, making it impossible to touch. Additionally, the closed lid prevents odors and fine dust from escaping. The machine's casing is also heat-resistant, so you can safely touch the device while engraving. This makes it possible to place these machines in a busy work environment without worrying about safety. You don't have to worry about safety on the shop floor when using a laser engraving machine for metal.

Which types of metal can you engrave?

‍The great advantage of a powerful laser engraving machine for metal: engraving metal is almost always possible. These machines are highly versatile and can be used to laser engrave metal in all shapes and sizes. This allows you to work with different types of metal in your manufacturing process, enabling you to create beautiful and unique products. You can choose to engrave steel or use the engraving machine for metals with a softer texture. Wondering which types of metal are suitable for the device? Here is an example of the different materials you can process with a laser machine:

• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Alloyed steel
• High-speed steel
• Anodized aluminum
• Hardened metals
• Titanium
• Carbides
• Silver
• Gold
• Copper
• Yellow copper
• Metals with coatings

Laser engraving stainless steel

‍Stainless steel (abbreviated as RVS in Dutch) is by far the most versatile metal in the world. It is strong, affordable, and flexible, making it highly resistant to the elements. As a result, it is used for a wide range of different applications. Laser engraving stainless steel is a popular method for quickly and cost-effectively working with stainless steel. With our machines, you can laser engrave stainless steel with greater precision than traditional engraving machines. Our BRM machines are used across various sectors for many different purposes. Additionally, it is possible to engrave all types of stainless steel plates, including austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic types, with unmatched efficiency. Our machines offer precision of up to 0.1 mm, enabling highly detailed work such as plaques, text, or logos. In short, our BRM engraving machines provide significant added value for laser engraving stainless steel.

Laser engraving aluminum

‍Aluminum is a versatile metal that offers several advantages. It is both lightweight and strong, making it ideal for the transport sector. Aluminum is used for various panels, machines, and systems where weight is an important factor. It is also commonly used for decorative purposes. Our BRM laser machines are perfect for engraving aluminum, and various types of aluminum can be laser engraved, such as matte, glossy, or anodized aluminum.

Metal engraving: for which sectors?

‍Generally, metal engraving is a technique used primarily within the technical sector. It is a precise method for marking and making parts traceable, with batch numbers, serial numbers, and other labels being essential in the industry. In addition, metal engraving is a technique that works well in the creative sector. Furniture makers, artists, and even jewelers can use this technology to add a personal touch to their products. Knife makers, kitchen manufacturers, and even architects benefit from a metal engraving machine. There are also advertising agencies that engrave metal themselves to create custom promotional materials. Finally, the education sector also uses professional laser machines to teach students how laser engraving works on metal.

Laser engraving metal with beautiful embellishments

‍Are you making personalized gifts, or do you specialize in designing jewelry, artwork, or other precious metal products? Laser engraving metal is an excellent technique to add elegance to your products. Design your own drawings and have them effortlessly engraved on the metal, giving each gift its own unique look. Additionally, laser engraving is perfect for personalizing your products. Add a name or engrave a date on precious metal rings. If you are capable of engraving metal yourself, you will always provide your customers with a unique product with the right personal touch. In short, laser engraving metal is of great value when creating art, decorations, jewelry, or other special handmade products. In conclusion, metal engraving becomes easier with a BRM laser machine.

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