Quality marking on titanium
Laser marking is a very effective process on metals such as titanium.
Permanent and corrosion resistant, laser marking has many advantages.
Laser marking of titanium is particularly useful for certain sectors, such as the medical and aeronautical industries.
As specialists, our team takes a look at titanium marking and its characteristics.
Titanium: characteristics and mechanical properties
Titanium exists in several grades: pure or alloy. It is a metal with many mechanical properties.
Its mechanical strength means that it is used to manufacture thin and light parts in various sectors of activity: micromechanics, medical, jewellery, luxury.
Lighter than stainless steel and stronger than aluminium, titanium has an interesting characteristic: it is non-magnetic.
The appearance of titanium is characteristically dark matte, giving it a sober and unique material.
With its silvery metallic appearance, titanium is the element with the highest strength-to-density ratio.
Titanium is combined with other metals such as iron, aluminium or molybdenum.
This bio-compatible material is highly valued in the medical sector and is used to manufacture medical prostheses, dental implants, pacemakers, etc.
Laser marking: an effective technology for metals such as titanium
Laser marking is one of the most effective technologies and the most suitable process for metals such as titanium. This technology meets most customer requirements such as precision, flexibility, repeatability, permanence, legibility...
Laser marking heats the metal surface but without any damage. This technique causes oxidation of the air and forms a dark marking or so-called black marking. It will then be easy to make markings of text, logos, numbers, 2D codes.... with the guarantee of having a process offering a marking which resists in time.
It is also worth noting the very good results obtained with laser welding on titanium.
With a perfect knowledge of the customer's needs, Laser Cheval will accompany you in your project and will offer you lasers adapted to the application of laser marking on titanium to guarantee the traceability of your products.
