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Pricing Pointers for Marked Metal Products
As you’d expect, there is no simple formula to pricing laser markable metals. Certainly, given the higher perceived value, you…
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4 Main Methods to Mark Metal
There are four ways to mark metal with a CO2 laser: engrave (remove), bond (add), bleach (stain), and positive image (transform). Not only…
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Why should an awards retailer add metal products to its arsenal?
In a word, perceived value. Consumers perceive real metal to have a higher value than plastic. Not only can metal…
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The Value in Metal-Marking Applications
Many engraving shops are using markable metals for high-end applications such as corporate awards, diploma and newspaper reproductions, industrial labels,…
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Achieve a High-Quality Image on Metal
When you choose an image you’d like to mark on metal, or any substrate, it’s important to start off with…
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2 Ways to Avoid Metal-Marking Problems
1. Ensure the metal is perfectly flat in the laser. Some metals are marked in an ablative process to remove…
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The Advantages of Laser Marking Metal
One of the main advantages of laser marking metal is durability. Physically: Metal labels can survive in harsher conditions in…
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Education
Real Metal Applications to Enhance Your Awards Business
Real metal means higher perceived value and higher profits. Here are a few applications where metal marking can be applied:…
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What techniques are currently available to mark metal?
Some of the ways commonly used to mark metal in the industry are mechanical engraving (rotary engraver), laser engraving, either…
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How do I achieve a high-quality image on metal using my laser?
Just like a cook trying to teach a student how to bake the perfect cake, each person has his or…
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What are the different methods you can use to mark metal?
Metal marking can be done in a variety of ways. You can “mark” metal with a CO2 or rotary engraver.…
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What issues do awards retailers face when laser engraving and marking metal?
In terms of physically marking metal, metals show fine detail, so proper settings play an important role. Metals mark differently…
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Are there any metal substrates you can’t laser engrave/mark?
Magnesium certainly can’t be laser marked due to its combustible nature. Raw metals without a coating shouldn’t be marked. The…
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Marking Raw Metals: Aesthetics and durability
Raw metals without a coating shouldn’t be marked. Marked bare anodized aluminum will leave a low-contrast white mark on a silver background.…
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What are some applications for marking metal?
There are many forms of marking metal like etch and fill, inkjet printing using UV, and solvent-based inks, such as AlumaJet.…
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What is the biggest misconception about laser marking metal?
The biggest misconception is probably that laser marking metal equates to being very expense to offer. Metal products can command…
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