Material library

Know the surface. Control the result.

Start with the material family, then review the suitable laser technology and recommended ILLUMEX system for your application.

01 / Material family

Metals

Fiber laser marking for identification, personalization and everyday production across common metal surfaces.

Typical material examples

  • Stainless Steel
  • Carbon Steel
  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • Copper
  • Titanium
  • Iron
  • Nickel
  • Gold
  • Silver

Technology match

Suitable laser technologies

Fiber Laser1064 nm
Recommended

Suitable for a wide range of common metal identification, personalization and production workflows.

Product match

Recommended systems

PM-F1Portable Fiber Laser
Recommended

Compact fiber laser system for metal marking, personalization and flexible commercial workflows.

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02 / Material family

Plastics & Polymers

Laser marking is possible on selected plastics, but results depend strongly on resin formulation, color and additives.

Typical material examples

  • ABS
  • PBT
  • PC
  • PA / Nylon
  • PP
  • PE
  • PPS
  • PS
  • PI
  • Engineering Plastics

Technology match

Suitable laser technologies

Fiber Laser1064 nm
Application-dependentSample Test Recommended

Marking is possible on selected plastic formulations after material and contrast testing.

Product match

Recommended systems

PM-F1Portable Fiber Laser
Application-dependentSample Test Recommended

Suitable for selected plastics after material testing.

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03 / Material family

Coated & Surface-Treated Materials

Surface treatment can change how a material responds to the laser, so the substrate and coating must be evaluated together.

Typical material examples

  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Painted Metal
  • Coated Metal
  • Plated Surfaces
  • Surface-Treated Materials

Technology match

Suitable laser technologies

Fiber Laser1064 nm
Application-dependentSample Test Recommended

Suitable for validated applications where the substrate, coating and intended result are known.

Product match

Recommended systems

PM-F1Portable Fiber Laser
Application-dependentSample Test Recommended

Compatibility depends on the substrate, surface layer and required marking effect.

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04 / Material family

Organic & Natural Materials

Natural materials vary by species, density, finish and treatment, so technology and process guidance must be validated with the actual material.

Typical material examples

  • Wood
  • Leather
  • Paper
  • Cardboard

Technology match

Suitable laser technologies

Test Required

No laser technology recommendation is published yet. Material-specific process validation is required.

Product match

Recommended systems

Test Required

No current ILLUMEX system recommendation published yet.

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05 / Material family

Glass & Ceramics

Composition, coating and thermal behavior must be reviewed before a laser technology or process can be recommended.

Typical material examples

  • Glass
  • Ceramics
  • Coated Ceramics
  • Specialty Substrates

Technology match

Suitable laser technologies

Test Required

No laser technology recommendation is published yet. Application-specific testing is required.

Product match

Recommended systems

Test Required

No current ILLUMEX system recommendation published yet.

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A sample is proof

Tell us what you need to mark.

Send us your material, coating and desired result. We’ll help identify the right laser technology and setup before production.

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