Laser engraving
Permanent markings directly on the component – no stickers that come loose.
Laser cutting
Precise contours from sheet material – to complement the printed assembly or as a separate order.
Laser engraving or label – what lasts?
Stickers and labels come off over time, especially with oil, cleaning agents, heat or frequent handling. A laser engraving, by contrast, is part of the surface: the laser removes or discolours material in a targeted way. This produces lettering, scales, type plates, serial numbers, logos and QR or Data Matrix codes that do not fall off or smear.
With laser cutting we cut contours from sheet material – such as flat gaskets, covers, panels or templates. This is practical when a printed part needs flat companion parts: you get the complete assembly from one source, designed to fit together.
We do both to match the 3D printed part or as a separate order. For fixed codes and serial numbers a list is enough, for logos a vector file.
What we laser
| Engraving | lettering, scales, type plates, logos |
|---|---|
| Codes | QR and Data Matrix codes, serial numbers |
| Cutting | flat gaskets, covers, panels, templates |
| Combination | with the 3D printed part or as a separate order |
| Data | vector file (SVG, PDF, DXF) or a list for serial numbers |
| Quote | within 24 hours |
What drives the price
- Size and number of engraved areas
- Quantity and whether each marking is different (e.g. serial numbers)
- Material and thickness when cutting
- Data preparation if no vector file is available
For fast, clean results
- Send logos as a vector file
- Provide serial numbers as a spreadsheet
- Mark position and size of the marking in a sketch
- For coloured logos, UV printing is often the better choice
Want to turn your idea into a finished part?
Send us CAD data, a photo, a sketch or the original part. We check feasibility, process and material and get back to you with an assessment and a quote.