I have a customer who dropped off a tungsten carbide dog tag that she would like to have engraved. It's shiny so I don't think CerMark will work on it. I'm assuming you would need a FiberMark laser for this type of metal, correct?
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Tungsten Carbide Dog Tag
I have a customer who dropped off a tungsten carbide dog tag that she would like to have engraved. It's shiny so I don't think CerMark will work on it. I'm assuming you would need a FiberMark laser for this type of metal, correct?
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Thought I would answer my own question so others will know. Yes, you can use CerMark on tungsten carbide metal. I was able to engrave the dog tag and not have the CerMark rub off.
Epilog 35 Watt Mini 12" x 24"
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Thanks for finding out for us! I've have lots of carbide tools around here, never thought to try Cermark on one.
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Anyone tried using a fiber on Tungsten Carbide tags?
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Have used it on carbide, but not a tag. It marks wonderfully.Originally Posted by Tim Bateson
Lasers : Trotec Speedy 300 75W, Trotec Speedy 300 80W, Galvo Fiber Laser 20W
Printers : Mimaki UJF-6042 UV Flatbed Printer , HP Designjet L26500 61" Wide Format Latex Printer, Summa S140-T 48" Vinyl Plotter
Router : ShopBot 48" x 96" CNC Router Rotary Engravers : (2) Xenetech XOT 16 x 25 Rotary Engravers
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Ballpark settings? Your Fiber wattage?
Tim
There are Big Brain people & Small Brain people. I'm one of the Big Brains - with a lot of empty space.- me
50W Fiber - Raycus/MaxPhotonics - It's a metal eating beast!
Epilog Fusion M2 50/30 Co2/Fiber - 2015
Epilog Mini24 – 35watt - 2006 (Original Tube)
Ricoh SG3110DN
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Not at work, but it was fast, and probably 80KHz. It leaves a nice mark that you can’t feel at all but looks razor sharp. Maybe 20 ips, possibly a couple passes, but I don’t have it with me. You almost can’t do much wrong to it at 80KHz.
Lasers : Trotec Speedy 300 75W, Trotec Speedy 300 80W, Galvo Fiber Laser 20W
Printers : Mimaki UJF-6042 UV Flatbed Printer , HP Designjet L26500 61" Wide Format Latex Printer, Summa S140-T 48" Vinyl Plotter
Router : ShopBot 48" x 96" CNC Router Rotary Engravers : (2) Xenetech XOT 16 x 25 Rotary Engravers
Real name Steve but that name was taken on the forum. Used Middle name. Call me Steve or Scott, doesn't matter.
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On my 50w Fiber, I used 2 passes at 2000sp 30%pw 90KHz.
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Tim
There are Big Brain people & Small Brain people. I'm one of the Big Brains - with a lot of empty space.- me
50W Fiber - Raycus/MaxPhotonics - It's a metal eating beast!
Epilog Fusion M2 50/30 Co2/Fiber - 2015
Epilog Mini24 – 35watt - 2006 (Original Tube)
Ricoh SG3110DN
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