Engraving Systems in Australia today – often referred to as combined engraving systems - are a mix of traditional methods and new technology. The use of laser engraving grew substantially in 2018, largely due to increased interest in personalised items.
From pens, glasses and golf tees to bags, flasks and dog collars, there’s very little that can’t be engraved using a laser. By boosting production and expanding product lines, laser engraving is helping businesses grow their profits.
CO2 lasers can cut and engrave pretty much anything, including plastic, wood, glass, fabric, rubber, even cardboard and anodised aluminium. These lasers work by vaporising the material to leave an indentation. Fibre lasers do everything else and are particularly suited to working on a variety of metals.
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When we talk about engraving systems in Australia, we’re also including etching and cutting. All three services are a little different. Engraving leaves its mark through vaporisation and the depth of the mark can be varied. Etching, on the other hand, leaves a shallower mark and works well on materials with multiple layers, such as anodised aluminium.
Laser cutting, as the name suggests, will cut right through your material leaving smooth rounded edges. When used on fabric, it will even melt the material to stop fraying.
Engraving in Australia has been automated for quite some time and engravers say that’s a good thing. In fact, they say there are now more jobs available than before. This is probably because the introduction of combined engraving systems has extended the range of services offered.
Laser engraving is used extensively to produce custom business signs. You only have to look around the Sunshine Coast to see that. Engraved signage offers greater durability than a painted sign and really stands out. In addition, laser cutting can be used to create 3D and architectural signage.
Another market for laser engraving services is the home hobbyist and jewellery maker. Laser engraving and cutting offers extreme accuracy, on even the smallest component, making it ideal for these intricate tasks.
Combined Engraving Systems
As we move into 2019, the biggest growth area for laser engraving looks set to be large format cutting systems for plastic and metals. This requires much larger machines, something only one or two businesses on the Sunshine Coast currently have.
Laser engraving, etching and cutting is suitable for many industrial applications, one of which is safety signage. With increased legislation across the board, there will be a greater demand for this type of laser etching in the future.
Engraving Systems in Australia are also helping businesses improve their branding, as well as being used to mark barcodes, serial and part numbers, and industry-specific codes.
With businesses and industries around the world under pressure to become more environmentally-friendly, laser cutting, and engraving is the answer. It’s energy efficient, produces less waste and is cleaner than most industrial processes.
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