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CerMark® ULTRA laser marking paste utilizes a patented laser bonding technology that offers a unique non-damaging solution to create permanent, high resolution marks on a variety of glazed and unglazed ceramic materials including ceramic tile, dinnerware, mugs, sanitaryware, porcelain, stone and brick as well as.
Can you use CerMark on glass?
The Tile & Glass Marking Solution can be used on glass or any type of ceramic or porcelain tile, making it a very versatile and useful product in your production setting. The CerMark Tile & Glass Marking solution is ready to use but MUST be shaken thoroughly.
Is CerMark permanent?
Laser markings made with CerMark are permanent unless it’s sanded off. Chemicals and the like cannot remove the bonding.
Does CerMark work with fiber laser?
Relate to inquiry, unfortunately the Cermark tape will NOT work in regular conditions with a fiber laser. Or if not CW the laser system and offers only pulse mode the system must have the ability to increase the frequency to more than 160,000 which should enable the laser system to mark using LMM-6018 Tape.
How does TherMark work?
The patented TherMark method uses a laser as the heat source to fuse the ceramic glaze instead of a kiln. All this happens in microseconds as opposed to hours, consuming far less “energy” and, consequently, without compromising or damaging the material being marked.
Does CerMark wash off?
Thank you in advance. What type of metal are you attempting to apply the spray onto? Thermark/Cermark wiping off with cleaning is the result of one of the following: 1) Improper power/speed applied during processing if it wipes off, it’s generally too little power and/or too fast of a speed.
Can CerMark be removed?
After laser marking, excess TherMark material must be removed. Proper removal of the LMM/LMC material will depend on which substrate you are marking. For example, stainless steel and aluminum can be submerged in water or directly rinsed, but alloys such as raw brass or bronze should not.
What is CerMark made of?
CerMark is made up of inert materials, such as, finely pulverized glass and metal particles. It does not contain any heavy metals and it is cadmium-free. This simply means that it is safe to wash down the sink in the cleaning process, contact with skin will not be harmful and special ventilation is not necessary.
Can you use CerMark on acrylic?
What materials can a CO2 laser mark and engrave? Wood, paper, glass, acrylic, leather and stone? Check. While under normal circumstances you would need a fiber laser to affect those materials, there is a remarkable product to treat metals for engraving with a CO2 laser called Cermark.
Does CerMark work on titanium?
CerMark® ULTRA aerosol is an ethanol-based all-in-one black laser marking aerosol that allows for faster drying time. It is recommended for almost any metal substrate including stainless steel, brass, aluminum, titanium, copper, chrome plating, nickel and similar metals.
Can CerMark be used on aluminum?
Q: On what materials can CerMark be used? A: Stainless steel, tool steel, brass, chrome, aircraft grade aluminum, pewter and titanium. A: CerMark will not work on trophy brass, copper, gold (10k, 14k, 18k, 24k) and silver plated gifts. Also, no clear coated or anodized metals.
Does Cermark come in different colors?
CERMARK MARKING MATERIALS There are many CerMark products for marking metals. The only colors that can be made are black, white and copper. The white LMM 6150 and the copper is LMM 6151 only come in liquid form and must be applied by spraying. The last option is LMM 6018 which is an LMM 6000 in dry tape form.
How do you use laser dark spray?
Hold container about four to six inches from surface to be sprayed. Move back and forth, releasing valve after each stroke. Apply one medium coat. For best results, spray at room temperature (68º-78ºF, 20º-26ºC).
What laser can engrave metal?
For bare metals, fiber lasers represent the engraving method of choice. Fiber lasers are ideal for marking many types of aluminum, brass, copper, nickel-plated metals, stainless steel and more – as well as engineered plastics such as ABS, PEEK and polycarbonates.
Is CerMark dishwasher safe?
New Ultra, designed for everything, allows you to make well-defined marks on glass and ceramic, but although the New Ultra may be dishwasher safe, we cannot guarantee that the user has found the perfect settings for a fully permanent mark (settings). The LMC6061 liquid is especially for glass.
Is CerMark Food Safe?
Are laser marking solutions (such as Thermark, CerMark, markSolid) food safe? There is no official approval for these products to be food safe. However, customers’ finished products have even been approved to be safe for medical instruments, such as surgical tools and implants.
What is a CerMark?
CerMark® ULTRA paste is an ethanol-based all-in-one black laser marking paste that allows for faster drying time. It is recommended for almost any metal substrate including stainless steel, brass, aluminum, titanium, copper, chrome plating, nickel and similar metals.
Can a CO2 laser engrave metal?
CO2 laser machines can directly mark a variety of coated metals such as anodized aluminum or powder coated stainless steel. Bare metals like titanium or nickel plating can be pre-treated with a metal marking compound prior to engraving with a CO2 laser.
How do you make a laser burn darker?
The standard approach to darkening laser engraving on wood is using a paint or color fill. However, over time, the paint or color migrates to the wood veins and canals creating a graphic mess. To counter this challenge, use some liquid shoe polish to darken your engraving. This is awesome if you need a higher contrast.
How can I make my engraving darker?
Antiquing: This paint-like process is very simple yet effective if you want to just touch up your engraving and make it a bit darker in order for it to stand out. The jeweler simply rubs the antiquing formula over the engraving, and lets it fill in the carving.
Can I laser stainless steel?
Foremost, stainless steel is incredibly durable, making it the ideal metal choice for laser marking. Manufacturers can engrave or etch detailed markings onto the surface of the metal with the certainty that the metal can withstand the rigours of the engraving or etching process.
How strong of a laser do you need to engrave metal?
At least 50 watts of Fiber laser power is recommended for metal laser cutting or engraving. Forty or 50 Watts of Fiber laser power can be used for direct laser marking metals. Twenty-five to 150 Watts of CO2 laser power is recommended for direct marking of metals.
