Question- How much power should I use?

Answer- The power settings that LMM-6000 & LMM-14 will work best at vary depending on the laser being used. For example, with a 35 watt CO2 laser, marking on stainless steel requires the use of 100% power at a write speed of 4-8 inches per second. Marking on aluminum requires 100% power at a write speed of 1-4 inches per second with the same laser. A more powerful laser will be able to make the same mark using less power or writing faster. Also, aluminum, copper, brass and other soft, heat conductive metals require higher powers and slower writing speeds. These metals will conduct heat away from the marking area faster than steel, thus requiring more heat (power) to make a mark. Your power settings will vary depending on the laser used and the substrate being marked, so some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the best mark.

Question- What kind of laser do I need?

Answer- LMM-6000 & LMM-14 can be used with CO2, YAG, YVO4, or Fiber laser marking systems. When using YAG, YVO4 and Fiber laser systems a continuous wave system is recommended. Some pulse systems may work, this depends on the frequency rate capabilities within the system.

Question- Can I reuse LMM-6000 & LMM-14?

Answer- LMM-6000 & LMM-14 should not be used if it has dried out. LMM-6000 & LMM-14 also should not be reused by washing it off of a part then respraying the washed off material. Reused LMM-6000 & LMM-14 will not produce a high quality mark. Performance characteristics will also be affected.

Question- How long will the marks last? How tough are they?

Answer- Marks made using LMM-6000 & LMM-14 are permanent. Marks made with LMM-6000 & LMM-14 are generally considered to be as tough as the metal they are applied on. Physical testing has shown them to be resistant to many common strong acids, bases, organic solvents and extreme heat or cold. LMM-6000 & LMM-14 also have good salt spray resistance, scratch resistance and QUV resistance.

Question- What metals does LMM-6000 & LMM-14 work on?

Answer- LMM-6000 & LMM-14 has been tested on stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, nickel, silver, and titanium. LMM-6000 & LMM-14 will not work on metals that have a coating or protective clear lacquer.