Laser Engraving Services - Laser Photo Engraving - Laser Wood Engraving

Laser Engraving Services include laser photo engraving, laser wood engraving, & glass engraving and etching.

Laser engraving, or laser etching, is the practice of using lasers to engrave or etch an object. The technique does not involve the use of inks, nor does it involve tool bits which contact the engraving surface and wear out. These properties distinguish laser engraving from alternative engraving or marking technologies where bit heads have to be replaced regularly or inks have to be used.

The impact of laser engraving has been more pronounced for specially-designed "laserable" materials. These include wood, glass, and acrylic. Laser engraved photos on acrylic make a beautiful and unique gift and a photo lasered on acrylic will last a lifetime.

When a laser hits glass or stone, something interesting happens: it fractures. Pores in the surface expose natural grains and crystalline "stubs" which, when heated very quickly, can separate a microscopic sized "chip" from the surface because the hot piece is expanding relative to its surroundings. So lasers are indeed used to engrave on glass, and if the power, speed and focus are just right, excellent results can be achieved.

Laser engraving on wood makes a beautiful plaque and is often used for making engraved plaques for awards.

The term laser marking is also used as a generic term covering a broad spectrum of surfacing techniques including printing, hot-branding and laser bonding. The machines for laser engraving and laser marking are the same, so that the two terms are usually exchangeably.