Marks a Wide Variety of Metals

VersaLaser can permanently mark the surface of a wide variety of coated, painted and bare metals such as aluminum, painted brass, copper, nickel, tungsten carbide and other metals using metal marking compounds (MMCs). VersaLaser can also directly mark the surface of iron, stainless steel (304 grade and up), chromed steel and titanium without the use of metal marking compounds using Universal’s patented High Power Density Focusing Optics™ technology.

Non-Metal Processing Applications

In addition to marking metals, VersaLaser can also mark and/or cut a wide variety of non-metallic substrates, including wood, plastic, fabric, paper, glass, leather, stone, ceramic, rubber and more.

About Bar Code and 2-D UID Marking

The U.S. Department of Defense has instituted a mandatory program called the Unique Identification Program (UID) to identify property, equipment, materials and supplies. The UID program is becoming mandatory for many DOD solicitations. The UID solutions utilize bar codes, 2-D matrix codes and human-readable identification marking. UID marking can be embedded into an item’s surface; embedded on a plate affixed to the item’s surface; or marked on a label as long as it remains permanently affixed throughout the life of the item being identified.

The Permanent Bar Code and 2-D Matrix Marking Solution

Laser metal marking is the most flexible type of direct part marking available and the preferred method for permanently marking parts, tools and equipment with 2-D data matrix codes. Laser marking is fast, bold, repeatable and precise. Laser marking is a non-contact process that will endure for the lifetime of the chosen material. VersaLaser can permanently mark a wide variety of coated, painted and bare metals and is the perfect solution for quickly and accurately marking high quality 2-D Data Matrix codes that meet Department of Defense UID requirements.

Mark Directly On Steel, Iron and Titanium with High Power Density Focusing Optics™ (HPDFO)

To meet the demand for detailed marking on metal items that cannot be subjected to water or metal marking compounds, Universal Laser Systems developed High Power Density Focusing Optics. HPDFO produces the effects of a high power CO2 laser and makes it possible to directly mark metals, including stainless steel, iron, titanium and carbon steel and some exotic metals directly without the need for metal marking compounds.