Printing and Marking on Metal Parts

Metal Parts Printing

Machined or formed metal parts can require a range of codes for either internal or external traceability. Working with a partner that offers a wide variety of metal marking and coding solutions, together with integration expertise, can be beneficial when specifying the optimal solutions for a range of material properties and application challenges.

Laser or Inkjet for Marking on Metals?

Laser and continuous inkjet (CIJ) remain two more common marking technologies for metal components. Videojet’s laser wavelength options provide greater flexibility in matching the given material. CIJ printers offer easy integration for printing on a wide variety of metals and are an ideal solution to print on curved or indented surfaces. Videojet also offers MIL SPEC inks to meet specific military and aerospace requirements.

Suggested Metal Marking Solutions

Videojet has inkjet and laser marking machines capable of printing high-quality codes onto most common industrial metals – including stainless steel, anodised aluminium, iron and nickel.

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