Laser Marking Medical Instruments and Implantable Devices by Laser Impressions Inc.
Posted on: January 23, 2017 | No responses
A number of variables can affect the final outcome when laser etching medical instruments and implantable devices. The wavelength of light, laser power, speed and frequency all have an impact on the final result of the laser etched or laser marked medical device. Because medical device laser marking and laser etching requires high precision and tight tolerances, it’s important to find a laser engraving company with expertise and experience working with medical device manufacturers. Laser Impressions Inc., with over 35 years of experience, is that company.
Advantages of Laser Marking Medical Instruments
Laser marking is quickly becoming the industry standard for marking medical devices. The laser marking process is quite versatile. Below are common reasons why professionals in the medical industry require laser etching over other methods to mark medical devices:- Enhanced legibility
- Longevity
- Durability
- Precision
- Temperature-resistance (particularly during sterilization)
- Bio-compatibility of the base material
- Environmentally friendly
- Traceability of products
- Identification of products
- Branding
- To give functional information about components
Materials Suitable to Be Laser Marked
Laser marking is a process that is suitable for nearly any type of material that needs to be marked with precision. Laser Impressions utilizes a proprietary, no-contact system that is appropriate for nearly any type of material from plastic to steel. Using YAG (yttrium aluminum garnet) lasers, 532nm Green Laser marking equipment and C02 Lasers, Laser Impressions is able to work with all shapes, sizes and materials for medical applications. Devices or materials that are too difficult to mark using ink or other methods can often, easily be etched using our state-of the art, high-speed laser equipment. Below are example materials that we work with regularly to produce repeatable, precise results:- Polymers, Plastics and PEEK
- Stainless steel, 17-4, 303, 304, 316
- Aluminum, Anodized, Alodine coated, powder coated
- Titanium, Titanium Nitride Coated, Anodized
- Other metal alloys