What is the difference between laser engraving and marking?

Laser engraving and marking are both processes that use a laser beam to create an image or text on the surface of a material. However, there are some key differences between these two processes.

Laser Engraving: Laser engraving involves creating an image or text on the surface of a material by using a laser beam to remove a small amount of material. Laser engraving can be done on a variety of materials, such as metals, plastics, glass and even fabrics, and can be used to create small images or text with a high resolution.

Laser Marking: Laser marking involves creating an image or text on the surface of a material by using a laser beam to darken or strike the material. Laser marking can be done on a variety of materials, but is most commonly used on hard metals such as gold and silver. Laser marking is often used to create small images or text with a high resolution, but can also be used to create larger images or text.

In general, laser engraving removes a small amount of material from the surface of the material while laser marking darkens or pokes the material without removing material. Both processes can be used to create images or text on a variety of materials, but laser engraving is best suited for creating small images or text with a high resolution, while laser marking is best suited for creating larger images or text.