Metalloids and non-metals

In principle, metalloids and non-metals can be processed with the laser. However, the most important question is, which result you want to achieve. A CO2 laser can be used for engraving most ceramics, although there will be no color alteration in the material. However, a color contrast results, for example, when a colored glaze is removed so that the actual ceramic becomes visible.

If a high-contrast marking (i.e. the color alteration of the material) is required, really only the Nd:YAG (e.g. fiber laser) will be able to do the job. In the same way as with the plastics, the metalloids and non-metals must also be subjected to application tests in the laboratory in order to determine the robustness of the respective materials.

For further information please see our laser compendium.

Ceramics Aluminum oxide Silicon