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Deep Engraving Stainless Steel Solutions for Industrial Applications

Written by Jim Earman | 7/23/25 3:00 PM

When you're working with stainless steel components, you need marking that's going to last. Whether it's electrical assemblies or precision tooling, manufacturers can't afford marks that fade away, get scratched off, or become unreadable when things get tough in industrial environments.

Deep laser engraving creates marks that actually penetrate several thousandths of an inch into the stainless steel surface.

That depth means your marks stay readable even after years of constant handling, regular cleaning cycles, or harsh industrial conditions.

This process works great for everything from company logos and serial numbers to part codes and those compliance markings you need for aerospace, medical, and manufacturing work.

Our 50-watt fiber laser systems make stainless steel engraving straightforward and efficient. Whether you're working on a single prototype or running mid-volume production batches, the focused beam removes material cleanly.

You get sharp, high-contrast marks without worrying about heat-affected zones or surface contamination.

Typical Applications Include:

  • Medical instruments that need identification marks capable of surviving sterilization processes.

  • Valve bodies and fittings used in chemical processing where durability is critical.

  • Electrical components requiring UL compliance markings that won't wear off.

  • Tool and die identification systems for efficient shop floor tracking and inventory management.

The engraving process typically requires multiple passes at speeds ranging from 5 to 10 inches per second. This approach helps you achieve the right depth while keeping those edges clean and sharp. It also prevents slag buildup, ensuring consistent mark quality throughout your entire production run.

Deep engraving eliminates the headaches that come with labels, stamping, or other marking methods that tend to fail when conditions get demanding.

Once you've engraved stainless steel, those marks stay put and remain traceable for the entire life of the component.

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All Hybrid Fiber Laser Systems are supplied with Prolase, a user-friendly, proven, robust laser marking system software package very easy to use for importing and manipulating graphics files for brands, logos, and schematic files.

Contact Jimani and see what they can do for you with a state-of-the-art laser marking system.