Firearm Laser Engraving

by Jim Earman on Tue, Aug 08, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Why Engrave a Firearm

One of the most common reasons to engrave a firearm is traceability. Firearms traceability is an...

Laser Sculpting or 2 1/2 D Laser Engraving

by Jim Earman on Thu, Aug 03, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

One of the new buzz words being used regarding capabilities of laser marking systems is 2 ½ D laser engraving. So, what is 2...

Laser Engraving Plastic

by Jim Earman on Tue, Aug 01, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

One of the most widely used materials, plastics are routinely laser engraved to satisfy a number of needs. From traceability...

What is the Best Stainless Steel Marking System

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jul 25, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Like so many marking applications there is no single answer to the question of what is the best system. There are a number...

FAQs: Laser Marking Round Parts

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jun 27, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Laser marking round parts presents even experienced laser system operators with some challenges. Ideally, when marking a...

Buying a Laser Marking System

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jun 20, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Buying a laser marking system is a large purchasing decision that requires planning and research. Here are the main...

How to Laser Etch Glass

by Jim Earman on Tue, Jun 13, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

Direct part marking glass is traditionally a troublesome prospect. With typical marking methods, glass is a difficult...

Medical Part Marking

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 23, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Laser marking is a common technique used for medical part marking by manufacturers. The medical part marking is often...

Laser Engraving Sherline XY Slide Maintenance

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 16, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Jimani uses a manual X-Y table made by Sherline Products as a standard feature on Langolier Workstations. We started using...

Low Cost Hybrid Laser for Marking Tooling

by Jim Earman on Tue, May 09, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

Tube Form Solutions, located in Elkhart, IN, builds tube bending, tube end forming, and tube cutting equipment. They design,...