Professional Wood Laser Marking: From Surface Engraving to Deep Cuts

When creating permanent traceability marks, identifying marks, or decorative elements on wood products, CO₂ laser technology delivers unmatched precision and consistency. At Jimani Inc., our hybrid CO₂ laser marker systems produce repeatable, crisp, clear marks that meet the demanding requirements of modern manufacturing while offering the flexibility to handle everything from single prototypes to high-volume production runs.

Why CO₂ Lasers Excel at Wood Marking

Wood absorbs the 10.6-micron wavelength of CO₂ lasers exceptionally well, creating clean burns with minimal charring when parameters are properly optimized. This wavelength penetration allows for both delicate surface engraving and substantial material removal, depending on your application requirements.

Our hybrid CO₂ laser marker represents a compact, robust solution designed specifically for harsh manufacturing environments. Unlike fragile desktop units, this system withstands the vibration, dust, and temperature variations common in production facilities while maintaining marking precision over years of operation.

The economic advantages become clear when compared to traditional marking methods. Ink jet systems require constant consumable replacement, labels fail in outdoor applications or high-temperature environments, and dot peen marking lacks the detail resolution needed for complex graphics or small text. Our CO₂ laser system eliminates these ongoing costs while delivering superior mark quality and permanence.

Jimani's Wood Marking Expertise: Your Production Partner

Rather than investing in equipment and developing the expertise internally, many manufacturers find our job shop services provide better results at lower total cost. We've marked thousands of wood components across industries ranging from furniture manufacturing to architectural millwork, and this experience translates directly into better outcomes for your projects.

Our 50-watt hybrid CO₂ laser system, equipped with a 12-inch field lens, handles marking areas up to 12 inches square without repositioning parts. This large working envelope accommodates substantial components while maintaining consistent focal distance across the entire marking field. The result is uniform mark depth and character quality from corner to corner.

Deep Engraving Capabilities: We regularly achieve engraving depths of 1/8 inch and deeper in most wood species. Dense hardwoods like oak or maple require multiple passes with carefully controlled power to prevent burning, while softer woods can reach these depths in fewer passes. Our operators understand these material differences and adjust parameters accordingly for optimal results.

Surface Marking Precision: For applications requiring crisp graphics without significant material removal, we excel at surface engraving that creates high contrast marks with minimal depth penetration. This technique works particularly well for detailed logos, fine text, and decorative patterns where maintaining the original wood surface profile is important.

Volume Flexibility That Fits Your Business

Low-Volume and Prototype Services: Need just a few marked pieces for testing or small production runs? We handle single-piece orders with the same attention to quality as large runs. Setup costs are distributed across the order, making even small quantities cost-effective. Typical turnaround for low-volume work is 24-48 hours.

Production Volume Efficiency: When your volumes reach hundreds or thousands of pieces, our systematic approach to production marking delivers significant per-piece cost reductions. We develop efficient fixturing solutions and optimize marking programs to minimize cycle time while maintaining quality standards.

Material Expertise Across Wood Species

Different wood types require different approaches for optimal results. Our experience spans:

Hardwoods (Oak, Maple, Cherry): Require higher power settings and slower speeds but produce excellent contrast and detail retention. Deep engraving in hardwoods creates particularly durable marks suitable for outdoor applications.

Softwoods (Pine, Fir, Cedar): Mark quickly with lower power settings. Care must be taken to prevent excessive burning, but the rapid marking speeds make these woods ideal for high-volume applications.

Engineered Woods (Plywood, MDF, Particle Board): Present unique challenges due to adhesive content and layered construction. Our parameter optimization ensures clean marks without delamination or excessive heat affected zones.

Exotic Species: From bamboo flooring to imported hardwoods, we've developed marking parameters for specialty materials that maintain their distinctive appearance while creating permanent identification marks.

Integration Options: Equipment Sales and Custom Solutions

While our job shop services handle most customer requirements efficiently, some high-volume applications justify in-house equipment. Our hybrid CO₂ laser marker integrates seamlessly with standard Jimani workstations, providing the Z-axis travel and part positioning flexibility needed for varied wood components.

Standard Integration: Our turnkey systems include the laser, workstation, fume extraction, and comprehensive training. Most customers are marking production parts within days of installation.

Custom Integration: For specialized production environments, we design custom enclosures and integrate marking systems directly into existing production lines. Recent projects include integration with cabinet door production lines and lumber processing equipment.

Production Environment Compatibility: The hybrid CO₂ system handles the dust, temperature variations, and vibration common in wood processing facilities. Unlike consumer-grade equipment, industrial components ensure years of reliable operation with minimal maintenance.

Quality Standards and Consistency

Permanent marking on wood components often serves critical traceability functions, especially in industries like construction materials or high-end furniture manufacturing. Our quality processes ensure mark consistency across production runs, with digital verification of mark placement and character quality.

We maintain detailed parameter databases for different wood species and marking requirements. When you return for additional production runs, even months later, we reproduce identical marking results using proven parameters rather than starting setup from scratch.

Mark durability testing shows our CO₂ laser marks withstand outdoor weathering, high-temperature applications, and industrial cleaning processes that would destroy labels or ink-based identification systems.

Cost-Effective Solutions at Every Volume

Pricing can vary greatly depending on the size of the mark, the material used, product packaging, and the type of engraving selected. That is why flat-rate pricing is difficult to quote without all of the application information.

Typical job shop projects include:

• Logo / Artwork Charge: $60.50
• Machine Set up charge: $33.50
• Text, Logo, Text w/logo, Variable data
• Serial numbers and barcodes are quoted on an individual basis
• Personalization - Price depends on size, material and laser run time per item.

Our average turnaround time is 3-5 days, depending on the quantity.

Total Cost Comparison: When factoring in consumable costs, labor for label application, and rework due to marking failures, our laser marking often costs less than traditional methods while delivering superior permanence and quality.

Ready to see how CO₂ laser marking can improve your wood component identification while reducing long-term costs? Send us samples of your parts along with marking requirements, and we'll provide marked examples with detailed pricing for your specific application.

Contact Jimani today to discuss your wood marking requirements or request sample marking on your components. Our decades of experience in laser marking ensure optimal results whether you need a single prototype or thousands of production pieces.