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Glossary of Industrial Laser Marking

An overview of terms, procedures, and systems

This glossary provides technical guidance on key terms in industrial laser marking. It links fundamental processes and laser types to topics such as software, traceability, process quality, and project implementation. In this way, the glossary helps users understand technical relationships and better evaluate suitable solutions for various applications.

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Laser Batch / Laser Marking Masterbatch
A laser batch is a special masterbatch for plastics. It is a highly concentrated granulate containing laser additives—that is, functional additives that specifically influence the interaction between the plastic and laser radiation. The laser batch is mixed into the plastic during processing to improve its laser-markability and, depending on the material, color, and laser source used, to enable high-contrast and reproducible markings. Suitability depends on the plastic, the material color, the laser batch used, and the laser source employed.

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Laser Engraving
Laser engraving is a material-removing process that creates a permanently recessed marking. Unlike purely color-based surface changes, material is deliberately removed. This makes laser engraving particularly suitable for robust markings, logos and functional structures.

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Laser Marking
Laser marking is the umbrella term for processes in which a laser creates a permanent mark on a workpiece surface. Depending on the material and process objective, the effect is produced, for example, by annealing, ablation, foaming, color change or other material-dependent effects. The term therefore covers various marking principles used in industrial identification.

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Laser Software
Laser software is used to create layouts, variable data, process parameters and workflows, as well as to connect peripheral devices and interfaces. It is essential for reproducible, safe and efficient marking processes. It therefore forms an important basis for controlling and standardizing industrial laser applications.

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Laser Trimming
Laser trimming is a precision process for targeted functional fine adjustment of components. Controlled material removal can be used to set electrical or functional properties within tight tolerances. This clearly distinguishes the process from purely informative marking processes.

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