Laser Etching USA - Photography Terms & Glossary

Glossary Of Laser Engraving and Cut Terms [1]

Laser Etching Laser etching is a laser-based process used to create shallow, precise, and permanent markings or patterns on the surface of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, and semiconductors. In laser etching, the focused laser beam removes material from the surface through ablation or vaporization, leaving behind a shallow groove, line, or pattern with high resolution and detail.
Laser etching offers advantages such as high precision, minimal thermal impact, and the ability to create complex designs, logos, serial numbers, barcodes, and graphics with consistent quality and repeatability. Laser etching is widely used in industries such as electronics, aerospace, medical devices, jewelry, and signage for applications such as part identification, branding, decorative marking, and product customization. Laser parameters such as power, speed, pulse frequency, and focal length can be adjusted to achieve different etching depths, line widths, and surface finishes to meet specific application requirements.