UID marking was done with a 20-watt q-switched ytterbium fiber laser. The 160mm focal length lens has a working distance of 176mm from lens to part. The parts were marked with text as requested.
Process Parameters: Steel Fitting
Material: Steel
Power: 16 Watt
Method used: Etch
Frequency: 80 kHz
Depth: Surface
Speed: 4 inch/sec
Laser Type: Q-Switched Fiber Laser
Focal Length Lens: 160mm
Cycle Time:
2D Code & DMF 12203 – 3.34 seconds
2D Code & PNR 60217-1 – 3.6 seconds
2D Code & AFR66912 SER 0000 – 5.00 Seconds