The Ferotek parts were marked with a 20-watt q-switched ytterbium fiber laser and a 160 mm focal length lens. The parts were surface etched to remove a layer of material and create a brightly contrasting mark.

Process Parameters:

Material: Ferotec
Power: 14 Watts
Method used: Surface Etching
Frequency: 35 kHz
Depth: Surface
Speed: 10 inch/sec
Laser Type: Q-Switched Fiber Laser
Focal Length Lens: 160mm
Cycle Time: Large Text – 1.24 seconds
Small Text – 0.15 seconds