Laser Materials Chart

General Materials Marking Table

Finding the right laser for your material can be a challenge. However, our team of MECCO engineers and laser marking specialists are here to help. The tables below showcase the marking capabilities of each MECCO marking machine.

Contact a MECCO representative today or request a sample to find the ideal laser for your marking needs. 

Material	MOPA Fiber (1064nm)	Green (532nm)	UV (355nm)	CO2 (10600nm)
Steel (Anneal)	★	✔	✔	X
Steel (Etch)	★	✔	X	X
Steel (Engrave)	★	X	X	X
Copper (Dark Mark)	★	★	X	X
Copper (Etch/Cut)	★	★	X	X
Aluminum (Etch)	★	✔	X	X
Aluminum (Engrave)	★	X	X	X
Anodized Aluminum	★	✔	✔	✔
Plastic*	★	★	★	✔
Ceramic	★	✔	✔	X
Brass	★	★	X	X
Glass	X	X	★	✔
Cardboard	X	X	✔	★
Wood	X	X	✔	★
★ = Best Option     ✔ = Will Mark     X = Will Not Mark *See Plastic Marking Material Table for more information

Plastic Marking Material Table

Material	MOPA Fiber (1064nm)	Green (532nm)	UV (355nm)	CO2* (10600nm)
ABS	✔	✔	★	✔
ABS + PC	★	✔	✔	✔
Acrylic	★	✔	✔	★
Delrin**	X	X	X	✔
HDPE	✔	✔	★	✔
PA6	★	✔	★	✔
PA66	★	✔	★	✔
PBT	★	✔	★	✔
PBT + PC	★	✔	★	✔
PEEK	★	★	★	✔
Polyacetal**	★	✔	✔	✔
PC	★	✔	✔	✔
Polypropylene	✔	✔	★	✔
Polystyrene	X	✔	★	✔
POM**	★	✔	★	✔
PPA	★	✔	✔	✔
PPE-PS	✔	✔	★	✔
PPSU	✔	✔	★	✔
PSU + PET	★	✔	✔	✔
PVC**	✔	✔	★	✔ +
Teflon	X	X	X	✔
TPU	✔	✔	✔	✔
★ = Best Option     ✔ = Will Mark     X = Will Not Mark * For the CO2 laser marking system, all marks are a melt style unless noted with a + ** Hazardous fumes can be created when marking