There was a time when lasers were just part of science fiction. Most people could not relate to lasers in a practical way. Lasers were something out of Star Wars. It was unrealistic for lasers to be part of everyday life.
Obviously that’s changed in the last few decades. It’s hard to keep track of all the ways lasers are in our day-to-day lives.
Laser marking, cutting and engraving were something that had to be done by a big company. The material would have to be shipped out to some remote location. The reality probably wasn’t that dramatic but laser engraving seemed like an unrealistic task for many people.
Nowadays, laser cutting and engraving can be done in smaller shops or by people who’ve bought a laser engraving machine and have been properly trained to use the machine.
Laser cutting has become a huge part of manufacturing. Companies that cannot afford laser technology are turning to laser shops. Companies know that such shops have the equipment and experience to handle precision machining. Laser cutting and marking shops can help with product identification, anti-counterfeiting protection, permanent marking, adhesive labels and customizing industrial and consumer products.
More laser job shops are upgrading to fiber technology. Laser shops that used to use more traditional cutting methods are now using fiber laser. These lasers can be used in laser cutting and in the areas of welding, marking and engraving.
Many companies turn to laser shops for laser cutting and marking. The laser machines currently on the market have made it possible to produce permanent, non-contact marking on a variety of materials. The jobs are also done in a fast amount of time.