Plastic

Plastic is one of the most versatile materials used in the industrial sector due to its flexibility and ease of being moulded. Plastics are generally polymers, but the properties and colours vary considerably and it is often difficult to predict the reaction between different laser wavelengths and the material. There are many different laser wavelengths in the AB-D series lasers (Infrared, Green & UV system lasers). It is usually possible to produce a high contrast mark with one of these lasers but the final result is very dependent on the composition and colour of the plastic.