Medical Industry White Paper: How to create a reliable laser marking on medical stainless steel devices0 pages

Medical Industry White Paper
How to create a reliable laser marking
on medical stainless steel devices?
In view of its optimum compatibility with the identification requirements in medical
technology, laser technology represents the perfect solution for marking medical devices
made of virtually any material. However, the identification of stainless steel medical
products poses its own challenges for manufacturers: Are laser markings corrosionresistant? Does the passivation influence legibility and contrast? Will the marking withstand the stresses of the product life-cycle? What most do not know: It is possible to laser
mark stainless steel reliably and in compliance with medical standards. Especially with the
comparatively low-priced fiber laser markers. What it needs is the appropriate expertise
and a specialist coordination of all laser parameters with the product-specific requirements
as well as the product life-cycle.