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塑料激光打标技术进展 Advancements in Laser Marking of Plastics Source: SpecialChem Feb 21, 2007 Scott R. Sabreen; The Sabreen Group, Inc. HYPERLINK javascript:moveTo( \l Introduction) Introduction  HYPERLINK javascript:moveTo( \l w) Basic Principles of Laser Marking  HYPERLINK javascript:moveTo( \l a) Laser Material Science  HYPERLINK javascript:moveTo( \l lm) Laser Marking Equipment Systems Introduction Advancements in direct laser marking of plastics yield unprecedented marking quality, contrast and speed. This article presents the newest generation of laser material science and laser equipment systems. With proper application, laser marking can provide manufacturing advantages and bring value to a products appearance and function. Basic Principles of Laser Marking Beam-steered Nd:YAG lasers (YAG) at 1064nm wavelength (near infrared spectrum) are popular in the laser marking industry due to their emission wavelength, power performance and versatility. This results in faster marking speeds, higher quality and greater production. As reference, the continuous wave (CW) CO2 lasers operate at a wavelength of 10.6 μm (far infrared spectrum). CW CO2 lasers generate comparatively much lower peak power and normally cannot produce high contrast markings on many plastics. The mechanism of laser marking is to irradiate the polymer with a localized high-energy radiation source (laser). The radiant energy is then absorbed by the material and converted to thermal energy. The thermal energy induces reactions to occur in the material. Beam-steered YAG laser markers (arc lamp diode light pumping sources) utilize mirrors that are mounted on high speed computer controlled galvanometers to direct the laser beam across the surface to be marked. Each galvanometer, one on the Y-axis and one on the X-axis provides the beam motion within the marking field. A flat-field lens assembly focuses the laser light to achieve high power density on the substrate surface. A basic YAG laser marking conf