ADVANCED LASER MARKING
Exploration of the design potential of laser markable acetal copolymers, of particular interest to experienced plastics manufacturing/design. Paper includes discussion of cost and esthetic benefits of laser marking vs. other types of marking on plastics, and includes information about plastic formulations.
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DAY AND NIGHT APPLICATIONS - LASER MARKING PLASTICS
NEW:  The combination of advanced controls, diode technology, and specially ground lenses mean high-quality, high-readability in Day/Night Components. Paper explains process and benefits, in both cost and safety, of day/night marking, and the advanced graphical capability of today's laser marking systems.
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DECORATING PLASTICS WITH LASERS
An in-depth discussion of the use of lasers for decorating all types of markable plastics, the paper includes solid data on cost/benefit ratios. Basis for a national seminar on Decorating Plastics with Lasers.
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EDGE-LIT/BACK-LIT TECHNOLOGY
An expanded discussion of edge/lit-back/lit marking using Nd:YAG lasers. Process, similar to day/night marking, is primarily used by the aerospace industry for ultra-readable marking on panels of all sizes. Paper includes an in-depth tutorial of the process, highly useful for any manufacturer considering day/night or edge/lit-backlit marking.
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EXPANDED REACH OF LASER MARKING
An article from ASSEMBLY magazine illustrating the inroads made into new production technologies by the use of lasers.
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FAST, FLEXIBLE LASER MARKS PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
Viatran Corporation discovers the ease and benefits of using a Nd:YAG laser to mark text and graphics directly onto their parts. The company's challenge, marking on the circumference of a variety of stainless steels (soft materials like 316, 304 and Hastalloy, and hard stainless steels like 17-4, 15-5 and Inconel) was met by the programmable laser systems from Rofin-Baasel.
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LASER MARKING BACKGROUND, BENEFITS
Introduction to laser marking and its applications. Included is a section "Laser Background in Brief", an explanation of laser technology. A useful paper for those with limited background in the use of laser technology in manufacturing.
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LASER MARKING FACEPLATES
Fast and flexible, a laser system designed for high-volume marking of metering devices for the gas, electricity, and water industries.
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LASER MARKING VS. CHEMICAL ETCHING 
Comparison of cost/benefit of laser marking vs. chemical etching. Important points to be taken into consideration before you make your marking decision.
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LASER MARKING ON PLASTIC MATERIALS
General discussion on effects created by different types of lasers in marking a variety of plastics. Necessary information for the plastic product designer.
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LASER MARKING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS 
An general overview of the industry need for traceability in all phases of printed circuit boards, from board assembly through manufacturing, sales and service cycles. Paper discusses selection of the bar code or matrix code to be used, and shows the reader how the use of lasers for marking pc boards saves money.
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MACHINE VISION 
Machine vision teams with Nd:YAG laser marking systems to improve high-volume printed-circuit board assembly. Article discusses integrating machine vision systems into the laser marking process.
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2D MATRIX SYMBOLOGIES 
With symbology specified in the ATA SPEC 2000 document and standardized by AIM, the 2D matrix is leading the way in industry. This writeup will explain this important method of identifying and tracing components throughout their lifetime, and differentiate 2D matrix from bar code symbology.
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WHICH LASER FOR PLASTIC DECORATION? 
Appearing in PLASTICS SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL 2000, informative article entitled "Which Laser for Plastic Decoration". Article discusses criteria for choosing laser sources for plastic decoration and what types of marks one can expect.
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LASER MARKING ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
A more detailed paper, written in 2001 by Thomas Renner, Ph.D., focusing on the use of lasers and 2D Matrix technology in assuring cradle to grave traceability of circuit boards.
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LASER WELDING IN THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY
An overview of the use of Pulsed Nd:YAG lasers for spot/seam welding in the jewelry industry, including information on chain welding using the StarWeld 20. Discussed is one of the most important jewelry applications, repair/filling voids created during the casting process. Lasers, which can weld similar or dissimilar metals in close proximity to precious stones, have been used extensively in Europe and are now becoming the tool of choice in the United States.
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BRINGING TECHNOLOGY TO THE JEWELER
An interview with Brett Northcutt of Stuller Settings about how his jewelry fabrication methods have changed and improved by using the StarWeld from Rofin-Baasel.
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LASER SOLUTIONS IN JEWELRY WELDING
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WELDING PARAMETERS
1ST in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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LASER BEAM AND ENERGY CONCENTRATION
2nd in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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GEOMETRY OF WELDING
3RD in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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PROPORTION AND EFFECTS
4th in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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PULSE SHAPING
5th in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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NICKEL WHITE GOLD WELDING
6th in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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PLATINUM GRANULATION
7th in a series of articles as seen in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication.
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MORE ABOUT PULSE SHAPING
More information about Pulse Shaping, as written by the author of the well-received series of articles in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication. Jewelry Publication.
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TESTING A PULSE SHAPE
More information about Testing a Pulse Shape, as written by the author of the well-received series of articles in THE BENCH Jewelry Publication. Jewelry Publication.
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