Fiber Laser

Fiber laser machines are used for product branding, serial numbers, barcodes, QR codes, nameplates, asset tags, jewellery personalisation, tool identification, decorative engraving and industrial part marking. High-power fiber laser systems are also used to cut sheet metal into panels, brackets, enclosures, machine components and custom shapes.

Not normally. Standard fiber and MOPA machines are mainly designed for marking and engraving, although some lower-power systems can perform light cutting of selected thin metals. Cutting thicker metal sheets requires a high-power fiber laser measured in kilowatts. The correct configuration depends on the processes your business needs to perform.

Fiber lasers can process metals including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, gold, silver, titanium and magnesium. Suitable systems can also mark or engrave selected plastics, composites, stone, ceramics, glass, leather, coated metals and painted surfaces. The possible process depends on the material, laser source, power and required result.

A standard fiber laser is commonly used for permanent metal marking and general engraving. A MOPA fiber laser provides greater control over the laser’s pulse width and frequency. This additional control is useful for fine-detail work, deep engraving, marking selected plastics and creating color effects on stainless steel and titanium.

A 50W fiber laser is commonly used for permanent marking and general metal engraving. A 100W system may be more suitable when faster processing, deeper engraving or light cutting is required. MOPA technology should be considered when greater pulse control or color marking is needed. Metal sheet cutting normally requires a fiber laser of 1kW, 1.5kW, 3kW or higher.

Selected 50W and 100W fiber laser systems can perform light cutting of thin metals, generally within an approximate thickness range of 0.5mm to 1mm. The achievable result depends on the metal, laser source, settings and number of passes. These machines are not a replacement for kilowatt-class fiber lasers when regular or high-volume sheet-metal cutting is required.

Maximum cutting thickness depends on the type of metal, laser power, material quality, required edge finish and cutting speed. Reflective metals such as brass and copper may respond differently from carbon steel or stainless steel. A material test is the most reliable way to confirm the achievable thickness and finish for a specific application.

Yes. A suitable MOPA fiber laser can create color effects on stainless steel and titanium by controlling the laser’s pulse width, frequency and speed. These settings alter the metal’s surface and produce different visible colors without using ink or paint. The available colors and consistency depend on the metal grade, surface finish and machine settings.

Fiber lasers are primarily used for marking, engraving and cutting metals. CO2 lasers are generally better suited to cutting and engraving non-metal materials such as acrylic, wood, MDF, plywood, leather, rubber, paper and fabric. The correct laser technology depends on the main materials and processes required by your business.

The required working area depends on the largest item or sheet you need to process. Compact marking and engraving machines are suitable for jewellery, tools, tags, nameplates and small components. Larger working areas are required for oversized parts, batch production and sheet-metal cutting. Choosing an unnecessarily large marking area can also reduce engraving detail.

NPC supplies brand-new fiber laser machines with delivery across the UAE, installation, user training and after-sales technical support. We can evaluate your materials, required process, working area and production volume before recommending a machine. Warranty, maintenance and spare-parts support are also available for the equipment we supply.