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Machines and materials
Four laser wavelengths, a dual-head UV printer, a heat press and a 3D printer in one Houston shop. Different materials absorb different wavelengths, so having all of them means we can choose the process that gives the cleanest result.
What are you working with?
MOPA fiber laser 60 W 1064 nm
Black marks that won’t wash or wear off, deep engraving, and oxide colors from gold to blue — no ink involved.
Typical work: Nameplates, tumblers, pendants, metal business cards. Also works well: dual-head uv printer.
The machines
| Machine | Wavelength or method | What we use it for | Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ laser, 80 W80 W CO₂ laser | 10.6 µmFar infrared | Cuts and engraves wood, plywood, acrylic, leather, cork, felt, paper and two-color label laminate. Frosts glass and stone. | Ducted exhaust with filtration |
| MOPA fiber laser, 60 WDual-source fiber laser (60 W MOPA + 40 W blue diode) | 1064 nmNear infrared | Marks and engraves stainless steel, brass, aluminum, titanium, silver and gold. Black, white and oxide-color marking, deep engraving, rotary work on rings and tumblers. | Rotary attachment, conveyor for long or batch parts |
| Blue diode laser, 40 WDual-source fiber laser (60 W MOPA + 40 W blue diode) | 455 nmVisible blue | Fine photo engraving on wood, leather, slate and painted or coated surfaces. | Shares the fiber laser’s rotary and camera alignment |
| UV laserUV laser marker | 355 nmUltraviolet | Cold marking with very little heat: glass, crystal (including 3D engraving inside the block), plastics, coated parts and heat-sensitive materials. The finest detail in the shop. | Conveyor for batches |
| Dual-head UV printerDual-head UV flatbed printer | CMYK + white + varnishPrint | Two industrial print heads with CMYK, white and varnish, plus rigid and flexible white and fluorescent red and yellow. Gloss or matte varnish, raised texture up to 7 mm and foil effects, at up to 720 × 1440 dpi. Prints directly on acrylic, wood, metal, glass and leather, makes UV DTF transfers, and prints around cylinders on the rotary. | Rotary for cylinders, UV DTF film, laminator |
| Heat pressHeat press with 3D form module | Transfers and formingPress | Applies full-color transfers to shirts, totes and hats, and forms heat-shaped pieces. The 3D form module presses curved surfaces like caps. | 3D form module for caps, craft oven, dual station |
| 3D printerMulti-color 3D printer | FDM, up to 4 colorsAdditive | Prototypes, enclosures, jigs and fixtures, display parts and short runs in PLA, PETG and flexible TPU. | Automatic material system for multi-color parts |
Which process for which material
Our first choice for each material, and the alternative when the look or budget calls for it.
| Material | Best process | What you get | Also works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel | MOPA fiber laser1064 nm | Black marks that won’t wash or wear off, deep engraving, and oxide colors from gold to blue — no ink involved. | Dual-head UV printer |
| Anodized aluminum | MOPA fiber laser1064 nm | Crisp bright marks through the anodized layer. Barcodes and QR codes stay scannable for years. | CO₂ laser |
| Brass, silver & gold | MOPA fiber laser1064 nm | Fine engraving and deep cuts into soft metals, including the inside and outside of rings on the rotary. | — |
| Glass & crystal | UV laser355 nm | Smooth frosted marks without chipping, and 3D portraits engraved inside solid crystal. | CO₂ laser |
| Plastics | UV laser355 nm | UV light marks ABS, polycarbonate and coated plastics cold, so edges stay sharp and nothing melts. | Dual-head UV printer |
| Acrylic | CO₂ laser10.6 µm | Cut edges come out glass-clear and engraving frosts white. Add full-color UV print on the back for depth. | Dual-head UV printer |
| Wood & plywood | CO₂ laser10.6 µm | Clean cuts, deep engraving and fine photo engraving on hardwoods, plywood and MDF. | Blue diode laser |
| Leather | CO₂ laser10.6 µm | Rich dark engraving and precise cut shapes on genuine and synthetic leather. | Blue diode laser |
| Label laminate | CO₂ laser10.6 µm | Two-color laminate engraves through the cap layer for labels that read clearly and resist oil and UV. | — |
Bigger, unusual or your own artwork?
Large signs can be made in sections and long parts run on the conveyor. We also handle sequential numbering and variable data from a spreadsheet.