American Laser Mark, Inc.

Marking Guide

What marking method should I use for my project?

Using the table below, identify the method(s) most compatible with the material and requirements for your project. The following abbreviations will tell you which methods are likely to be used. Contact American Laser Mark, Inc. for more detailed information.

LM - Laser Marking PP - Pad Printing SP - Screen Printing IP - Industrial Printing

Note: To print this table on letter-size paper, set printer to use landscape orientation.

	Colored Marking	Large Marking Area	Small Marking Area	Irregular Surface	Curved Surface	Recessed Surface	Flat Surface	Solvent Resistant	Autoclave Safe	Extreme Temp Resistant	FDA Approved
Acrylic	PP, SP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM,PP	PP	LM, PP	PP, IP	PP, IP	PP, IP	N/A	IP, PP
ABS	PP, SP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP	PP	LM, PP	PP, IP	PP, IP	PP, IP	N/A	IP, PP
PVC	PP, SP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP	PP	LM, PP	PP, IP	PP, IP	PP, IP,	N/A	IP, PP
Delron	N/A	LM	LM	LM	LM	LM	LM	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Stainless Steel	LM, PP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP	LM	LM, PP
Bare Aluminum	LM, PP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	N/A
Anodized Aluminum	LM, PP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	N/A
Chrome	LM, PP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	N/A	LM, PP, IP	N/A
Glass	PP, IP	IP	PP, IP	PP	PP	PP	PP	PP	PP	PP, IP	PP
Ceramic	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP, IP
Wood	LM, PP, IP	LM, IP	LM, PP, IP	LM, PP	LM, PP	LM, PP	LM, PP, IP	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Textile	SP	SP	SP	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

American Laser Mark, Inc.
8961 Sheridan Road / Kenosha, WI 53143
Tel 800.865.0700 / Fax 262.942.9868