How to Choose Laser Marking Machines That Meet ISO Standards

By choosing laser marking equipment that conforms to ISO standards, you can ensure the quality of your products and production safety.In this article, we will discuss how to choose a laser marking machine that meets ISO standards from three dimensions: certification, technical parameters, and application scenarios.

Why is ISO certification important for laser equipment?

What we fear most in buying equipment is spending money for nothing, and an ISO certificate is like a health check for the equipment.Equipment that has been certified to ISO 9001 (quality management system) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) standards not only performs stably, but also reduces the risk of safety problems in production.For example, last year a friend of mine bought a machine without certification in order to save money. The result was that after only three months of use, it was constantly reporting errors and had to be returned for repairs, causing a delay of half a month in his work.

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Don't only look at the surface of certification documents.

A manufacturer's claim that it "supports" ISO standards is not the same as having been "certified." You must always insist on seeing a numbered copy of the certificate.We suggest that you go directly to the ISO website (www.iso.org) to check the authenticity of a certificate.There is a little trick to this: Look at the scope of the certificate and see if it corresponds to the model. Some manufacturers will try to fool people with certificates that are for other products.

The technical parameters should match the practical needs.

Don't be fooled by marketing slogans such as "precision to 0.01 mm"! First clarify what materials you will be marking--metal, plastic, or ceramic. For example, processing auto parts requires a fiber laser with a power output of more than 20 watts, while printing on packaging boxes can be done with a 10-watt CO2 laser.If you choose too big a power, you'll waste electricity; if you choose too small, it will affect the results.

Don't skip the testing phase.

The most reliable manufacturers support on-site testing.The two things we are most concerned about are whether the machine can dissipate heat normally after four hours of continuous operation, and whether it is convenient to adjust parameters when changing to a different material.Remember to bring your own samples to test. The last time a client used the standard sample provided by the factory and the result was very good, but when they bought it back and used it on their own product it was a mess, because they didn't consider the difference in materials.

Post-sale service--an easily overlooked detail.

ISO certification Although the quality of the equipment is assured, maintenance is also important.Before signing a contract, ask three questions: Does the warranty period cover the laser tube (most brands only offer one year)? Is there a local repair center (you can't wait for parts to be shipped in case of emergency)? Is there a fee for software upgrades (some manufacturers charge extra for system upgrades)?

This money is something that really cannot be saved.

I've seen too many cases where people buy a piece of equipment for a couple of thousand NT dollars less, but end up spending more than that in repair costs.Compared with conventional equipment, equipment in compliance with ISO standards may cost 15-20 % more initially, but its useful life is usually three to five years longer.It's like buying an electric car with a certification of safety. The expensive part is really paying for peace of mind.