Engraving with a laser produces hazardous dust and fumes...

Engraving laser systems are used in a wide variety of industries. Depending on the engraving substrates a variety of hazardous and toxic fumes are released. Specifying the correct fume extractor can be a complicated business.

To help with this we have developed a web form for laser engraving fume extraction that you can submit your application details to us so that we can suggest the best engraving solution for you.

Alternatively you can download our latest engraving laser fume extraction brochure or contact us here to discuss your requirements.

• The high temperatures generated cause the air near to the engraving point to expand generally back in the direction of the lens (for stationary products)
  
• The engraving laser beam causes incineration, vapourisation, melting and softening of the material depending upon the distance from the engraving point. The rapidly expanding gases pick up and carry the removable particles and droplets at relatively high velocities away from the engraving product material
  
• Engraving contaminants released consist of the products of complete and partial combustion, including possible oxides of the base engraving material, along with a wide variety of gases, in some cases noxious i.e. benzene, phosgene

Engraving: Why use fume extraction?

Engraving lasers are used to mark, engrave and cut a wide variety of engraving materials.

During engraving, gases, vapours and particulate matter (dust) are released as airborne contaminants which, in most cases can be classified as harmful if inhaled.

Airborne particles also cause problems for the engraving laser if they are allowed to be deposited on the lens, or remain in the engraving area, when loss of definition of the laser beam can occur.

Deposition of particulates within the engraving laser enclosure can result in contamination of the product and also the need for regular cleaning of engraving laser components. The only practical method of overcoming the above problems is to remove these airborne contaminants as quickly and completely as possible by the provision of an engraving laser fume extraction and filtration system.

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