Laser Marking in the Aerospace Industry

From marking cockpit legend plates to tool tracking numbers, we can provide the optimum technology for your application.

  • Optimized laser systems for minimizing heat-affected zones
  • Ability to mark MIL-STD UID codes 
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Lasers for Aerospace

From landing gear disc brakes, repair and assembly tools, and back-lit cockpit legend plates to steering wheels, sensors, electronics, nameplates, and more, our experience allows us to help you navigate the unique challenges presented when laser marking aerospace devices and components. 

Control of the heat-affected zone is critical to prevent structural damage when marking a variety of aerospace components. In addition, we can help our clients implement MIL-STD UID marking. Aerospace companies with a focus on assembly and repair can easily keep track of their tool inventory using laser marking.

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Located in southern Ohio, our 50,000-square-foot facility is home to a team of engineers, laser specialists, and a state-of-the-art applications test lab.

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TYKMA Electrox personnel demonstrated outstanding knowledge of our industry and their products… Rarely do we see this level of commitment from our vendors.

Troy Crosby, Fixture Manage, James Tool Machine & Engineering, Inc

The system has lots of capabilities with very simple and user-friendly hardware and software design and is easy to use. It is a great system for R&D and production use and it’s a very affordable solution to have a marking system in house.

Greg Golamirians, Director, Manufacturing Engineering, Alfred Mann Foundation

I have a small engraving business and my original Raptor II was a big purchase for me. When it needed servicing, I shipped it out to TYKMA Electrox in Ohio. Knowing I had orders piling up, TYKMA Electrox rushed it through their lab and shipped it right back within two days.

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Laser marking has been utilized by diverse industries over the years, as so many companies have seen the innumerable benefits of the process. One field that has been adopting laser marking and engraving more and more, though, is aerospace.

Since traceability, part identification, and reliability are of paramount importance to this industry, aerospace laser marking stands out as the ideal method to accomplish these goals. Let’s take a look at aerospace part marking and why investing in a laser engraver is the way to go.

The Benefits of Aerospace Laser Engraving

Many parts for aerospace purposes need to be engraved, whether for traceability concerns, serialization, safety, informational reasons, or branding needs. Some of the requirements seen in the aerospace field for their marking and engraving include:

  • High-quality, precise, and reliable marks
  • Marks that are readable to both humans and machines
  • Ability to mark on diverse materials
  • Marks that are repeatable to ensure uniformity for parts
  • Being able to trace any parts later deemed defective, to ensure they are replaced or not utilized

Aerospace laser engraving from efficient laser marking systems is able to provide for all of these needs. Additionally, laser marking systems can supply:

  • Clean, crisp engravings, markings, and etchings
  • More control than other forms of marking
  • No costly consumable requirements
  • Environmentally friendly equipment
  • Cost savings in the long-term
  • Robust and reliable software
  • Customization options, with accessory opportunities
  • Easy to learn and use interfaces

With all of these advantages available when you choose a laser marking system for your aerospace part marking, it’s clear that you will be able to keep your operations running smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

Applications for Aerospace Part Marking

Aerospace companies have used laser engraving for diverse purposes, with more being considered and tested all the time. Some applications include:

  • Cockpit avionic panels
  • Electronic circuit boards
  • Motor units
  • Screw heads
  • Bolts
  • Gear parts
  • Actuators
  • ID plates
  • Landing systems
  • Brake discs
  • Turbine blades
  • Turbine rings
  • Generators
  • Switches
  • Pumps
  • Fuel systems
  • Hydraulics systems
  • Control systems
  • Thermal exchange systems
  • Precision components
  • Drills
  • Maintenance equipment
  • Cutting tools
  • Prototype parts

Additionally, materials that are well-suited for the process that are often utilized by the aerospace industry include:

With all of these applications, plus many more possible, it’s easy to see why aerospace part marking benefits greatly from laser marking and engraving.

Comparisons to Other Marking Methods

While laser marking isn’t the only method available to aerospace companies, it is more reliable in many ways. Some of these include:

  • Dot peen marks can often be difficult to read on the metals used by aerospace companies
  • Other marking methods don’t have the same strong contrast or clarity that a laser mark provides
  • Laser marking systems can easily mark on stairstep, radial, round, conical, and other surfaces
  • Chemical etching necessitates wastewater treatment systems for disposal
  • Laser marks can endure under harsh conditions, something aerospace components regularly face
  • Chemical etching and inkjet marking require costly replacements regularly

For more insights on the benefits of laser engraving over other methods, be sure to visit our comparison post.

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