What Are the Application Differences of Laser Engraving Technology in Surface Pattern Engraving of Cups? (Fiber Laser Engraving Machine)

There are stories in cups, and warmth in life. Hello everyone, "Dong Dong's Cup Talk" is here. With the global market's recognition and growing preference for laser engraving technology on cup surfaces, an increasing number of cup products now feature laser-engraved patterns. However, cups are made from various materials—stainless steel, pure titanium, http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlplastic, glass, ceramics, and more—and the complexity of patterns and the difficulty of engraving vary. Many industry peers and clients, including us, lack a deep understanding of how to choose the right laser engraving equipment to achieve the best results.

Today, based on our factory's diverse range of laser engraving equipment, we will provide a detailed analysis of the application differences of laser engraving technology in surface pattern engraving for cups. http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlAdditionally, we will explore the respective advantages and disadvantages of various laser engraving machines. Due to the extensive content, we will break this down into multiple articles for your convenience.

I. Core Differences and Applicable Scenarios of the Three Major Laser Engraving Machines

3. Fiber Laser Engraving Machine

Working Principle: http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlUtilizes a ytterbium-doped fiber laser to generate 1.06μm near-infrared laser beams, which ablate the material surface through high-energy pulses.

Engraving Effects: Specialized for metal materials (stainless steel, aluminum alloy), with controllable engraving depth, http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlenabling metal oxidation for color change or deep etching.

Suitable Materials:

- Stainless steel vacuum cups (original surface): Generates black/gray marks through oxidation.

- Anodized aluminum cups: http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlRemoves the oxide layer to reveal the silver-white base.

- Sandblasted stainless steel: Creates contrast between engraved areas and the sandblasted surface.

Pros and Cons:

- Pros: High efficiency for metal engraving, permanent marks, supports dynamic marking.

- Cons: http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlPoor performance on non-metal materials (e.g., direct engraving on glass may cause cracking), incapable of producing colored effects.

Failure Case: A manufacturer mistakenly used a fiber laser engraving machine on plastic cups, resulting in carbonization and blackening, http://www.zhanyict.com/en/ProductsDetail-VB-10519.htmlleading to a loss of tens of thousands of products.