<h2>LaserMark Additives vs. “Laser Marking Pigments”</h2>
<p>
In industry searches, laser marking materials are often referred to as “laser marking pigments”.
However, most modern laser marking systems rely on <strong>laser-responsive activation mechanisms</strong> rather than decorative coloration.
LaserMark products are functional additives that generate contrast through controlled laser–material interactions such as carbonization, surface foaming, or microstructural modification.
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<h2>LaserMark Selection Decision Tree</h2>
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<strong>Step 1: What is the base color or absorption level of your plastic?</strong>
<ul>
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Light-colored or low-absorption plastics →
<strong>LaserMark-W</strong>
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<em>Dark, high-contrast marking on light substrates</em>
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Dark-colored or high-absorption plastics →
Go to Step 2
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Mixed, medium, or variable colors →
<strong>LaserMark-G</strong>
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<em>Neutral gray contrast across diverse polymer colors</em>
</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Step 2: What contrast mechanism is preferred on dark substrates?</strong>
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Light or foamed contrast required →
<strong>LaserMark-SF</strong>
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<em>Surface-foamed, light marking on dark plastics</em>
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Moderate, stable contrast without foaming →
<strong>LaserMark-G</strong>
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</ul>
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<strong>Step 3: Is process robustness a primary concern?</strong>
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Wide processing window, stable results across variable conditions →
<strong>LaserMark-P</strong>
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<em>Process-stable laser marking additive</em>
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Tight process control available →
Proceed with grade selected above
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</ul>
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<strong>Step 4: Is the application electronics or ESD-sensitive?</strong>
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Yes →
<strong>LaserMark-E</strong>
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<em>Clean laser marking for electronics and ESD-sensitive plastics</em>
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No →
Selected LaserMark grade is suitable
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</ul>
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<h2>LaserMark Product Overview</h2>
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<tr>
<th>LaserMark Grade</th>
<th>Primary Function</th>
<th>Typical Application Window</th>
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<td>LaserMark-W</td>
<td>Dark contrast marking</td>
<td>Light or low-absorption plastics</td>
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<td>LaserMark-SF</td>
<td>Light / foamed contrast marking</td>
<td>Dark or high-absorption plastics</td>
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<td>LaserMark-G</td>
<td>Neutral gray contrast</td>
<td>Mixed or medium-color plastics</td>
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<td>LaserMark-P</td>
<td>Process-stable marking</td>
<td>Wide processing windows</td>
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<td>LaserMark-E</td>
<td>Clean marking for electronics</td>
<td>Electronic & ESD-sensitive plastics</td>
</tr>
</table>
<h2>Technical FAQ</h2>
<b>1. Are LaserMark products laser marking pigments?</b>
<p>
LaserMark additives are often searched as laser marking pigments, but technically they are laser-responsive functional additives rather than decorative color pigments.
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<b>2. Can LaserMark generate colored markings such as green?</b>
<p>
LaserMark products are designed to generate contrast (dark, light, or gray) rather than true decorative colors.
Color appearance depends primarily on substrate and marking mechanism.
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<b>3. Which laser systems are compatible?</b>
<p>
LaserMark additives are compatible with common fiber (1064 nm) and green (532 nm) laser systems.
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<b>4. How do I select the correct grade?</b>
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Selection should be based on substrate color, absorption behavior, contrast mechanism, process robustness, and application requirements.
The decision tree above provides practical guidance.
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