Laser engraving and coating process for forming indicia on articles
US5523125A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D3/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for providing indicia to the surface of an article. The process comprising the steps of: providing an article having material initially forming at least a portion of its exterior surface; coating at least part of the material whereat indicia is to be provided to thereby form a film; contacting, with radiation from a radiation beam, indicia areas of the film intended to be provided with indicia, the radiation thereby removing the film and modifying the surface of the material of the indicia areas and also forming a mask in the non-indicia areas of the film; applying an ink to the indicia areas thereby forming the indicia on the surface; drying the ink; and removing the film.
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