Controlled color laser marking of plastics
US6017972A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24901
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a composition and method for obtaining both light and dark laser marks of varying shades and intensities on a single plastic article by selectively controlling laser parameters. The invention further provides compositions and methods for obtaining pre-selected one-color and multi-colored designs on plastic articles, by selectively controlling material formulations and laser parameter settings.
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