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Kev Williams
11-18-2013, 9:50 PM
Wondering if inconel can be engraved or lasered via cermark? Based on what I read in wiki, tool engraving the stuff would be a tough prospect, as it work-hardens as it's machined. The stuff is also supposed form it's own protective oxide layer when it's heated, so I'm wondering if cermark would even stick to it?

From the info I've read, inconel is to stainless as stainless is to brass. Anyway, I have a potential customer wondering if I can engrave the stuff...

Darren coffell
11-19-2013, 12:35 AM
We have successfully done with cermark, but we prefer to laser it directly. It marks well. We have done quite a few nozzles that were used in satellite rockets that way. Very similar to stainless.

Kev Williams
11-19-2013, 11:29 AM
Good to know, thanks! :)