bill collier
08-31-2018, 10:28 AM
Fiber & YAG laser owners:
I have a customer wanting us to mark some Muntz metal and am looking for feedback on what color mark it will make and any other info you have.
For those wondering, Muntz is a form of brass with about 60% copper, 40% zinc and a trace of iron. It's used today for corrosion resistant machine parts. Its original application was sheathing on the bottom of boats.
A fiber laser generally makes a "frosted" mark on brass, but I'm wondering how it will work on Muntz. Maybe the iron content will allow a darker mark?
Any feedback on your experience marking Muntz appreciated!
I have a customer wanting us to mark some Muntz metal and am looking for feedback on what color mark it will make and any other info you have.
For those wondering, Muntz is a form of brass with about 60% copper, 40% zinc and a trace of iron. It's used today for corrosion resistant machine parts. Its original application was sheathing on the bottom of boats.
A fiber laser generally makes a "frosted" mark on brass, but I'm wondering how it will work on Muntz. Maybe the iron content will allow a darker mark?
Any feedback on your experience marking Muntz appreciated!