Laser Texturing

An environmentally friendly alternative to chemical etching, this technique produces surfaces with exceptional aesthetic and functional characteristics. Automotive applications include texturing molds for interiors, lights and tires. Laser graining plays a pivotal role for cosmetics packaging where aesthetics are a key differentiator. Its versatility reaches many industries such as consumer electronics, home appliances, sports equipment, footwear and fashion.

A clean digital substitute for traditional sandblasting, Laser blasting enables the application of countless laser impacts to intricate 3D shapes, with meticulous control over their density and precise placement. Its primary application revolves around the mastering of the surface roughness and appearance. Elevating this technology to new heights, the patented innovation FlexiBlast™ introduces an additional dimension to the realm of blasting possibilities.

Used for creating microstructures or patterns on a material's surface for functional purposes, functional surface structuring finds diverse applications, such as surface preparation for aerospace industry bonding, creating light trapping with deep black surfaces, or facilitating osseointegration in medical implant procedures. Create anti-flare surface structures with precise and repeatable patterns for camera modules, improving smartphone performance and reliability of automotive driver-assistance systems.

Mechanical decorations are a centerpiece of watchmaking tradition. Thanks to our software, it is now even easier to create, combine and customize any type fine decorations by using Laser. Choose between traditional patterns or explore the freedom of design that Laser can provide.

Leverage Laser technology to infuse metals such as titanium and stainless steel with stunning colors via precision surface oxidation. Attain vibrant hues of blue, green, or bronze directly on the material, all in one seamless process, eliminating the need for additional painting or coating.

Laser marking consists in engraving of serial numbers, codes and logos on surfaces at a shallow depth. By tuning the Laser parameters, you can obtain a specific quality and appearance. Laser marking is present across most manufacturing segments. A well-known application is for example black marking for medical devices.

Raise the brand visibility on your tire mold with unique aesthetic Laser texturing operations. From standard machines to systems dedicated for tire molds up to 1.2 m in diameter, choose a CHARMILLES LASER P or a CHARMILLES LASER S that best suits your productivity and quality needs. Our dedicated tire software module helps you combine Milling with Laser texturing to achieve the best results.

Achieve high-quality surface structuring and improve osseointegration performance with a clean, digital surface structuring process, precisely applied on any 3D surface.

Create fine textures and engrave sharp-curved lines on wearables, tablets and notebooks. Reduce your mold lead-time with our 3DCurves™ software solution.

Combine Laser texturing seamlessly with high-speed milling. The mold is milled and polished with no manual intervention then textured by Laser. Establish a complete automated cell combining both technologies thanks to our Automation solutions.

Thanks to our digital processes, ensure texture continuity between two parts and obtain a homogenous product with no deviation from your design in terms of quality. Answer any geometrical pattern demands, control the orientation and size of each detail to suit your needs, down to the finest details.

With a combination of high-speed Milling and Laser texturing, say goodbye to manual processes. Laser 3D texturing is a fully digital solution and is particularly well suited for shoe molds applications.

Combine the power and flexibility of femtosecond Laser with smart algorithms in our LaserCAM software. Create easily the most beautiful decorations, from traditional ("Côtes de Genève", "perlage", "soleillage") to innovative designs.

- Material: stavax
- Laser (type/power): CHARMILLES Femto Flexipulse™ 40 W IR
- Software: LaserDESIGN^™
- Measured stripes depth: 0.401 mm
- Measured thread depth: 0.402 mm