Laser-Engraved Metal Labels and QR Code Integration

Digitalizing production and asset tracking processes requires metal labels to carry not just visual information, but also machine-readable data. Fiber laser engraving technology is one of the most precise manufacturing methods that meets this need.

How Does Fiber Laser Engraving Work?

Fiber laser systems focus a high-intensity laser beam onto the metal surface, vaporizing material or creating a color change (oxidation) at a microscopic level. Because the process is fully computer-controlled, it delivers repeatable results with a precision of a tenth of a millimeter. This is critical especially for information-dense patterns like QR codes and barcodes.

Why Choose Laser Engraving for a QR Code?

• High Resolution: A QR code needs sharp, clean edges to be scanned error-free by a reader; laser engraving achieves this without any ink bleeding.
• Fade Resistance: Because the code is physically engraved into the metal's surface, it doesn't fade and become unreadable over time like ink.
• Variable Data Printing: When each part needs a different serial number or QR code, laser systems can pull data from a database in real time for sequential production.

Which Materials Can Be Used?

Fiber laser engraving works flawlessly on stainless steel, aluminum, brass and chrome-plated surfaces. Depending on the material, the engraving creates a dark/light color contrast, further improving code readability.

Integration With Asset Tracking Systems

If you want a unique QR code or barcode assigned to every part on your production line or in your inventory tracking system, simply share your existing numbering system with us before production. Our team integrates sequential or random code series directly into your production file.

How Small Can a QR Code Be?

Our fiber laser systems can process a clearly readable QR code even in an area as small as 1 cm x 1 cm. As the code size shrinks, the reading distance also shortens; we determine the right size together based on your intended use.

We never move to series production without a test scan. Every new QR code design is tested with different phones and readers before production.

To request a sample print for a QR code or barcode project on an aluminum or stainless steel label, you can get in touch.