BLACK ON GLASS/CERAMIC

Black Marks On Challenging Substrates

CerMark offers several products specially engineered for optimal laser marking of glass and ceramics. These products are scientifically formulated to create a permanent chemical bond to glass or ceramic surfaces. Marking glass and ceramic with traditional methods is a significant challenge. Current marking methods tend to produce low-contrast gray or white marks. Chemical etching processes can be time consuming and involve using highly toxic materials. Direct marks with a CO2 laser are made by creating ‘micro-fractures” which frost the glass but can compromise the strength of the substrate. 

New Ultra, designed for everything,  allows you to make well-defined marks on glass and ceramic, but although the New Ultra may be dishwasher safe, we cannot guarantee that the user has found the perfect settings for a fully permanent mark (settings). If your settings are slightly off, the dishwasher may remove the mark slightly.

 You can purchase New Ultra and  most of our products in either spray cans, ready to use, or in paste form that you can dilute and use to spray yourself. Instructions can be found with the products and on our website. 

We have available in our store specialized products for marking on glass and ceramics among them the LMC6044P spray and paste .

 The LMC6061 liquid is especially for glass.

GLASS/CERAMIC

Awards & Engraving 

  • Glass trophies and awards

  • Designs on plates and dinnerware 

  • Personalization of mugs and cups 

  • Designs on ceramic tile

Compatible Substrates

  • Glass

  • Ceramic 

  • Porcelain

Industrial 

  • VIN #s on automotive glass

  • Coding and traceability on laboratory slides 

  • Specialty electronic components and substrates 

  • Serialization and brand marks on sanitary ware 

  • Logos and instructions on industrial glass 

  • ID on glass ampoules and vials

Laser Recommendations

Although CO2 and solid state lasers both work for marking glass and ceramic, if you are concerned about micro-fractures, it is prudent to avoid using a CO2 laser. For marking glass & ceramic, we recommend a minimum of 15W of power for CO2 lasers, and 5W of power for solid state lasers.

Marking Time

Exact marking times will vary depending on your choice of  CerMark material, substrate composition, substrate thickness, and laser power.

Laser settings recommendations.