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MARKING ON ALUMINIUM, A SIC MARKING SPECIALITY
Aluminium is a material with many advantages. It combines lightness and mechanical strength. In addition to its corrosion resistance, it is also an excellent thermal and electrical conductor. Capable of being 100% recycled, the use of aluminium is constantly increasing in industry.
A material used in many sectors of activity Aluminium is used in a very large sector of activity, particularly in aeronautics and shipbuilding, electrical and electronics industry and rail transport. It is also particularly appreciated in the automotive industry. In fact, many car manufacturers and equipment suppliers opt for this versatile material for the manufacture of car chassis, steering columns and power steering components. It is also found in the manufacture of turbo bodies, engine crankcases, cooler or automatic air conditioning elements. Aluminium also plays an important role in the fast-developing field of NEV (New Energy Vehicles), particularly in the manufacture of electric battery casings and other electronic components.
Various marking requests As the use of aluminium is so varied, so are the traceability requirements. Indeed, the marking requirements are of a very different nature and require barcode, Datamatrix, alphanumeric or logo marking. In addition, there are several constraints linked to the nature of the aluminium (anodised, alloy, etc.) but also to the customer’s requirements, particularly in terms of marking contrast or depth. It is not uncommon to be asked for a marking capable of being visible after the application of any coating or of resisting various surface treatments such as shot-peening for example.
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Perfectly adapted products from SIC MARKING SIC MARKING, the world leader in industrial traceability, has been committed for over 30 years to providing the most appropriate marking solutions to meet the challenges associated with the identification of aluminium components. Its experience has enabled the French group to offer a technically superior range of scribing, dotpeen and laser marking machines, as well as a large number of automatic reading solutions for Datamatrix. The SIC MARKING laser product range is particularly suitable for marking aluminium components both in series and 30 | Industry USA | April 2021
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