Powder-Coated Metal
☀ UV Stable
⬡ Chemical Resistant
Overview
Steel or aluminum with powder coat finish. Laser ablates the coating leaving a clean metal mark - permanent, precise, professional. Marking operation only - not cutting metal.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Flexibility
rigid
Enclosure
no
Dry Storage
no
Pros
- Clean contrast when engraved
- Durable coating
- Professional appearance
- Permanent mark in coating
- Wide color options
- Good for signage and industrial tags
Cons
- Cannot cut through coating and metal
- Mark limited to coating thickness
- Powder coat quality varies
- Darker colors show less contrast
Best For
- Marking tools
- equipment labeling
- tumblers
- firearms (if legal)
- custom metalwork identification
Avoid For
- Cutting metal
- bare unpainted metal (use cermark spray for bare metal marking)
Storage
No special requirements.
Laser Compatibility
CO2 or diode laser removes powder coat layer exposing bare metal. Fiber laser marks metal surface. Diode 20W: 400mm/s 100% for clean removal. Results in silver/bare metal contrast against colored powder coat. Very effective for product marking.
Brands
YETIHydro FlaskStanley — any powder coated blank