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CerMark Technical Support

The most common problem with the CerMark process is when incorrect laser settings are used and the coating does not create a permanent bond to the item. 


This is normally due to laser power being too low and or speed settings being too fast.  It can result from the laser not being in focus or the laser optics may require cleaning or replacement.

No two CO2 laser tubes put out the exact same amount of energy so we can not create specific settings charts.  You will have to do testing to determine specific power and speed settings for each of your own systems.


Every material types require different power and speed settings.  Hard metals like stainless steel can be marked at much faster speeds then softer metals like aluminum and copper which suck the laser heat away quickly.


Many times brass and copper items will have a clear coating on them to prevent tarnish.  These coatings prevent CerMark from bonding to the base metal.


Thicker application of CerMark does not make a darker mark or make it stick better.  For best mark results spray application of CerMark with just enough coating to hide the base material.  In the case of glass marking you want to be sure you can not see through the CerMark coating.

General Instruction Documents

LMM6000 Aerosol Can Instructions (pdf)Download
CerMark ULTRA Paste Instructions (pdf)Download
CerMark Shelf Life and Storage (pdf)Download
Recommended Spray Apparataus (pdf)Download
6000 & 14 typical questions (pdf)Download
Application Note - Marking for Medical Devices (pdf)Download
Silver Marking (docx)Download
LMM 6000 chemical resistance (pdf)Download

CerMark Settings Related Documents

CerMark Material Selection Chart (pdf)Download
Optimizing Power Settings (pdf)Download
Epilog test file instructions (pdf)Download
Epilog Testing Presentation 04-20-2022 (pdf)Download
Epilog settings for LMM 6018 tape (pdf)Download
AP Lazer CerMark Ultra on stainless steel cups (docx)Download
Glowforge Results Presentation (pdf)Download
Glowforge Plus Jewelery pdf - 01 24 2023 (pdf)Download
Customer Supplied Laser Settings (csv)Download

Trotec Power Grid Setup

Below is a link to a Trotec page that talks about how to setup a power test grid.

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CerMark Mixing and Spraying

CerMark related videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24532D0Agw7TjbquLYBQag/videos

 CerMark Sales is a distributor of CerMark laser marking material that are manufactured by Ferro Corporation. CerMark Sales is owned and operated by Advanced Identification, Inc. 

 You can purchase CerMark products with no minimums by following this link.  

For CerMark telephone support dial 866-241-9881 ext. 100

CerMark Purchasing Website

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