Professional marking solutions
Adopting mass production is an effective industrial strategy that ensures rapid turnaround and drastically reduces unit costs. This manufacturing model is essential for achieving significant economies of scale in the production of your engraved plates.
Nevertheless, quality management is absolutely imperative, because engaging in high-volume production cycles carries a major risk: the multiplication or exponential spread of non-conformity to the entire batch manufactured.
To mitigate this risk and guarantee the reliability of the final product (such as the manufacturer's plate or the identification plate), it is crucial to ensure a rigorous quality approach
Modern marking means more than 25 years of experience in marking for industry or for communication with ISO 9001 certification, thus guaranteeing a high level of quality requirements in all our products and services.
Resistance to extreme environments
- Resistant to humidity and inclement weather
- To chemicals
- Resistant to abrasion and friction
- At extreme temperatures
Our engraving techniques
- Mechanical engraving is renowned for its exceptional durability and deep engraving.
- Laser engraving, in particular, allows for high precision, suitable for detailed and small-format markings.
- Chemical etching guarantees a highly faithful graphic rendering, reproducing all the details of the model, even on small dimensions.
Comparison of techniques
| Engraving method | Target material | Benefit | Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engraving | Aluminium | Deep and permanent marking at the heart of the material, ideal for maximum physical resistance (shocks, scratches). | Limited in precision: the diameter of the cutter prevents the reproduction of complex graphic details or sharp internal angles. |
| Laser engraving | Aluminium (anodized or natural colour) | Speed and flexibility of data: ideal for dynamic variables (QR codes, incrementing) without tooling costs. | Shallower depth: marking is often done by surface ablation (anodizing), which is less resistant to heavy abrasion than mechanical engraving. |
| Chemical etching | Aluminium | High-definition rendering: no mechanical constraints, allows for engraving very fine details and complex logos simultaneously. | High fixed costs: requires the creation of films/prints, making the process less suitable for individual parts or small series. |
Our engravings adhere to strict industry standards.
Marquage Moderne obtained ISO 9001 certification in 2008. We also provide CE marking, mandatory information included on conformity plates and manufacturer's plates to attest to compliance with European standards.
Specific standards
Our production capacity allows us to mass-produce for sectors with high technical and regulatory requirements.
- NF EN 9132 standard:
This sector requires compliance with the NF EN 9132 standard, which defines the technical and quality requirements for marking metal articles. - Data Matrix marking:
The NF EN 9132 standard specifies the use of Data Matrix (2D) barcodes for marking.
Comparison of aluminum types
| Type of aluminum | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Anodized aluminum | Guarantees a 100% readability rate (Grade A) by optical scanners for your QR Codes and DataMatrix thanks to maximum contrast. |
| 5083 aluminum (marine grade) | Ensures that no corrosion will develop in the engraving, even when immersed in marine environments or under chemical spray, eliminating premature replacement costs. |
| 6061 aluminum (aerospace) | Offers mechanical engraving with perfectly clean edges (without burrs) for a "Prestige" finish (painting possible) and structural resistance to violent shocks. |
Need barcodes or QR codes? Opt for anodized aluminum. Laser ablation engraving offers the best contrast for optical readers.
Installation by the sea or in a chemical environment? Demand 5083 aluminum. Its inherent strength protects your marking, even in the case of deep engraving.
Need a deep color engraving? Choose 6061 aluminum. Its hardness allows for clean milling, ideal for embedding paint in recesses.
