Printing on Metal Parts and Components

Inkjet and laser marking solutions for printing on steel, metal and aluminum

Applying codes on metal parts and components has become essential in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, pharmaceutical, and beverage. These codes can be used for traceability, to provide production data, and to defend against piracy and counterfeiting.

Videojet continuous inkjet and laser solutions

Videojet offers fiber laser marking systems and continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers for printing on metal surfaces such as nickel tubes, stainless steel plates, aluminum cans and lids, and other machined or formed metal parts. Codes may be numeric or alphanumeric, as well as 2D or conventional bar codes.

Videojet fiber lasers are industrial metal engravers that permanently mark codes and other product identification directly on metal parts. Laser-wavelength options provide flexibility to enhance performace on a specific material. CIJ printers are also an excellent solution for printing on metal. Videojet offers MIL SPEC inks to meet specific military and aerospace requirements.

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1880 HR
Produces high-resolution characters at the smallest scale, ideal for detailed tracking information to be encoded on small parts.
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CIJ 1880 HR front side printer

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1580 +
Ideal for metal parts, offering high-speed, durable prints with strong ink adhesion, and reliability in harsh industrial environments.
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CIJ 1580 plus printer front home screen

Continuous inkjet (CIJ)

Videojet 1580 C
Mark metal parts with high-contrast, legible codes using opaque soft-pigmented inks for superior readability on both light and dark surfaces.
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CIJ 1580 C printer front home screen
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Videojet laser solutions

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Laser marking system

Videojet 7510
50W fiber laser marks metal parts at high speeds, ensuring clear codes. Ideal for industrial use, it offers low maintenance and high precision.
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Fiber laser marking system 7510 front view

Laser marking system

Videojet 7610
100W fiber laser provides speeds up to 600 meters/minute with high precision and consistent code quality for reliable product identification.
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Laser marking system

Videojet 7340/7440
Features the Lightfoot™ marking head, the most compact fiber laser marking head available, for easy integration into tight spaces and complex set ups.
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Fiber laser marking system 7440 front view

Laser marking system

Videojet 7230/7330
These 10W and 20W fiber lasers are versatile solutions for high-speed marking on robust, high-density materials such as metal, making them ideal fo…
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Applications

Printing white codes on metal parts
Printing on inner metal parts
Printing on metal parts

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FAQs

How do you permanently mark on metal surfaces?

Metal can be permanently marked by applying identification codes directly onto the surface so they resist heat, chemicals, abrasion, and wear. This creates long-lasting marks used for traceability, product identification, and protection against counterfeiting throughout the part’s lifecycle.

What types of equipment are needed to mark on metal?

Marking on metal typically requires industrial laser marking systems or continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers. Laser systems create permanent marks directly on metal surfaces, while CIJ printers apply durable codes using specialized inks designed to withstand harsh industrial environments.