Metal Tags, Nameplates & Sheets
Coated aluminum, anodized aluminum, brass, and stainless steel for laser engravers. Permanent, durable identification for industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications.
How Laser Metal Marking Works
There are two main approaches to laser marking metals, depending on your laser type:
CO₂ Laser + Coated/Anodized Metal
The laser ablates (removes) the coating or anodize layer, exposing the contrasting metal underneath. Fast, clean, and high-contrast. Works on all coated aluminum and anodized aluminum products below.
Fiber Laser + Bare Metal
The fiber wavelength directly marks bare metals — stainless steel, brass, titanium, and bare aluminum. Creates a permanent, corrosion-resistant mark without coatings.
Not sure which setup is right for your application? Contact our team or explore our Epilog fiber laser options.
Typical Applications
Industrial Equipment Tags
Durable identification for machinery, panels, and assets in harsh environments.
Electrical Identification
Control panel labels, circuit IDs, and lamacoid-style metal tags.
Outdoor Signage
UltraBlack anodized aluminum is UV-stabilized for long-term exterior use.
Data Plates & Nameplates
Permanent serial number plates and product identification.
Military & Law Enforcement
Durable awards, badges, and equipment identification.
Awards & Recognition
Premium anodized aluminum plaques and trophies.
Metal Products
Standard sheet size typically 12" × 24". Contact us for current pricing and custom sizes.
Coated Aluminum — Lasers to Colour
Gloss Black/Gold Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Gold
Gloss Black/Silver Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Silver
Lazer It Gold Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Black
Lazer It Silver Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Black
Lazer It Gloss Black Aluminum
.020" — lasers to White
Lazer It White Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Black
Sparkle Black Aluminum
.020" — lasers to Silver
Anodized Aluminum — Lasers to Bare Metal
Satin Black Anodized
.025" — lasers to bright aluminum
Satin Blue Anodized
.020" — lasers to bright aluminum
Satin Red Anodized
.020" — lasers to bright aluminum
Satin Black Anodized (Heavy)
.040" — lasers to bright aluminum
UltraBlack Exterior Anodized
.020" — UV-rated outdoor grade
UltraBlack Exterior Anodized (Heavy)
.040" — UV-rated outdoor grade
Brass & Stainless Steel
Gloss Black Brass
.016" — lasers to Brass
Satin Unlacquered Stainless Steel
.023" — Type 430
Real Laser-Engraved Metal Examples
Industrial nameplates, data plates, equipment tags, and custom emblems — all laser-engraved on metal substrates using Gemini Metals materials.
Industrial vessel data plate
Equipment nameplate — serial number plate
Aviation equipment tag — part ID
Industrial data plate — electrical equipment
ATEX safety data plate — hazardous areas
Custom branded nameplate / emblem
Materials shown include Gemini Metals coated aluminum, anodized aluminum, and two-ply metal-look substrates. Shop metal sheets at laserengraving.ca ↗
Laser Marking Compounds — Cermark & LaserDark
Cermark and LaserDark compounds let you mark bare metals with a standard CO₂ laser — no fiber laser required. Apply the compound to the surface, laser it, then wash off the residue. The result is a permanent, bonded black mark directly on stainless steel, brass, anodized aluminum, and more.
How it works: Apply compound → laser at reduced power → wipe clean → permanent black mark on bare metal. Works on Epilog Fusion, Fusion Edge, and all CO₂ laser systems.
Cermark LMM-14
Aerosol Spray
Most popular format. Spray-on application for fast, even coverage. Works on stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, and most bare metals.
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Cermark LMM6000
Paste
Thick paste for brush or screen application. More economical for production runs. Can be thinned with water for spray application.
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Cermark LMM6044
Liquid Compound
Liquid formulation for spray gun application. Good for larger surface areas or production-line marking.
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Cermark LMM6150
High-Temp Formula
Formulated for metals that require higher laser power for bonding. Good for polished or coated surfaces.
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Cermark LMM6904
Specialty Formula
Specialized formulation for specific metal types and applications requiring tight mark definition.
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Cermark ULTRA
High-Contrast Formula
Higher contrast marks compared to standard LMM-14. Ideal for applications requiring maximum mark visibility on polished metals.
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LaserDark Marking Spray
For Wood, Leather & Light Substrates
Not a metal marking compound — LaserDark is applied to wood, leather, and other light substrates to create high-contrast dark marks. Great for wood signs, cutting boards, and light-coloured materials where natural laser contrast is low.
Shop ↗Steel Tags
Stainless steel tags for industrial identification, asset tracking, and electrical applications. Use with Cermark marking compound for CO₂ marking of bare stainless steel, or a fiber laser for direct marking.
Compatible Machines
Epilog CO₂ Laser
Coated & anodized aluminum
CO₂ lasers mark coated/anodized metals by ablating the coating or anodize layer. Cannot mark bare metal.
Epilog Fiber Laser
Bare metals, stainless steel, brass, titanium
Fiber wavelength directly marks bare metals. Ideal for stainless steel and bare brass.
Kern CO₂ Laser
Coated & anodized aluminum
High-power CO₂ for large-format aluminum sheet production.
Tykma Electrox Fiber
All metals including bare stainless, aluminum, brass
Industrial fiber laser for high-throughput metal marking and deep engraving.
Need Metal Tags or Custom Sizes?
We carry standard sheets and can source custom metal formats for industrial and high-volume applications. Contact us for volume pricing.