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Common Logo Marking Methods for Mechanical and Product Design
Anodize dyeing & masking (for aluminium)
Anodize part, mask logo area or use recessed fill, dye for color contrast.
Screen Printing
Screen printing forces ink through a mesh onto flat or slightly curved surfaces. It’s cost‑effective for large runs and multi‑color artwork, but ink durability depends on substrate and curing method. Good for panels, labels and large graphic areas.
Laser marking / engraving
Fiber/CO2/UV lasers ablate, anneal or color‑change the surface.
Debossed logo
A debossed logo is a recessed (sunken) mark formed in a part by engraving a negative pattern into the mold cavity (or by post‑process engraving), so the finished surface shows the logo as an indented feature.
Embossed/Raised Logo
An embossed (raised) logo is a positive, protruding mark formed on a part by machining a matching positive feature in the mold core or by forming/secondary operations so the finished surface shows the logo as a raised element.
Paint‑filled logo
Paint‑fill a recessed (Laser engraved/debossed) logo by dispensing paint or ink into the cavity, wiping excess, curing, and optionally sealing—used to add contrast and color to molded or engraved logos.
Inkjet / UV digital printing
Direct digital deposition of UV‑cured inks onto surfaces. No tooling, full‑color prints, variable data.
- Cons: Surface adhesion and durability vary; slower for heavy solids.
Hot stamping / foil stamping
Heat and pressure transfer metallic or colored foil to surface. Premium metallic finish, durable.
- Cons: Requires flat/firm surface, tooling for dies.
- Use: Badges, decorative trim, logos on plastics/leather.
Electrochemical etching / chemical etch
Controlled chemical or electrochemical removal to mark metal.Permanent, no heat distortion.
- Slow for deep marks; limited to conductive substrates.
Micro‑engraving (CNC/EDM)
High‑precision engraving of fine details using EDM or micromilling.
Extremely fine resolution, permanent.
- Use: Tool marks, premium logos, molds.