Coloring Laser Markings

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newtoknives

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Has anyone ever tried to add permanent color to the whitish/gray laser markings on anodized aluminum? I am trying to add color detail to a piece I am working on but do not want to mask an area and re-anodize. Is there a dye that could be used?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

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Newtoknives
 
newtoknives said:
Has anyone ever tried to add permanent color to the whitish/gray laser markings on anodized aluminum? I am trying to add color detail to a piece I am working on but do not want to mask an area and re-anodize. Is there a dye that could be used?

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Best Regards,
Newtoknives
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If you do it on titanium, you can get a range of colors, two-tone / multicolor effects ... you name it ... just in how the mark is done.
(Sorry I can't help much with aluminum.)
 
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Thanks for the input guys. Titanium is definetely on my list of materials to work with, but first, I must start with aluminum; the economy material:)

I'll keep my eyes and ears open for various aluminum techniques that may be out there.

Thank again and I hope to contribute more to this forum in the future.

Newtoknives
 
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