Method and compositions for laser imprinting and articles imprinted using such methods and composition
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1. A laser-fusible composition, comprising:
- a minor component which includes polyester, carbon black and titanium dioxide; and
a major component which includes a styrene acrylic polymer, iron oxide, polyolefin and silica.
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Abstract
A method of imprinting a workpiece includes lasing the workpiece to create a depression or other opening, depositing a laser-fusible polymer material into the depression, and then lasing the material so as to fuse the material into the depression. Preferably, the laser-fusible polymer material is fusible in the near infrared spectrum. An alternate method for imprinting using colored powder paints includes an additional step of heating the workpiece to ensure thermosetting of the colored powder paint. Laser fusible materials having particular physical characteristics and compositions may be used to facilitate the process.
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1. A laser-fusible composition, comprising:
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a minor component which includes polyester, carbon black and titanium dioxide; and a major component which includes a styrene acrylic polymer, iron oxide, polyolefin and silica. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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- 4. A laser-fusible composition for imprinting workpieces, wherein the workpieces include a depression adapted to receive the composition for laser fusing the composition into the depression, the composition being a powder material having particle diameters less than a predetermined diameter, wherein the predetermined diameter is dependant upon the thermal exposure of the composition during laser fusing.
- 9. A laser-fusible composition for imprinting workpieces, wherein the workpieces include a depression adapted to receive the composition for laser fusing the composition into the depression, the composition being a powder material including an absorber material, wherein the absorber material enhances the energy absorption of the powder material during laser fusing.
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