The use of laser machining  for making plastic injection molds has been available for years, but has only received limited acceptance. This is partly due to the uncertainty of the new technology and the cost of the machine.

One of the benefits of laser machining is that it can engrave on complicated contours very consistently and with a high degree of accuracy. Depending on the application,a laser machining tool is financially justifiable.The applications are limited to shallow details, which eliminates many projects. However, for the right application, laser machining is a very viable option.With the latest generation of precision laser cutting machine,  there are many improvements.

Laser machining is used for producing a knurled or roughened surface on hard materials such as metals and fragile materials such as ceramics and glass. Laser equipment  is also used for marking material surfaces. In the process a high intensity laser beam is passed through a stencil of a mirror and onto the area of the material or work piece that is being marked.