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01 / 08INDUSTRIAL MARKING & TRACEABILITY

Precision laser
marking for
aerospace, medical,
and defense.

High-contrast, permanent traceability produced on a JPT M7 MOPA fiber laser. Based in Ogden, Utah, we’re the secondary-process partner for CNC shops and contract manufacturers anywhere. Ship parts in; they come back marked, verified, and certified.

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Macro detail of a laser-etched 2D Data Matrix code on polished stainless steel, raking side-light catching the etched modules.
Beam quality
M² < 1.5
Placement
±0.005"
Pulse control
2–500 ns MOPA
Verification
100% read-back
02 / 08CAPABILITIES

What we mark.
How we mark it.

Core marking processes and label products, tuned on a MOPA pulse platform with M² < 1.5 beam quality. Each parameter set is dialed for the substrate — legibility, contrast, and durability are never accidental.

  • 01ANN

    Annealing

    Oxide-layer marking for medical-grade stainless. Rust-proof, passivation-friendly, no material removal.

    • Surgical instruments
    • Implantables
    • Food-grade stainless
  • 02ETCH

    High-Contrast Etching

    Dark, high-contrast marks on anodized aluminum and coated substrates. Crisp legibility at small scales.

    • Anodized enclosures
    • Nameplates
    • Control panels
  • 03SRL

    Serialization

    High-density 2D Data Matrix and QR codes, 100% verified. UID-ready for MIL-STD-130 programs.

    • MIL-STD-130 UID
    • Lot & batch tracking
    • Revision control
  • 04DEEP

    Deep Engraving

    Variable-depth, multi-pass engraving for mold cavities, tooling IDs, and stepped tool features. Recessed marks that survive heat treat, regrinding, and heavy handling.

    • Tooling IDs
    • Mold inserts
    • Dies and punches
    • Fixture marking
  • 05TAG

    Tamper-Evident Asset Tags

    Laser-bleached white-on-black marks on tesa 6973 and 3M 7847 dual-layer acrylate film — tamper-evident, UV-stable label stocks engineered to replace etched metal plates on hardware that can’t take a direct mark. Both fragment on removal and resist chemicals and abrasion to +392°F; tesa 6973 is rated down to −58°F.

    • Asset tagging
    • Security hardware
    • Outdoor & UV-exposed
    • Facilities & IT
  • 06UID

    MIL-STD-130 UID Labels

    IUID labels laser-marked on 3M 7847 and tesa 6973 acrylate label stock. ECC 200 Data Matrix in the ISO/IEC 15434 envelope: Format 06 data identifiers or Format 12 ATA Spec 2000 text element identifiers, Construct 1 or 2. Every symbol read back against its data before shipment.

    • DFARS 252.211-7003 IUID
    • Format 06 DIs
    • Format 12 TEIs
    • Legacy item labeling
  • 07PKG

    MIL-STD-129 Package Labels

    Identification labels for unit packs and exterior shipping containers to MIL-STD-129R. PDF417 barcode per Appendix A, Table A-IV, carrying contract number, CLIN, shipment number, CAGE, part number, quantity, serials, and UIIs, with the human-readable lines beside it. Thermal-transfer printed on paper stock with permanent acrylic adhesive, scan-checked, shipped with a Certificate of Conformance.

    • Unit pack labels
    • Exterior container labels
    • PDF417
    • Matches MIL-STD-130 UIIs
  • 08PLT

    ASME & NBIC Code Nameplates

    316L stainless data plates for pressure equipment — repair and alteration nameplates, vessel and boiler data plates, and replacement plates. Laser-annealed rather than etched, so no metal is removed and the plate keeps its corrosion resistance. Laid out to the code figure the job is filed under, proofed before the cut.

    • NBIC repair plates
    • Vessel data plates
    • Replacement plates
    • Field-stamp blanks
  • 09EQP

    Equipment & Compliance Plates

    Laser-annealed 316L stainless nameplates, rating plates, and asset tags for equipment in marine, outdoor, washdown, and engine-bay service: OSHA and NEC rating plates, USCG capacity and HIN plates, SOLAS equipment plates, EPA emission labels in metal, and serialized stainless asset tags. Marked to your drawing or the applicable rule and proofed before the cut.

    • OSHA / NEC rating plates
    • USCG & SOLAS marine
    • EPA emission labels
    • Stainless asset tags
  • 10MTG

    Metal Tags & Legend Plates

    Short-run valve tags, legend plates for 22 mm and 30 mm operators, electrical panel and disconnect tags, equipment and HVAC unit tags, cable tags, and tool tags in anodized aluminum, 304/316 stainless, or brass. No minimum order and no setup fee; each tag carries its own text from your list, proofed before marking.

    • Valve tags
    • Legend plates
    • Panel & disconnect tags
    • No minimum order
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03 / 08INDUSTRIES SERVED

Built for regulated, traceable manufacturing.

Our documentation, verification pass, and handling workflows are shaped by the programs our customers are shipping into — defense, medical, and aerospace.

Industries we mark for
04 / 08LASER MARKING SERVICES

An industrial marking company,
not a sign shop.

Utah Marking provides laser marking services to manufacturers, not consumers. Every job is treated as a controlled secondary process: drawing-driven placement, documented parameters, verified output, and a Certificate of Conformance when your program requires one.

We serve machine shops, aerospace and defense subcontractors, and medical device manufacturers wherever they are. Parts can be dropped off, couriered, or shipped in from anywhere.

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01Part identification
Part numbers, logos, CAGE codes, human-readable text
02Serialization
Sequential and database-driven serial numbers, batch and lot codes
03MIL-STD-130 UID / IUID
ECC 200 Data Matrix, Construct 1 and 2, 100% verification
04Annealing
Passivation-safe dark marks on stainless and titanium, no surface removal
05High-contrast etching
White-on-dark marks on anodized aluminum and coated substrates
06Deep engraving
Variable-depth recessed marks for tooling, dies, and mold components
07Nameplates & asset tags
Laser-marked stainless plates and tamper-evident polyacrylic tags
08Overflow marking
Secondary-process capacity for CNC and contract manufacturers
05 / 08MANUFACTURING OVERFLOW

In-house marking
a bottleneck?

We specialize in high-volume secondary processes for CNC shops and contract manufacturers. Send us your parts — we’ll mark, verify, certify, and return them, so your machines keep running on the work that needs them.

  • Turnaround
    Same-week on standard jobs
  • Verification
    100% code read + record
  • Certification
    CoC on request
  • Pickup & return
    Drop-off, courier, or ship from anywhere
Read the overflow brief
Custom machined fixture plate holding a grid of freshly laser-marked aerospace parts, each showing a 2D Data Matrix code.
06 / 08QUALITY & COMPLIANCE

Every mark verified.
Every job documented.

01

100% code verification

Every 2D Data Matrix and QR code is scanned and its decoded data checked against the source row before leaving the facility. Failures don't ship.

02

Certificates of Conformance

CoC provided on request, documenting process, substrate, operator, and verification data.

03

Repeatable placement

Precision jigs and fixtures designed per part for high-volume runs. Mark location, orientation, and depth stay consistent across the batch.

Verification, standards, and documentation →
07 / 08ENGINEERING TOOLS

Free tools for specifying the mark.

Reference utilities for the engineers and quality managers who write the marking note. No signup. Size the symbol, build the UII, pick the process, then send the RFQ.

All engineering tools →
08 / 08FREQUENTLY ASKED
What laser equipment does Utah Marking use?

MOPA Fiber Laser driven by a JPT M7 source (M² < 1.5). MOPA pulse tuning across 2–500 ns and up to 4 MHz handles clean annealing, high-contrast etching, color marking on stainless, and multi-pass deep engraving — all on the same platform.

Do you handle MIL-STD-130 UID marking?

Yes. We mark MIL-STD-130 compliant 2D Data Matrix UID codes, with 100% verification before shipment and documentation on request.

Where are you located and who do you serve?

Utah Marking operates out of Ogden, Utah, and takes work from manufacturers anywhere — parts ship in, get marked and verified, and ship back. We specialize in secondary-process overflow for CNC shops, aerospace subcontractors, and medical device manufacturers.

What file formats do you accept for RFQs?

DXF, SVG, PDF, STEP, and DWG are preferred. Reference photos (PNG, JPG) are also accepted for existing parts.

Have a part in front of you? Send us a drawing or photo and we’ll come back with a quote inside one business day.

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