Flat engraving
Recommended for logos, serial numbers, QR codes, nameplates, and surface marking. Not recommended as the relief engraving option.
Z12 is available in 20W, 30W, 50W, and 60W MOPA configurations. The 20W version is mainly for flat engraving, while 30W and 50W support both flat marking and relief engraving. 60W MOPA adds advanced pulse control for more specialized metal marking effects.
Recommended for logos, serial numbers, QR codes, nameplates, and surface marking. Not recommended as the relief engraving option.
Better for users who need faster metal marking and light relief work while keeping the setup cost controlled.
Stronger depth, faster processing, and better performance for flat marking plus relief engraving in commercial use.
For stainless steel color marking, black marking, precise pulse-width control, and more demanding metal effects.
| Comparison | Z12 20W | Z12 30W | Z12 50W | Z12 60W MOPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main use | Flat marking Best for surface engraving, logos, ID plates, codes, serial numbers, and general metal personalization. |
Flat + light relief Good for flat marking and shallow relief engraving with better speed than 20W. |
Flat + relief Recommended for stronger metal engraving, deeper texture, and production-focused work. |
Advanced marking Built for more refined metal effects, color marking, black marking, and pulse-sensitive work. |
| Flat engraving | Supported Clean and precise for normal marking depth. |
Supported Faster and stronger than 20W. |
Excellent Efficient for batch flat marking. |
Excellent Extra parameter control for special metal results. |
| Relief engraving | Not recommended 20W should mainly be positioned for flat engraving. |
Light relief Suitable for shallow relief and visible depth. |
Recommended Better for deeper relief and stronger metal removal. |
Advanced Supports relief workflows with more precise pulse adjustment. |
| Color marking | Limited Not the preferred option for color marking. |
Limited Possible on selected materials, but not the main selling point. |
Limited Stronger power, but less pulse flexibility than MOPA. |
Best choice More suitable for stainless steel color effects and black marking. |
| Speed | Standard speed for flat marking and smaller daily jobs. | Faster than 20W and more efficient for daily business use. | High efficiency for repeated engraving and stronger depth. | High efficiency with more detailed pulse and color control. |
| Recommended buyer | Users focused on logo marking, ID marking, QR codes, nameplates, and entry-level metal personalization. | Small businesses that need flat marking plus occasional shallow relief engraving. | Professional users who need stronger engraving depth and better productivity. | Advanced users, metal studios, and businesses that need color marking or high-control marking effects. |