Surface finish hub
Category overview and RFQ checklist.
Surface finish hubSurface finish
Laser Etching on Injection Molded Parts
Laser etching adds permanent marking without a stick on label when contrast and depth are defined.
Surface finish
Place laser art where contrast survives production
Light colors on dark resin etch differently than the reverse.
Deep etch can weaken thin walls. Keep art away from snap hinges unless strain is checked.
Combine with texture only when the mold texture supplier sequences etch and blast correctly.
Quote checklist
What to send with CAD
Finish specs stall quotes when they live only in email threads.
Vector art with minimum line width
Target face and contrast sample
Keep exploring
Related finish guides
Open siblings on the same hub path before you lock mold texture on the quote.
Color options
Appearance and resin color control.
Color optionsSPI finish chart
A1 through D3 on one page.
SPI finish chartMolding textures
MoldTech and VDI selection.
Molding texturesTexture selection
Pick a spec before steel is cut.
Texture selectionFAQ
Common questions
Is laser etch a mold or part operation?
Both exist. Define which side of T1 you need.
Next step
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NetProto quotes one hardened steel tool with piece price. Finish level still drives DFM and mold texture scope.