| CDRH | Center for Devices of Radiological Health - A division of the FDA concerned with the safe usage of lasers. |
| Cermark | (LMM600) - A chemical comprised of a molybedenum trioxide and other additives manufactured by dmc2 (formerly Cerdec) The material is applied to bare metal surfaces through a brush or spray, prior to engraving. Once the material dries, it actually adheres itself to the metal. The surface can then be laser engraved with a C02 laser. Results will vary depending on the metal and the desired affect, but dark indelible marks are possible using this method. Once the part is laser engraved, the excess will wash off. |
| Chiller | A separate unit that is required for 50 watt lasers or higher to keep the system running at an efficient temperature. |
| CO2 Laser | A Carbon Dioxide laser, commonly used for laser engraving. Named for the gases used to generate the laser beam of light, CO 2 lasers generally work well for the engraving and cutting of materials that are poor conductors of heat and electricity. This includes wood, glass, leather, ceramics, and acrylic. |
| Colorfilling | The application of paint to engraved areas of a piece. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. |
| CorelDraw | A popular graphics software package widely used in the laser engraving industry.
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