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QCI Hills Laser Marking is located in Torrance, California, serving manufacturers across Los Angeles County, Orange County, Southern California, and the United States.
We have proudly served manufacturers since 1985 with precision industrial marking solutions.
Aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, manufacturing, and defense industries commonly use laser marking for traceability and compliance.
Yes. We provide UID, barcode, QR code, and 2D data matrix laser marking solutions.
Yes. Laser-marked barcodes are permanent and designed for long-term readability and scan reliability. We also provide 2D barcode verification report as an additional service.
We manufacture metal nameplates, barcode labels, QR code labels, asset tags, rating plates, and industrial identification labels.
Ink stamping is commonly used for batch numbers, inspection marks, manufacturing dates, logos, and product identification.
Yes. We provide cost-effective industrial marking solutions and can often match or beat competitor pricing.
Every part undergoes inspection to ensure accuracy, readability, durability, and compliance before delivery. We conform to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, General Inspection Level II, AQ Level 1.0, or other Standards if specified by customer.
You can contact us by phone, email, or through our online quote request Form to discuss your project requirements.
Yes. While we are based in Southern California, we support manufacturers throughout the United States.
Our standard turnaround time is 5 business days. However, we also offer 24-hour and 48-hour rush services upon request, all while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Yes, we can create artwork for you. If you do not have a vector file or finished design, our team can assist in developing artwork based on your logo, sketch, text, or concept.
Artwork creation may include converting images to vector format, refining existing designs, or building custom layouts optimized for laser marking. In some cases, a setup or design fee may apply depending on the complexity of the request.
To get started, simply provide any reference materials you have (images, dimensions, fonts, or descriptions), and we will work with you to ensure the final design meets your specifications and marks cleanly on your selected material
Laser marking is a permanent marking process that uses laser technology to create readable marks, serial numbers, logos, barcodes, and identification on materials.
Laser marking changes the surface appearance without removing material, while laser engraving removes material to create deeper permanent marks.
Yes. Laser marking creates durable and permanent markings resistant to wear, chemicals, and harsh environments.
Yes. Laser marking creates durable and permanent markings resistant to wear, chemicals, and harsh environments.
A 2D matrix barcode stores large amounts of information in a compact machine-readable format used for product tracking and traceability.
We use aluminum, stainless steel, polyester, vinyl, and other durable industrial materials.
It depends on the ink type and surface material.
Yes. Electro chemical etching creates durable and corrosion-resistant permanent markings.
Absolutely. We specialize in customized marking solutions tailored to customer specifications and industry requirements.
Yes. We provide solutions compatible with MIL-STD-130, FDA UDI, AS478, AS9132, and other industry requirements where applicable.
Laser cutting is a precision manufacturing process that uses focused laser energy to cut materials accurately and efficiently.
We cut stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel, acrylic, plastics, and other industrial materials.
Laser etching is a process that creates permanent surface marks by melting the material surface to create contrast.
Electro chemical etching is a non-mechanical metal marking process that creates permanent markings using electrical current and electrolytes.
Yes. We support prototype projects, custom work, small batch jobs, and high-volume production runs.