Laser engraving plays a major role in the creation of rubber stamps and other types of transfer media. As laser processing is largely automated, it can dramatically reduce the overall production time, thus increasing productivity.
The applicable Trotec laser systems come equipped with both the powerful Trotec Job Control print driver software, as well as the versatile Job Creator stamp-set software package to provide the ultimate in stamp creation.
Multi-Color Option (MCO) is a unique option available for your Speedy 300. MCO will allow you to manufacture multi-colored stamps - easily, quickly and cleanly.
More about rubber stamp production
Lasers offer some advantages over other methods of creating stamps:
- Efficiencies when processing multiple stamps in series
- Higher overall quality
- The “computer to plate” feature in the Trotec laser means much faster processing
- It is easy to include logos on the stamp
- The laser can provide both the engraving of the stamp and the ability to cut out the stamp in one operation
- The laser itself has a long life with little maintenance due to “In-Pack” technology
- The Job Control software is optimized for stamp design and creation
Laser rubber is offered in two thicknesses; 1.5mm and 2.3mm. The best quality stamps are produced when the engraving depth ranges from 0.8mm to 1.2mm. This includes the very small characters that are sometimes required. The Job Control software allows the user to select the angle of the shoulder on the stamp which is critical for good ink transfer. When engraving the full A4 sized sheet of rubber, the Job Control software generates an automatic raster path such that the individual plates are not fully sectioned, but perforated for easy removal. This also makes cleaning the entire sheet an easier process.
Pre-inked stamps with microporous foam can also be processed on Trotec laser engraving machines. When processing this material the key element is the control of the compressed air at the cutting surface. This allows the laser to adequately control the flame up that can sometime arise.