Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
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Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 3250 x 3210 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
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Max. work area: | 190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 250 - 764 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
When is which engraving process better suited?
The most common methods of surface engraving are laser engraving and mechanical engraving. Each technology operates differently, and is better suited to certain applications. Laser engraving is exceptionally precise, however the mechanical engraving process is better suited to deep etching/engraving. This article will discuss how the technologies can best be used for your applications.
In mechanical engraving, a milling cutter moves over the surface of the material. The rotary motion of the milling cutter etches away the surface of the material. For example, letters or patterns are milled out of the material. Plastic layered materials can also be engraved in the same manner. Mechancal engraving is particularly suited to metals, as the deep etched areas can be paint filled for added contrast.
Mechanical engraving has the following limitations:
Laser engraving works by a series of mirrors and lenses focusing a beam of light (laser). This beam is then moved over the material using an axis system. The concentrated power of the laser beam can mark, burn or vaporise the surface of the material. The effects can be varied depending on the strength and speed of the laser. Read more information about laser engraving here
Laser engraving | Mechanical engraving | |
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Engraving letters | ✔ | ✔ |
Detailed engraving of small text and logos | ✔ | ⚫ |
Photo engraving | ✔ | ⚫ |
Productivity | ✔ | ⚫ |
Cutting material | ✔ Clean cut edge | O Post-processing necessary |
Durability of the engraving | ✔ | ✔ |
User friendliness | ✔ Easy to use | O Experience required |
Tool wear | ✔ No consumables | ⚫ Milling head, possibly external coolant |
Cutting and drilling metals | ⚫ | ✔ |
Trotec offer a wide range of laser engravers to suit every application. Each laser is customised with a CO2 laser, fiber laser, or the combined flexx system. The Speedy series of laser engravers are designed to offer detailed engraving and precision laser cutting.