Further personalize your design to suit your customer's needs.
Step by Step
Trotec print settings for photo frame engraving
Step 1: Import design
You can use our graphic as a template to create your own individual design for the photo frame out of solid wood. Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
-
Laser engraving of glass and wood in one step
Step 2: Laser engraving the photo frame
Lay the photo frame on the bed of your Trotec laser machine. Make sure the areas to be engraved are flat because you will be engraving both the wooden frame and glass in one pass (note you will also need to position a distance holder due to the leg on the back of the frame). Focus on the glass.
As we engrave materials with height differences you must calculate the z-Offset. In our case we put an offset value of +7 mm as the height difference between the two materials is 7 mm. Please note the parameters can vary depending the machine you are using and available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Dark engraving (wood)
Black
Engrave CO2
35
50
500
Light engraving (wood)
Red
Engrave CO2
10
50
500
Engraving (glass)
Blue
Engrave CO2
40
50
500
Laser Parameters
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Dark engraving (wood)
1
On
+7 mm
High Quality
Light engraving (wood)
1
On
+7 mm
High Quality
Engraving (glass)
1
On
-
-
Tip:
You can use leftovers of acrylic or MDF for the distance holders. Cut them in circles or cross-shapes.
Laser engraving of wooden photo frame
Step 3: Cleaning
Clean the photo frames with a damp cloth and remove dust residue. Your photo frame is ready for display.
Inspiration
Engraved photo frame as wedding decoration
Why not create a collection of different frames for weddings? You can create a keepsake frame for the wedding menu, seating plan or simply use as a wedding gift.
