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Laser engraver and cutter
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 |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
Large-format laser cutter
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 2210 x 3210 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
| Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Industrial marking laser
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Laser engraved photo frame
In this tutorial you will learn how to laser engrave an individual design on a wooden photo frame.
Preparation
Required material:
- 1 photo frame, solid wood
Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 120 watts
- 2" lens
- vacuum table
Tip:
Further personalize your design to suit your customer's needs.
Step by Step
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 | - |
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.
Step 3: Cleaning
Clean the photo frames with a damp cloth and remove dust residue. Your photo frame is ready for display.
Inspiration
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.