Add a name, date or logo to further customise your work and meet your client's needs.
Step by Step
Trotec print settings for photo frame engraving
Step 1: Import the Design
You are free to use our graphic as a template to create your own design. Or, try getting creative and making something from scratch! Once you have your design, send the job to the laser machine using the following driver settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Colour
-
Laser engraving of glass and wood in one step
Step 2: Laser Engraving the Frame
Place the photo frame into your laser machine. Ensure the areas you are going to engrave are flat - this is so that you can easily engrave the wood and the glass in one single pass. Please note that you will need to use a positioning mount because of the back leg of the frame. When you have completed positioning the frame perfectly, focus on the glass.
As we engrave materials with height differences you must calculate the z-Offset. In our case we set the offset value at 7mm, as the height difference between the two materials is 7mm. Remember, the parameters may vary depending on what machine you are using and its available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Colour
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
+7mm
High Quality
Light Engraving (Wood)
1
ON
+7mm
High Quality
Engraving (Glass)
1
ON
-
-
Tip:
Try using leftover acrylic or MDF as your distance holders. Just cut them into small circles or crosses.
Laser engraving of wooden photo frame
Step 3: Cleaning
Clean the photo frame with a damp cloth and remove all the dust residues. Now, your frame is ready for use!
Inspiration
Engraved photo frame as wedding decoration
You can always try creating a collection of different frames for something like a wedding. You can include the menu, a seating plan or simply use one as a wedding gift. The sky is your only limit!
