You can build this model wind turbine with moving blades from a few small pieces of TroCraft Eco and TroGlass. The precision of the Trotec Laser makes it the perfect choice for model making.
Vacuum table with honeycomb cutting table and acrylic cutting grid
Of course, you can also laser cut this wind turbine model with all other laser machines in the Speedy laser engraving series.
Tip:
Why not 'change it up' by using a mix of different materials and colors to create a range of models!
Step by Step
Trotec print settings TroCraft 1mm
Step 1: Design
Import the template into Corel or Adobe and edit to suit your requirements. Send the file to your laser with the following recommended settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Vector Job
1000dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Enhanced Geometries, Inner Geometries first
Laser process TroCraft Eco for model windmill
Step 2: Laser Process the TroCraft Eco (1mm)
Place the thin TroCraft Eco on the honeycomb cutting table in your machine. Cover the rest of the working area to increase the vacuum. Please adjust the parameters to suit, depending on machine used and laser power.
Color
Process
Power output %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Red
CO2 cutting
66
2
1,000
Passes
Air Assist
Z offset
Advanced
1
On
0mm
-
Tip:
We suggest using the small nose cone nozzle for the cleanest cut quality when working with TroCraft Eco.
Trotec print settings TroCraft 3mm
Step 3: Print the Wind Turbine to the Laser
Send the graphics for the turbine column to your laser machine with the following settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard Job
333dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Color
Enhanced Geometries
Laser cutting TroCraft for moving windmill
Step 4: Laser Process TroCraft Eco (3mm)
Lay the 3mm thick TroCraft Eco on the honeycombe cutting table in your laser, and cover the rest of the working area again. Then send the file to the laser with the following settings. The laser parameters may change depending on the machine used and the available laser power.
Laser parameters: Engraving
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
15
50
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z offset
Advanced
1
on
0mm
High Quality
Laser parameters: Cutting
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Red
CO2 cutting
100
0.8
1,000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-offset
Advanced
1
On
0mm
-
Trotec print settings TroGlass 3mm
Step 5: Print the Stand to the Laser
Send the graphic for the stand made from TroGlass with the following settings to your Trotec Laser:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard Job
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Color
Enhanced Geometries, Inner Geometries first
Laser cutting acrylic: TroGlass black
Step 6: Laser process the TroGlass Black Satins
Switch the honeycomb cutting table with the acrylic cutting table. Place the TroGlass material in the laser.
Laser parameters: Engraving
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
20
50
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z offset
Advanced
1
On
0.5mm
High Quality
Laser parameters: Cutting
Color
Process
Power %
Speed %
ppi/Hz
Red
CO2 cutting
50
0.4
5,000
Passes
Air Assist
Z offset
Advanced
1
On
0mm
-
Tip:
Change the small nose cone for the larger nose cone for TroGlass.
Assemble laser cut windmill
Step 7: Assembly
Layout all four components.
Insert the wind turbine pillar into the base. Place the blade on the nose, and fix in position with the small circle of TroGlass.
Only press gently so that the wind turbine blades will turn.
Congratulations! You've made yourself a working model of a wind turbine!
Inspiration
Modelmaking: Moving windmill
As an alternative to the "Don Quijote" wind turbine, you could also try a modern, three-bladed model.
Try a different color TroGlass for a more colourful look.
We recommend that you glue the circle of TroGlass.
