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 |
Minimise your mistakes by knowing your parameters
We've all been there, haven’t we? The customer approaches you with something unique and special, and you only have the one attempt to achieve the perfect engraving result without any prepared parameters. In many cases, it really isn't possible to test a customer's material prior to engraving. But here, we will show you how to get that perfect result without any testing.
Have a browse through some of our DIY laser projects for some creative inspiration. Within the project instructions, we have stored many laser parameters for many different materials and applications. Perhaps the exact material you are looking for is there!
Here, we will explain step-by-step which parameter settings you should change in JobControl® to determine the appropriate parameters:
Decide which laser source is suitable for the material. You will find an overview of the processing options for the CO2 and fiber laser source:
Engrave | cut | Mark | |||||||
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Acrylic | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Glass | ⚫ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Laminates | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Leather | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Metal * | ⎯ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Paper | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Plastics | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Stone | ⚫ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Textiles | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Wood | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
The lens that you decide to use for the job will always depend on the material and the engraved graphic. The basic rule of thumb is as follows: The finer and more delicate the graphic, the smaller the focal length of the lens should be. For example, the 2" lens is an 'all-round lens' that is generally suitable for almost any application. However, if you're still unsure how to choose the right lens for your application, you can find an overview of this topic below.
The perfect resolution always depends on the material that you are using, as well as the size of the graphic. Read here to discover how to choose the correct resolution for your job.
Always ensure that you adjust the engraving speed to suit the graphic. For smaller, detailed graphics, move slower (up to 30% slower). For large-scale engravings, use much higher speeds.
Adjust the power so it matches the engraving speed. For example, when processing at low speeds of up to 30%, use less laser power (up to about 20%). For higher speeds, the power can be increased accordingly.
Tip: When working with materials that you have little experience with, we would suggest keeping the laser power as low as possible and to try doing multiple passes instead of completing the job in the one, swift pass. This means you can go over the same area again and again with low power until you have your desired finish.
Remember:
High speed and low laser power
For the precise alignment of your workpieces and materials, and to be able to position them in your laser machine perfectly every single time, we recommend using the positioning aids which you can find in JobControl®.
It is usually best to place the workpiece inside the 'zero' point and fix it into place with magnets or blue tac. For parts that slip around very easily, we find that Lego bricks work as a great anchor.
It is extremely important that you never move or re-position the material or workpiece once you have started working on it.
Still a little unsure about how to determine your parameters? Our laser experts are always happy to help.
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