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 |
How to achieve light and dark engravings with laser parameters?
When you use different parameter settings with laser processing, you can achieve different colour intensities. Learn how you can use the greyscale matrix to quickly and easily determine the desired colour intensity.
The test matrix we have provided includes 100 different shades of grey. The appropriate parameters can be determined by simply using the Relief function in the JobControl® printer driver. The laser output is also adjusted according to the black tone. For example, a 100% black box is engraved with 100% of the set output. When a 50% black box is engraved, 50% of the set output can be used. The laser output is linear to the black tones, therefore the desired colour tone can be selected using the test matrix. The corresponding values can then be directly transferred to the parameter database.
Note that the speed of the machine always remains constant.
Paste your desired image into your selected graphics program. Set the process type to Relief in the printer settings of the JobControl® printer driver. Select the resolution according to the material that you would like to test. For example, in the case of wood, a resolution between 33 DPI and 500 DPI should be selected.
For a laser output on a machine of 100 watts or more, start with P=80% output and V=100% speed.
For a laser output on a machine between 40 and 100 watts, start with P=100% output and V=100% speed.
For a laser output on a machine below 40 watts, start with P=100% output and V=50 - 80% speed.
Select your desired colour tone from the 100 different parameters of the greyscale matrix. Save it in your JobControl® database.
The selected parameter for P in this example is 80+7. That is 87% of the preset P-value (output).
The test matrix on wood shows different colour intensities from white to dark brown. As a result, different colour intensities can be easily and quickly determined.
To achieve even darker engraving results, set the Z-offset in the plus range and repeat the test process.
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