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 |
Now, it can be so easy to laser engrave all your rubber stamp text plates. Below, you will find a three-step guide for engraving the perfect rubber stamps, as well as our advice on what to consider whenever you decide to process a rubber stamp.
When creating the layout, try to make it exactly the way it will be stamped onto paper later. You don't need to worry about inverting / mirroring the graphic either - if you select the 'stamp' process in the printer driver, the program will do this automatically. Even the cutting line can be selected for automatic cutting, so you will not have to specifically draw it.
Ensure that you select the following settings in the printer driver:
Size: Enter the size of the stamp you intend on engraving. If a Trodat stamp is being used, simply select it from the list.
Materials: Rubber - here, we fall back on the tested laser parameters from our material database.
Process Type: Stamp - the engraving layout will be automatically mirrored and inverted.
Resolution: 600dpi+
Cutting Line: Optimised - the cutting line will also be adapted to the layout, thus preventing an impression of the background
Raster Algorithm: Black / White
Shoulders: Standard: Medium
Begin the laser process. When it's finished, make sure you clean the rubber stamp immediately. Clean it in the ultrasonic bath or with water and a brush. Finally, stick the lasered rubber inside the stamp, and you're ready to go!
The 'Trodat Aero' rubber stamp parameters are all stored within JobControl’s material database. Here, the engraving depth is set automatically. However, if you use another kind of rubber stamp, you'll need to make sure that the engraving depths are about 1.1mm to be able to achieve a good, clear impression.
To obtain a clear, detailed impression on paper, it is important to create 'shoulders'. These are used to give the letters and characters of a stamp text plate greater stability at its base. Depending on how fine the stamp is, the following shoulder settings should be selected in JobControl:
When you process rubber stamps, you will undoubtedly create a lot of dust and odour. This means it is increasingly important to have an efficient extraction system for good removal of debris. The extraction system should be fitted with a sufficient proportion of activated carbon to filter out the odours. We also recommend engraving the stamp plate form the top and working your way down. This will ensure the quality of the engraving is not affected due to dust.
We recommend using the 1.5"mm lens when processing texts and images with very delicate details.
Rubber laser engraving requires a very high-power output in order to achieve the right level of productivity. The more power your laser machine has, the quicker your job will be completed. Additionally, you can use the 'link' function found within JobControl®. If you activate this, small connecting bridges will be automatically set between the laser engraved and laser cut text plates. This, in turn, allows you to engrave and clean an entire DIN A4 stamp plate in one single process. Then, all you need to do is break the individual text plates out and they’re ready to be inserted in the stamps. This process will significantly increase your output compared to creating individual stamp motifs each time.
Using laser engraving machines for rubber stamp production can give you many incredible advantages compared to other technologies. You are free to engrave text plates for stamps, seal presses, signs, business cards and many more interesting items.