Multi-layered sign
Create your own unique multi-layered sign using TroGlass material using this "how to" guide.
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Preparation
Used material
- 1/4 TroLase ADA bright white 1mm
- 1/4 TroLase ADA black 1,6mm with adhesive
- 1/4 TroGlass Satins Ice Blue
- 1/4 TroGlass Color Gloss Ice Blue
- 1/4 TroGlass Satins Lime Green translucent with adhesive
- 1/4 TroGlass Satins bright Orange translucent with adhesive
- double sided adhesive tape
Machine used
- Speedy 360, 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Nozzle with big diameter
- Vacuum table with white cutting grid
You can use any machine in the Speedy range to create these signs.
Tip
Experiment with different colours and textures, or using logos from your customers.
Step by step
![Laser cutting TroLase white](/static_processed/de26d5755eb01d6ef0f6a16c346a38a9/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/laser-cutting-trolase-white.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "laser-cutting-trolase-white.jpg")
Step 1: Base plate
Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job of the base plate (bright white) to the laser using the driver settings below:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
![Laser cut white TroLase ADA](/static_processed/512584baf01c130842970b64d668f743/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/laser-cut-ada-white.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "laser-cut-ada-white.jpg")
Step 2: Laser process base plate
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 24 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
![Laser cutting TroLase black](/static_processed/6f718dfc1d2d3523ba40d8abfe8ee183/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/laser-cutting-trolase-black.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "laser-cutting-trolase-black.jpg")
Step 3: Stripes pattern
Send stripe pattern job and the letters to the laser machine, using the driver settings below:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
![Laser cut black TroLase ADA](/static_processed/1df7c652beeb4c2ff03cc7aaf6f97c73/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/laser-cut-ada-black.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "laser-cut-ada-black.jpg")
Step 4: Laser process stripes pattern
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 38 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
![Usage of adhesive tape for laser cutting](/static_processed/a7037a1c77e1c13da152b85bc38cbe7f/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/use-adhesive-tape.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "use-adhesive-tape.jpg")
Step 5: Colored layers
Send the colored layers job consisting of TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Color Gloss to the laser using the driver settings below.
Before cutting the TroGlass Color Gloss and TroGlass Frosted sheet apply adhesive to the back, keeping a minimum of 4cm clear to the top of the sheet - this space is needed for the levitating part and the triangles.
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
![Laser cutting of TroGlass with adhesive tape](/static_processed/982a3b1ab020456f47c9cd9aec584a53/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/troglass-with-adhesive-tape-laser-cutting.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "troglass-with-adhesive-tape-laser-cutting.jpg")
Step 6: Laser process colored layers
Tip: Remove the top protective foil for TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Satins before cutting.
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
To exactly position the graphic use the green positioning line.
| Laser Parameters | Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | Black | Engraving CO2 | 16 | 20 | 500 |
| Cutting | Red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0.2 | 5,000 |
| Creasing | Blue | Cut CO2 | 5 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Positioning | Green | Positioning | - | - | - |
| Laser Parameters | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | 1 | ON | - | Bottom Up | High Quality |
| Cutting | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Creasing | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Positioning | - | - | - | - | - |
![Assembly multi layer sign](/static_processed/14b279f2edf2a13d56ebd962d2c663f6/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/assembly-multi-layer-sign.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "assembly-multi-layer-sign.jpg")
Step 7: Assembly
Start by sticking the stripe pattern on the white base plate. To place it yourself, look for the hole to align it.
Next, make sure the TroGlass Frosted plate is glued exactly on the black ADA.
Following that, comes the TroGlass Color Gloss plate. It is best to position them with the letters at the bottom and to make sure that the area without adhesive foil is exactly positioned. Then the black and green or orange letters are pasted on.
Repeat these steps for the back of the shield. Then, the triangles are inserted into the holes provided.
Finally, a string is feathered through the holes and the multi-layer shield is finished.
Preparation
You Will Need
- ¼ TroLase ADA bright white 1mm
- ¼ TroLase ADA black 1.6mm (adhesive)
- ¼ TroGlass Satins Aquamarine
- ¼ TroGlass Colour Gloss ice blue
- ¼ TroGlass Satins lime green translucent (adhesive)
- ¼ TroGlass Satins bright orange translucent (adhesive)
- Double sided adhesive tape
Machine Used
- Speedy 360, 80W
- 2" lens
- Nozzle with large diameter
- Vacuum table with white cutting grid
You can use any machine from the Trotec Speedy series to create this sign.
Tip
Try experimenting with different colours and textures, or maybe you could use individual logos from you or your customers.
Step by step
Step 1: Base Plate
Begin with importing our template and adapting it so it meets your requirements. Send the base plate's job (bright white TroLase) to the laser machine using the following driver settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Step 2: Laser Process - Base Plate
Please note that the laser parameters can vary depending on what type of machine you are using and its available laser power
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 24 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
Step 3: Stripes Pattern
Now it's time to send the stripes pattern and letters to the machine. Use the following driver settings to complete this job:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Step 4: Laser Process - Stripes Pattern
Please note that the laser parameters can vary depending on what type of machine you are using and its available laser power
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 38 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
Step 5: Coloured Layers
Send the coloured layered job (consisting of TroGlass Satins and Colour Gloss) to the laser machine using the following driver settings.
Prior to cutting the TroGlass, remember to apply adhesive to the back. You need to keep a minimum of 4cm clear from the top of the sheet - this space will be needed for the levitating part and the triangles.
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Step 6: Laser Process - Coloured Layers
Tip: Remember to remove the top protective foil from the TroGlass prior to cutting.
Please note that the laser parameters can vary depending on what type of machine you are using and its available laser power. Also, we suggest using the green positioning line to position the graphic perfectly.
| Laser Parameters | Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | Black | Engraving CO2 | 16 | 20 | 500 |
| Cutting | Red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0.2 | 5,000 |
| Creasing | Blue | Cut CO2 | 5 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Positioning | Green | Positioning | - | - | - |
| Laser Parameters | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | 1 | ON | - | Bottom Up | High Quality |
| Cutting | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Creasing | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Positioning | - | - | - | - | - |
Step 7: Assembly
Now it's time to assemble your sign. Begin by sticking the striped pattern on top of the white base plate. Look out for the hole to align it perfectly. Next, ensure that the TroGlass plate is glued straight on the black ADA.
Now it's time for the TroGlass Colour Gloss plate. We suggest positioning the pieces with the letters at the bottom. Also, ensure that the area without any adhesive foil is positioned as straight as possible. Then, the back and green/orange letters can be easily pasted on.
Repeat these steps on the back of the shield as well. Then, the triangles can finally be inserted into the holes provided. A string is then feathered through these holes, and your beautiful, multi-layered sign is complete!
Why Trotec Materials?
Regardless of the type of signs you are creating - individual or standardised - Trotec's acrylic sheets (TroGlass) will always offer the best solution possible. This is due to their variety, flexibility and high-quality workmanship. The TroGlass series is characterised by its extremely tough, durable and scratch-resistant surface. It remains shiny and smooth for most of its lifetime, ensuring you always have the best quality material to offer your customers. Discover the colours, textures, surfaces and degrees of transparency at out online webshop today!
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