Laser engraved photo frame

Preparation

Required material

1 photo frame, solid wood

Machine used

Speedy 360, 120 watts
2" lens
vacuum table

Tip

Further personalize your design to suit your customer's needs.

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Step by step

Trotec print settings for photo frame engraving

Step 1

Step 1: Import design

You can use our graphic as a template to create your own individual design for the photo frame out of solid wood. Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	-

Laser engraving of glass and wood in one step

Step 2

Step 2: Laser engraving the photo frame

Lay the photo frame on the bed of your Trotec laser machine. Make sure the areas to be engraved are flat because you will be engraving both the wooden frame and glass in one pass (note you will also need to position a distance holder due to the leg on the back of the frame). Focus on the glass.

As we engrave materials with height differences you must calculate the z-Offset. In our case we put an offset value of +7 mm as the height difference between the two materials is 7 mm. Please note the parameters can vary depending the machine you are using and available laser power.

Laser Parameters	Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Dark engraving (wood)	Black	Engrave CO₂	35	50	500
Light engraving (wood)	Red	Engrave CO₂	10	50	500
Engraving (glass)	Blue	Engrave CO₂	40	50	500

Laser Parameters	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
Dark engraving (wood)	1	On	+7 mm	High Quality
Light engraving (wood)	1	On	+7 mm	High Quality
Engraving (glass)	1	On	-	-

Tip:

You can use leftovers of acrylic or MDF for the distance holders. Cut them in circles or cross-shapes.

Step 3

Step 3: Cleaning

Clean the photo frames with a damp cloth and remove dust residue. Your photo frame is ready for display.

Preparation

You Will Need

1x Wooden photo frame

Machine Used

Speedy 360
120W
2" lens
Vacuum table

Tip

Add a name, date or logo to further customise your work and meet your client's needs.

Laser engraved photo frame

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Import the Design

You are free to use our graphic as a template to create your own design. Or, try getting creative and making something from scratch! Once you have your design, send the job to the laser machine using the following driver settings:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Colour	-

Step 2

Step 2: Laser Engraving the Frame

Place the photo frame into your laser machine. Ensure the areas you are going to engrave are flat - this is so that you can easily engrave the wood and the glass in one single pass. Please note that you will need to use a positioning mount because of the back leg of the frame. When you have completed positioning the frame perfectly, focus on the glass.

As we engrave materials with height differences you must calculate the z-Offset. In our case we set the offset value at 7mm, as the height difference between the two materials is 7mm. Remember, the parameters may vary depending on what machine you are using and its available laser power.

Laser Parameters	Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Dark Engraving (Wood)	Black	Engrave CO₂	35	50	500
Light Engraving (Wood)	Red	Engrave CO₂	10	50	500
Engraving (Glass)	Blue	Engrave CO₂	40	50	500

Laser Parameters	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
Dark Engraving (Wood)	1	ON	+7mm	High Quality
Light Engraving (Wood)	1	ON	+7mm	High Quality
Engraving (Glass)	1	ON	-	-

Tip:

Try using leftover acrylic or MDF as your distance holders. Just cut them into small circles or crosses.

Step 3

Step 3: Cleaning

Clean the photo frame with a damp cloth and remove all the dust residues. Now, your frame is ready for use!

Engraved photo frame as wedding decoration

Inspiration

You can always try creating a collection of different frames for something like a wedding. You can include the menu, a seating plan or simply use one as a wedding gift. The sky is your only limit!