Unique Christmas tree with decorations
Step by Step instruction
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This Christmas Tree is a show-stopping, eye-catching beauty! Below, you can learn how to make it using your Trotec laser machine and our Trotec materials.
Preparation
Required material
- 3 sheets of 3mm TroGlass 1200mm x 600mm (Any color can be used. For the decoration you can use remaining material)
- String or fishing line to hang decorations
Machine used
- SP500
- 60 Watt
- 3.75" lens
- Slat cutting table or Acrylic cutting grid table
For this sample we recommend using any laser machine from the SP laser cutter series.
Important
Each laser machine is unique, so you may have to adjust the slots to suit the lens you are using to get a nice friction fit.
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Step by step
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Step 1: Import /create design template
Make your own design or import our template. Send it to the laser with the recommended laser parameters. The parameters might vary depending on the machine used and the available laser power.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Black & White | Enhanced Geometries Inner - Geometries First |
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Step 2: Laser process
Position the material into your laser and cover the rest of the table to increase the exhaust power. You will need 6 side parts (2 on each sheet) and 4 disks. Remove the protective foil after the cutting is complete.
Laser Parameters:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | Cutting CO2 | 100% | 0.65 | 10,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | - | - |
Info:
The material parameters of JobControl can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com
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Step 3: Post-processing
To assemble the Christmas tree, friction fit each section into the discs. Place the largest disc at the base. Note: the disc at the top of the tree is the one with two extra slots for securing the star on top of the tree.
Preparation
You Will Need
- 3 sheets of 3mm TroGlass 1200mm x 600mm
- String / fishing line to hang decorations
(You can use any colour TroGlass you wish, the sky is your only limit! Also, try using the offcuts for decorations!)
Machine Used
- SP500
- 60 Watt
- 3.75" lens
- Slat cutting table / Acrylic cutting grid table
For this sample we recommend using any laser machine from the SP laser cutter series.
Important
Remember: every laser engraving machine is different! You may have to adjust the slots to suit the lens/machine you are using.
Step by step
Step 1: Import / Create the Design Template
Create your own design or import the template that we have provided. Then, send it to your laser machine using the recommended laser parameters. These settings will vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its available power.
Print Settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Black & White | Enhanced Geometries Inner - Geometries First |
Step 2: Laser Process
Place the material inside your laser machine and cover the rest of the table with paper to improve the vacuum. You will require 6 side parts (2 per sheet) and 4 disks. Remove the protective foil once the cutting is complete.
Laser Parameters:
| Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cutting CO2 | 100% | 0.65 | 10,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - |
Info:
The material parameters for JobControl can be downloaded here: www.troteclaser.com
Step 3: Post-Processing
To assemble your new Christmas tree, you need to friction-fit each section into the disks. Place the largest disk at the base of the tree and work your way up.
Please note: the disk at the very top of the tree is the one with two extra slots for securing your star.
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Inspiration
Now, it's time to decorate! You can use your usual Christmas ornaments, or even try decorating it with individually processed TroGlass ornaments. Look at some of the designs we have come up with at the bottom of this page, or even try creating some of your very own - the sky is your only limit!
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