Laser type:	CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser
Work area:	24.0 x 12.0 up to 40.0 x 24.0 inch
Max. workpiece height:	4.9 - 12.0 inch
Laser power:	20 - 120 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ laser
Work area:	49.0 x 28.0 up to 128.0 x 126.4 inch
Max. workpiece height:	2.0 - 4.4 inch
Laser power:	40 - 400 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ or Fiber laser
Max. work area:	7.5 x 7.5 up to 51.2 x 17.7 inch
Max. workpiece height:	9.8 - 30.1 inch
Laser power:	20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA

Acrylic Christmas Tree

Use acrylic to make this extraordinary Christmas tree. (To browse full materials range, please visit www.engraving-supplies.ca)

Preparation

Required material:

1/2 sheet TroGlass, any colour, 1/8", available at Trotec
fabric band or nylon cord
super glue
Christmas decoration

Machine used:

Speedy 400 flexx
120 Watt with 2" lens

You can also use machines from the SP series. If you are using other machines from the Speedy series, please adjust the cutting file according to the table size.

Important:

Use the acrylic grid cutting table for perfect cutting results on acrylic.

Step by Step

laser cut plexiglass christmas decoration

Step 1: Import /create design template

Import our design template into your graphic program or make your own design. Then send your design to the laser.

Print settings

process mode	resolution	cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

halftone	others
color	enhanced geometries inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser process

Laser cutting TroGlass acrylic creates elegant, polished edges. Position the acrylic sheet into your laser and cover the rest of the table to maximize the exhaust power. Remove the protective foil after the laser process.

Laser Parameters

colour	process	power (%)	speed (%)	ppi/HZ
red	cutting CO₂	30	0.2	5000

passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	on	0	-

Info:

We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl, which are optimized for quality
To download material parameters used for JobControl, go to www.troteclaser.com

Step 3: Post-processing

To assemble the Christmas tree, thread the bands through the single rings starting with the smallest one.

Fasten the rings with knots or use super glue to hold them in position. In our sample we used a distance of 10-12 inches between the rings.

Now let your creativity flow and decorate the acrylic tree with any items you like.

ATTENTION:

Do not use candles with real flames for this acrylic tree. Use electrical candles or light chains to illuminate the tree.

Inspirations

You can refine the design by adding engravings or changing the shape of the cutting contour.
For a taller tree with more rings, use a second acrylic sheet and integrate the additional rings into the tree.