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Laser engraver and cutter
Speedy series: laser engraving and cutting machines for workpieces up to 40 x 24 inches
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
| 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 |
Large-format laser cutter
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 49.0 x 28.0 up to 87.0 x 126.4 inch |
| Max. workpiece height: | 2.0 - 4.4 inch |
| Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Industrial marking laser
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Multi Layer sign: laminates and acrylics
Step by step guide
One sign, four layers, different sign making techniques. Engraving and cutting is combined with multi-layer techniques and three-dimensional lettering. Use backlit with LEDs to put the sign in the best perspective.
Preparation
Required material:
- Engravable acrylics and laminates: 1/8", 1/4" and 3/8"
Used Trotec Laser:
- Speedy 360
- 100 watts
- 2 inch lens and 2.5 inch lens
Step by Step
Step 1:
Open the file "Multi-layer-sign" in your graphics software, then send it to the laser. Settings for speed and laser power may vary depending on the machine used.
Black (engraving)
Power: 60%, Speed: 100%, Resolution: 500dpi, Air Assist: On, Z-offset: +1mm
Tip:
Use reverse engraving to protect your materials from dust and keep them clean.
Step 2:
Red (cutting)
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1/8" Acrylics
Power: 40%, Speed: 0.2%, Frequency: 20 000Hz, Air Assist: On -
1/4" Acrylics
Vector marking: Power: 10%, Speed: 1%, Frequency: 2000Hz, Air Assist: On
Cutting: Power: 95%, Speed: 0.2%, Frequency: 20 000Hz, Z-offset: -2 mm, Air Assist: On -
3/8" Acrylics
Cutting: Power: 95%, Speed: 0.1%, Frequency: 20 000Hz, Z-offset: -3 mm, Air Assist: On
Tips:
- Use the 2 inch lens for engraving the laminate and for cutting 1/8" acrylics
- For cutting acrylics of 1/4" or 3/8" thickness use the 2.5 inch lens and keep in mind that a good exhaust is very important for perfect results,
- Proper preparation is the secret: Prepare the layers with double-sided adhesive tape, then the assembling only takes a few minutes.
- Help yourself: Engraving the baseplate and the laminate helps for the correct positioning.
- Mounting a top layer on the 3/8" acrylics creates a visual multidimensional effect.
- Be creative! Post your sign ideas on our Facebook Page!