Multi-layered Sign

Learn how to make a personalized, multi-layered sign with our TroGlass engraving material.

Preparation

Used material:

Machine used:

Speedy 360, 80 watts
2" lens
Nozzle with big diameter
Vacuum table with white cutting grid

Any Speedy laser machine can be used to make these signs.

Tip:

Experiment with different colours and textures, or using logos from your customers.

Step by Step

Step 1: Base plate

Load our template into your graphics program and change it to fit your needs. Send the job for the base plate (bright white) to the laser with the following parameters:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Color	Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser process base plate

These settings could be different depending on the kind of laser machine and its 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	-	-	-

Step 3: Stripes pattern

Send the job for the stripe pattern and letters to your laser machine with the following parameters:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Color	Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first

Step 4: Laser process stripes pattern

These settings can change depending on the laser machine you own and its 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

Step 5: Colored layers

Send the job for the coloured layers (using TroGlass Frosted and Colour Gloss) with the below parameters.

Before you start cutting the TroGlass sheets, apply the adhesive to the back. Make sure to leave a clearance of 1 1/2" at the top of the sheet—this space will be used for the levitating portion 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

Step 6: Laser process colored layers

Tip: Take off the protective top foil from the TroGlass Frosted and Satins sheets before beginning.

The following settings may be different depending on your type of laser machine and its power.

To precisely place the image, follow 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 — Assemble the multi layer sign

Step 7: Assembly

Begin with adhering the striped pattern to the white base plate. When placing it yourself, find the hole to align it.

Next, be sure that the TroGlass Frosted sheet is precisely glued onto the black ADA.

Afterwards, we attach the TroGlass Colour Gloss pieces. The best way to place them is by putting the letters at the bottom so that the area with no adhesive foil is where it should be. Then the black and green or orange letters can be added.

Repeat these same steps on the back side of the shield. Next, put the triangles in the holes.

Thread a string through the holes and your multi-layered sign is complete.

Why Trotec materials?

No matter if you make personal or standardized signs, Trotec's acrylic sheets are the perfect material solution thanks to their range of styles and high-quality finish. The TroGlass series can be recognized by its extremely robust and scratch-resistant surface. Find out more about our wide variety of colours with different surface types and degrees of transparency.