Name tags made of different TroLase engraving materials

You can make amazing name tags using different types of TroLase materials and your Trotec laser. Below is a step-by-step guide.
Engraving materials are available at Trotec. Browse our product range: www.engraving-supplies.ca

Preparation

Required material:

TroLase Purple/White, 1/16" (L582-206)
TroLase Burgundy/White, 1/16" (L622-206)
TroLase Light grey/White, 1/16" (L322-206)
Magnet for name tags
Materials available at Trotec
Superglue

Used machine:

Speedy 360, 80 Watts with 1.5" lens

For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.

Important:

Due to the delicate design we used the 1.5" lens
Use the acrylic cutting grid or the aluminum cutting grid table. It reduces the beam reflections to a minimum.

See the complete production process in this video turorial:

Step by Step

Step 1: Import /create design template

Import our design template into your graphic program and adapt it according to your requirements.

Important:

Our template has been designed for 1/16" thick material. If you are using other types of engraving materials, you will need to adapt the parameters.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser process

Place the sheet of wood in the laser and cover the rest of the table to get the best exhaust power. Engrave and cut the various parts.

Laser Parameters

Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
red	cut CO₂	40	0.7	1000
black	engrave CO₂	35	60	500

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	on	-	-
1	on	-	-

Tip:

We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl^® optimized for speed
The material parameters of JobControl^® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com
Start the engraving from the bottom.This reduces the cleaning.

Step 3: Post-processing

As soon as all parts have been engraved and cut, you can assemble them using super glue. Finally, affix the magnet or pin on the back of the name tag. Now it's ready!