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
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
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-
1
on
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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!
Inspirations
You can also use the parameters optimized for quality. This enhances the engraving result.
