Import our design template into your graphic program and adapt it according to your needs. Adapt the size of the design to the size of the desk pad you want to make.
Print settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Black & White
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Step 2: Laser process
Put the desk pad into your laser machine and position it at the top left corner into the 0/0 point of the engraving table. Positon your job into the 0/0 point as well.
Laser Parameters:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
engrave CO2
60
100
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-2mm
High quality
Info:
Due to the z-offset of 2 mm, the leaser beam will be defocused and the lines will appear thicker and more intensive than they do in focus.
Step 3: Post-processing
Leather is a natural product which means that there are chances it will burn during engraving or cutting with the laser; it also produces a particular smell. Furthermore, the cutting edges can turn dark and stain. Many different types of leather can be cleans but it is important to test the cleaning method at a discreet place. First off, try to remove the smoke residue with a dry cloth. If that does not work, try cleaning the leather with a damp cloth or an alcohol-based cleaner.
Inspirations
If you want to use the desk pad as a gift, you can add the name of the recipient to your design.
