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Laser engraved trophy label made of TroLase Foil
Discover how to create a personalized trophy label using a Speedy flexx and TroLase foil.
Preparation
Required material:
- 1/4 sheet TroLase foil silver brushed (or any other color of your choice)
- Material to cover the engraving table
Machine used:
- Speedy 360 flexx, 80/30 Watt
- 2.85" lens
- Vacuum table and honeycomb cutting table
Any machine in the Speedy family can create this DIY tutorial (no fiber laser necessary)
Tips:
We did the engraving for this sample with a fiber laser, since the design is so detailed. We get a better product thanks to the fiber laser's smaller spot size. This only works with metallic TroLase foils (matte silver, brushed silver, gold, copper).
You can still process all TroLase foils with a CO2 laser.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import design
Create a design of your own or use the template we designed. Change it depending on the size of your trophy if needed. Send the job to your laser with the following driver settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line | Halftone | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1000 dpi | None | Color | - |
Info: When you engrave using a fiber laser, be sure to have a 1000 dpi resolution. The high resolution works best when combined with the fiber laser's small spot size.
Step 2: Laser process label
Place the TroLase foil inside of your laser and then focus it. Next, set the parameters according to the below guidelines. The parameters we give may change depending on your laser machine and laser power.
Laser Parameters Engraving:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Engrave FLP | 20 | 55 | 30,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 0mm | - |
Laser Parameters Scratching:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 8 | 1 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | 4 mm | - |
Laser Parameters Kiss-cut:
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Cut CO2 | 9 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - |
Laser Parameters Cutting:
| Color | Process: | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Cut CO2 | 40 | 2 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - |
Info:
The benefit of a fiber laser is its smaller spot size, which means that less heat will be applied to the foil. The foil will stay flat and not bend.
Step 3: Cleaning
Wipe the sticker using a damp cloth. This is best done inside of the engraving cabinet with the exhaust on.
Inspiration
Our TroLase Foil is available in a variety of colours. Look through our webshop and get inspired for your next project.
You may also use TroLase foil for outdoor applications, such as mailbox labels or doorbell nameplates.
