This sign was inspired by the nostalgic ice cream parlours of the 1950s. Using materials such as acrylic and anodized aluminium, you can easily make this eye-catching sign yourself!
Trotec's material range is specially designed for laser cutting and engraving
Step 1: Configure the Design
Download our template (above) and adapt the graphics to your requirements. Send each sign component to your laser using the following JobControl® print settings:
Print Settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Enhanced Geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Process the Acrylic Sheets (TroGlass and Satin Nickel Silver)
The processing parameters may vary depending on your particular laser system and its wattage.
TIP: Change the colour order in the materials database so that the blue crease line is cut before the red cut line.
Laser Parameters
Process
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Engraving
black
engrave CO2
16
20
500
Cutting
blue
cut CO2
7
1
1000
Cutting
red
cut CO2
50
0.2
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Direction
Advance
1
ON
-
bottom up
-
1
ON
-
-
-
1
ON
-
-
-
TroLase is an UV-resistant acrylic based laminate for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Step 3: Prepare the TroLase Sheet Files
Download our template (above) and adapt the graphics file to your liking. Send the job to your laser.
Print Settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first
Benefiting from a thin top layer, TroLase's composition enables detailed engraving at high speeds
Step 4: Process the TroLase Sheets
Your processing parameters may vary depending on your specific laser and its wattage.
Laser Parameters
Process
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Engraving
black
engrave CO2
60
80
500
Cutting
red
cut CO2
60
1
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Direction
Advanced
1
ON
+1mm
bottom up
-
1
ON
-
-
-
Trotec's engravable veneered wood has a formaldehyde-free fibreboard core, and both sides of each sheet are laminated with real wood
Step 5: Configure the Bamboo Veneered Wood Processing Settings
Open the graphic file and adapt the Bamboo Veneered Wood component to suit your requirements. Send the completed to your laser using the JobControl® settings below.
Print Settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Photo optimized
500dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Ordered Dithering
Enhanced geometries
Sanded smooth and semi-matt varnished, Trotec's Veneered Wood collection is suitable for a wide range of applications
Step 6: Process the Bamboo Veneered Wood Sheet
The laser parameters may vary depending on your laser machine and its wattage.
Laser Parameters
Process
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Engraving
black
engrave CO2
55
50
500
Cutting
red
cut CO2
100
1
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Direction
Advanced
1
ON
+2mm
top down
-
1
ON
-
-
-
Step 7: Assemble the Sign
First, remove the protective foil from the Satin Nicker Silver sheet. Next, glue the pink and red TroGlass pieces to the top and bottom parts of the sheet.
Then, remove the adhesive backing from the Bamboo Veneer Wood cone, and stick the piece to the centre of the sign. Third, peel the sticker from the back of the TroLase Pink/White piece and affix it to the sign so that it is adjacent to the cone (i.e., to form a filled ice cream cone).
Finally, glue the "Ice Cream" lettering on the marked location on the pink acrylic.
Your vintage-inspired "Ice Cream" sign is finally complete!
Why Should I Use Trotec Materials?
Trotec offers a wide selection of materials that are specially designed for laser processing. A minimal number of laser passes are required to cut and engrave Trotec's acrylic, wood, and laminate sheets. Furthermore, the small amount of residue these materials generate significantly reduces product finishing times.
