We used the 2" lens because it produces a more uniform result on large-area engravings.
Step by Step
Step 1: Make design layout
Create your own pattern and adapt it based on your needs. We engraved the camouflage section with the grayscale method. You can learn how this process works here. Use the settings below for the outer shell graphic:
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Relief
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Engraving process outer shell
Place the dark blue LaserPaper in the laser machine and focus on the material. Edit the material parameters to the appropriate power. Do not forget that the material settings can alter depending on the machine and power.
Laser parameters:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
Engraving CO2
40
20
500
red
Engraving CO2
9
2
1000
blue
Cutting CO2
18
2
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
0
High Quality
1
on
0
-
1
on
0
-
Tip:
Cover the remaining working area with standard paper to get a powerful downdraft.
Step 3: Design inner frame and "strip curtain"
Send every single graphic for frame and strip curtain to the laser using the following parameters:
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Vector job
1000 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Inner geometries first
Step 4: Cutting inner frame and "strip curtain"
After you are done with the blue, place the slate gray LaserPaper in the laser machine and cut out the border. Then, using the same parameters as the slate gray, cut out the curtain out of the gold paper.
Laser parameters:
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
blue
Cut CO2
18
2
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
0
-
Step 5: Assembly
To put the voucher together, take the frame and place it on the inner part over the cover (where the grip hole can be found) with the help of the glue or tape. Take the curtain and apply double sided tape to the bottom left and top right. Insert the curtain in the cover and secure it. When the card is opened, the stripes will move similarly to curtains and catch one's eye.
