Speedy series: laser engraving and cutting machines for workpieces up to 40 x 24 inches
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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Work area: | 24.0 x 12.0 up to 40.0 x 24.0 inch |
Max. workpiece height: | 4.9 - 12.0 inch |
Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
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Work area: | 49.0 x 28.0 up to 128.0 x 126.4 inch |
Max. workpiece height: | 2.0 - 4.4 inch |
Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
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Max. work area: | 7.5 x 7.5 up to 51.2 x 17.7 inch |
Max. workpiece height: | 9.8 - 30.1 inch |
Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
Putting waves in rigid sheet materials with the laser cutter
Rigid sheets of material like wood or acrylic can be made flexible by cutting bending cut geometries, or "kerf cuts", into them. There are many different shapes and designs that each give different bending behaviours. We have tested a variety of materials like wood and acrylic from 1/8" to 3/16" thick and chosen a few for you. Here, you may find the corresponding graphic templates for download.
Straight cut lines provide a stable radius to bend around. The larger the distance between each cutting line, the wider the bending radius. Depending on the file and the material, a distance of up to 1/64" between each line can be used.
The small wave pattern is interconnected, making the rigid material bendable. This design can be used on materials that are up to 1/8" thick. The bending radius is very wide for this technique.
Using large honeycombs, the curves get tapered at either end and then are cut from the sheet. This technique is common in model making. Because the honeycombs are so large, even wooden boards up to 3/16" thick can be made flexible.
The honeycombs can easily be pulled apart and bunched together, properties that work will with connections like those in bracelets.
Like the first kerf cut, this technique is made completely from cut lines, but has different, more flexible bending properties.
Because of the way that the pattern is designed, this cut allows for flexibility in every direction. This property makes it good for many different artistic applications, such as bag design.
These patterns are general purpose, well suited for a large variety of materials. The shape of each cut line gives both stability and flexibility.
This pattern's unique shape can be bent in every direction and is often used as a design element in itself.
The triangular design for this technique works well with materials up to about 1/8" thick. From 3/16" on, the material becomes too rigid and inflexible.
Below you can find every graphic necessary for our kerf cuts ready to download.
Wood is typically great for these bendable cutting techniques. However, the type of wood used must be carefully considered. The following notes should be followed:
Cutting techniques on acrylic best serve rigid bends (e.g., boxes) or situations where the bending radius does not change often. Putting a constant load on the cutting pattern, like a book, can cause the webs to break.
When processing acrylic, pay attention to the following points:
If you have any more questions about material processing or other kinds of laser applications, feel free to contact us. Our laser experts would be happy to assist you. Additionally, Trotec Academy provides training courses for different topics in laser technologies. We would be happy to schedule an appointment with you.