Moving wind turbine

Trotec materials TroCraft Eco and TroGlass are ideal for model making. Use the following instructions to build this wind turbine with moving blades from just a few small parts.

Preparation

Materials

Equipment

Of course, you can also produce this application with all other machines in the Speedy laser engraving series.

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Why not try different Trotec materials and colors for a different look and finish?

Wind Mill

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Step by step

Step 1

Step 1: Configure Your Laser Settings to Cut the Windmill Blades

Import the graphics and adjust the file to your requirements. Aftterwards, using the following settings, send the file to your laser:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Cut job	1000dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Color	Enhanced Geometries, Inner geometries first

Step 2

Step 2: Cut the Windmill Blades (1mm-Thick TroCraft Eco Sheet)

Lay the 1mm-thick TroCraft Eco sheet on the Honeycomb Cutting Tabletop. Ensure to cover the rest of the working surface to maximize the vaccum's suction.

NOTE: The laser parameters can vary depending on the specific machine used.

Color	Process	Power output %	Speed %	ppi/Hz
Red	CO₂ Cutting	66	2	1,000

Passes	Air Assist	Z offset	Advanced
1	On	0mm	-

TIP: When working with TroCraft Eco, it is recommended that you use a small nozzle to achieve a clean cut.

Step 3

Step 3: Configure Your Laser Settings to Cut the Windmill Tower

Use the following settings to send the windmill tower to your laser:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard Job	333dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Color	Enhanced Geometries

Laser cutting trocraft for moving windmill

Step 4

Step 4: Cut the Windmill Tower (3mm-Thick TroCraft Eco Sheet)

Lay the 3mm-thick TroCraft Eco sheet on the Honeycomb Cutting Tabletop, and cover the rest of the working area once again. Then send the file to the laser using the following settings:

NOTE: Depending on your specific machine, these parameters may differ.

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color	Process	Power %	Speed %	ppi/Hz
Black	Engrave CO₂	15	50	500

Passes	Air Assist	Z offset	Advanced
1	on	0mm	High Quality

Laser Parameters: Cutting

Color	Process	Power %	Speed %	ppi/Hz
Red	CO₂ cutting	100	0.8	1,000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-offset	Advanced
1	On	0mm	-

Step 5

Step 5: Configure Your Laser Settings to Cut the Windmill Base and Blade Fastening Ring

Send the graphic for the stand made from TroGlass with the following settings to your Trotec Laser:

Process Mode	Resolution	Cut Line
Standard	500dpi	None

Halftone	Others
Color	Enhanced Geometries, Inner geometries first

Step 6

Step 6: Cut and Engrave the Windmill Base and Fastening Ring (TroGlass Satins Sheet)

Replace the Honeycomb Cutting Tabletop with the Acrylic Cutting Grid Table. Then, place the TroGlass sheet on the work area.

TIP: Use the large nozzle, as this is the best choice for processing TroGlass.

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color	Process	Power %	Speed %	ppi/Hz
Black	Engrave CO₂	20	50	500

Passes	Air Assist	Z offset	Advanced
1	On	0.5mm	High Quality

Laser Parameters: Scratching

Color	Process	Power %	Speed %	ppi/Hz
Red	CO₂ cutting	50	0.4	5,000

Passes	Air Assist	Z offset	Advanced
1	On	0mm	-

Step 7

Step 7: Assembly

First, attach the the windmill tower to the TroGlass base. Next, place the blade component on the tip of the windmill tower, and fix it in place with the TroGlass ring. Be careful not to pasten the ring too tightly so that the blades are capable of turning.

Your windmill made entirely from TroCraft Eco and TroGlass Satins is now ready!

Inspiration

As an alternative to this Don Quijote-inspired model windmill, you can also create a modern three-bladed windmill
Change it up and use multiple TroGlass colours
To prevent the blades from falling off of the model, we recommend that you glue the TroGlass fastening ring to the windmill tower tip

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