Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
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: | 1245 x 710 up to 3250 x 3210 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
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: | 190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm |
Max. workpiece height: | 250 - 764 mm |
Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
Transform a notice board into a calendar by combining it with laser engraved aluminium tags
In this tutorial we will show you how to create a unique birthday calendar by combining an IKEA "Vaggis" noticeboard with various Trotec materials, including our brand new range of aluminium tags. You can discover our materials on our engraving supplies webshop.
You can use any Speedy series laser machine to create this sample.
The first step is to either create your own design for the calendar or use our design template. When sending it to the laser use the following parameters:
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
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Standard | 500 dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
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colour | - |
Load the cork board onto the vacuum table and use the settings below to process the material.
Tip:
With cork boards there is a possibility that the material will not be perfectly flat. To ensure accurate processing test the focus on several positions of the cork board. If there are deviations use an average value for the focus.
Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
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black | engrave CO2 | 22 | 70 | 500 |
red | engrave CO2 | 50 | 70 | 500 |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
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1 | on | - | High quality |
1 | on | - | High quality |
For an eye catching design we used TroGlass to create the letters for the header. You can use our “birthday calendar” graphic or choose your own phrase. Send it to your laser with the following parameters:
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
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Cut Job | 1000 dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
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colour | enhanced geometries, inner geometries first |
Begin laser cutting the letters from TroGlass (with double-sided adhesive tape applied). When cutting use the vacuum table. Once the laser cutting process is finished put a strip of paper tape onto the letters to keep them in position.
Tip:
In our example we have used the TroGlass parameters optimised for quality in JobControl
Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
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red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0.2 | 5000 |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
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1 | on | - | - |
To further make the TroGlass lettering stand out we glued it to a wood veneer base plate. For this send the graphic to your laser using the below parameters:
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
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Cut Job | 1000 dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
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colour | enhanced geometries inner geometries first |
Remove the vacuum table and replace it with the aluminium cutting grid table. Load the veneered wood into your laser cutter and begin laser cutting using the below parameters. Once you have finished processing you can clean the workpiece using a damp cloth if required.
Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
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red | Cut CO2 | 100 | 0.8 | 1000 |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
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1 | on | - | High quality |
The final step is to assemble your calendar. Glue your TroGlass letters onto the veneered wood backing. To make sure they are aligned test the positioning and mark the corners. Once you are satisfied glue the letters onto the pin board. When dry your calendar is now ready to use.