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 |
In this tutorial, we show you how to create personalised printed cards with JobControl® Vision Software and camera systems.
You can also create this sample using a Speedy 300, Speedy 400 or SP500 with the JobControl® Vision software.
Create your own design or use our template for the inner part of the card. For a more personal card, you can add the name and age of the recipient before printing.
Next, send your design to the laser with the settings below, in this case only the registration marks and cutting line. You should then deactivate the layer with the graphic design so that it is not sent to the laser.
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
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Standard | 1000 dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
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Colour | enhanced geometries inner geometries first |
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters | Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) |
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RegMark | Black | RegMark | - | - |
Creasing | Red | Cut CO2 | 3.5 | 2 |
Cutting | Blue | Cut CO2 | 7 | 1 |
Cutting | Desert blue | Cut CO2 | 15 | 4 |
ppi/Hz | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
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- | - | - | - | - |
1000 | 1 | on | +1.5 mm | - |
1000 | 1 | on | - | - |
1000 | 1 | on | - | Correction 20 |
Connect JobControl® to the laser.
Move the job from the queue on the plate and place it in the print position in the machine. To do so, move the laserpointer to the middle of any registration mark and then drag the corresponding one to the crosshairs in JobControl®.
Use the “What you see is what you get” function (WYSIWYG) in JobControl® for easier positioning.
First adjust the focus on the paper. To calibrate the camera, go to Settings - Options - Hardware - Vision. The goal is to have the registration mark stand out from the background.
Next, move the camera to any registration mark on the print. With the ideal settings of Exposure, Gamma and Threshold, the circle around the registration mark will be green. The bar below the preview will also be green. You may adapt these parameters accordingly.
For compensation choose fully nonlinear. With this selection the software can adjust the job to scaled and rotated prints.
After you set up the camera you can start your job.
If the position and orientation of the laser job in JobControl® fits the position of the material on the working area, JobControl reads all registration marks automatically and cuts the job.
If the positions do not fit together, you will need to manually assign the position by placing the camera at the first registration mark. If the bar below the camera preview is green, confirm with Enter. If the print is distorted, assign the second registration mark to the correct position. The remaining registration marks will then be read automatically.
For the outer part of the card we used double-page printed paper.
In this case we are not using registration marks because we aren't contour cutting.
Next, send your design to the laser using the parameters below.
For a sophisticated finish on your card, you can add an engraving with a pattern or the name of the recipient.
Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
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Standard | 500 dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
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Colour | enhanced geometries inner geometries first |
Use our parameters for the outer card. The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
If you use another type of paper, test the right parameter settings on a small sample piece.
Laser Parameters | Colour | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) |
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Creasing | Red | Cut CO2 | 5 | 2 |
Cutting | Desert blue | Cut CO2 | 20 | 3.8 |
ppi/Hz | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
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1000 | 1 | on | +1.5 mm | - |
1000 | 1 | on | - | Correction 20 |
The next step is folding the card. This is the tricky part. Start with the middle fold and then work your way up by folding the cake tiers.
Then put the inner card inside the outer card. Use either adhesive dots or tape or glue.
You may want to play it safe and fold the card before processing. On the first try, you can cut the job on normal, unprinted paper (80 gsm) with less power for the creasing. Just change the process of the Black parameter to "Skip."
In a hurry? Try an engraved card. Just use the same design on white or colourful paper. Again make sure to use paper with a minimum weight of 150 gsm.