Our brand new tutorial allows you to create unique nametags using different TroLase engraving materials and your laser machine. You can purchase TroLase and other engraving materials from our webshop.
Any Speedy series laser engraving machine can be used to create these samples.
Important information:
We used the 1.5" lens to create these samples due to the nature of the design
Use the acrylic laser cutting grid or the aluminium cutting grid table. It keeps beam reflections on the material to a minimum.
In the below video tutorial you can see the complete production process:
Step by Step
Step 1: Importing the design template
Begin by importing our template into your graphics program and adapting it as required. You can also use your own designs to create your name tags.
Important information:
Our template is designed for 1.6 mm material. You will need to adapt the parameters if you are using thicker or different materials.
Print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Colour
enhanced geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser cutting and engraving
Position your material onto your laser bed. To maximise exhaust power you can cover the empty bed space with paper.
Laser Parameters
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
red
cut CO2
40
0.7
1000
black
engrave CO2
35
60
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
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1
on
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Tips:
In our example we have used the standard JobControl® speed parameters
You can download TroLase and other material parameters for JobControl® from www.troteclaser.co.uk
To reduce cleaning time begin the engraving job from the bottom
Step 3: Post-processing
Once all parts have been laser cut and engraved you can assemble them using superglue. Attach a magnet or pin to the back of your tags and they are ready to use!
Inspiration
To enahnce the finished results you can use the quality parameters, which allows for a refined laser engraving.
