Wall clock made from TroLase ADA Signage

Laser cutting and engraving a wallclock from TroLase ADA Signage

In this tutorial we will show you how to create a unique wall clock using TroLase ADA Signage material.
To view the full range of Trotec materials, please visit our engraving supplies webshop.

Preparation

Required material:

TroLase ADA Signage 1.6 mm: 1/4 sheet, black with adhesive foil
TroLase ADA Signage 1.6mm: 1/4 sheet, light grey
TroLase ADA Signage 1.6 mm: red with adhesive foil
(materials available at Trotec)
Clockwork
Material to cover the engraving table (such as paper)
Paper tape

Laser machine used:

Speedy 360
80 Watt with 1.5" lens

Any Speedy series laser machine can be used to create this sample.

Important information:

Use either the acrylic laser cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table as they eliminate reflections of the laser beam and deliver excellent cutting results.
Remove the protective foil after laser processing as it protects the material from scratches
As we have used filigree graphics we used the 1.5" lens to create this sample

Step by Step

Step 1: Import /create design template

Import our design template into your graphic program and send the jobs to the laser machine.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
colour	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser processing

For the best results we recommend using the acrylic laser cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table. They minimise the reflections of the laser beam on the back of the material. Place the TroLase ADA sheet onto your laser table and cover the rest of the table to maximise the exhaust power.

Laser Parameters

Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
red	Cut CO₂	38	0.8	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	on	-	-

Tips:

We recommend the standard laser parameters from JobControl^® optimised for quality. We chose these settings due to the filigree design used, however the light grey base plate can be cut with the faster "speed" parameters.
The material parameters for JobControl^® can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.co.uk

Step 3: Post-processing

Remove the protective foil from the base plate and then remove the protective foil from the adhesive, and glue the two discs together. Then remove the protective foil from the top plate and position the red material. Mount the clockwork and your clock is ready to display on your wall!

Inspiration

You can use other materials including TroGlass, acrylic or wood to create this sample. You can find a number of different materials at www.engraving-supplies.co.uk.
It is possible to mark the clock hands using a fiber laser in a Speedy flexx laser machine.