Plant
identification signs
Cut and engrave custom gardening signs with your Trotec laser and label herbs, fruits, vegetables with them.
Check out these three variations: garden gnome, clear or retro design.
![plant signs laser cut](/static_processed/0d7c9bc9f76bcbe99bc5f6f66ec4a172/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/plant-signs/header-plant-identification-signs.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":1280,"height":640,"fit":"cover"}}})
Materials can be found on our engraving supplies webshop.
Preparation
Materials required
- 10 mm acrylics or 4 mm colourful acrylics
Trotec laser machine used
- Speedy 400
- 80 watts
- 2.5 inch lens
Tip
- Use a cutting table to produce this sample
![](/static_processed/b1fcd46e2b62ccafe56117428227d6e3/.pdf?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/_processed_/a/a/csm_acrylic-plant-sign_ce23aa2dcc.png","edits":{"resize":{"width":630,"fit":"cover"}}})
Step by step
Step 1: Importing the graphic
The first step is to import the PDF file into the Corel Draw software and select the graphic you want to process (the tabs below show the working area in Corel Draw). The following graphics can be found in the file:
- garden gnome (optimised for transparent acrylics)
- retro design
- clean design
![some kind of gardening signs made of plexiglass and acrylics](/static_processed/6b79cc09a45a61bb2226a5c3c68e92d2/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/plant-signs/plant-identification-signs.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "plant-identification-signs.jpg")
Step 2: Customise the graphic
Use the text tool to edit the name of the plant, spice or herb. Once you are happy with the text send the graphic to your laser.
![plant plaque from acrylic](/static_processed/6a30f9ff13b07e71b20c988b4c92b8ec/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/plant-signs/plant-sign.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}} "plant-sign.jpg")
Step 3: Laser settings
We used the following parameters with the Speedy 400 laser cutting machine (80 watts with 2.5 inch lens). Depending on your laser machine and the available power these parameters may vary.
Parameters for 10mm acrylic:
Laser engraving: Power: 70% - Speed: 100% - Frequency: Auto - Air Assist: ON
Laser cutting: Power: 100% - Speed: 0.1% - Frequency: 20,000 Hz - Air Assist: ON - Z-Offset: -1.50mm
Parameters for 4mm acrylic:
Laser engraving: Power: 35% - Speed: 10% - Frequency: Auto - Air Assist: ON
Laser cutting: Power: 30% - Speed: 0.1% - Frequency: 8,500 Hz - Air Assist: ON
Hint - Laser cutting table:
By using an acrylic laser cutting table beam reflections on the reverse of the material are prevented.
It is important that gasses produced are extracted when laser cutting acrylics to avoid flames and to achieve crystal-clear flame polished edges.
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