See our lasers in action!
Laser engraver and cutter
Speedy series: CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
Large-format laser cutter
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 2210 x 3210 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
| Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Industrial marking laser
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
LaserPaper Wedding Invitation
Make a unique and interesting wedding invitation using Trotec's LaserPaper colors range. This processing technique could be used to make laser cut invitations or greetings cards for any special occasion.
Preparation
Required materials
- 1 sheet LaserPaper Colors - Blue
- 1 sheet LaserPaper Colors - Cottage Red with self adhesive backing
All materials can be ordered from our engraving supplies webshop.
Machine used:
- Speedy 100 60 Watts with a 1.5" lens.
Any Speedy-series laser engraver can be used to make this sample.
Tips:
Use two contrasting colors for this tutorial. Darker colors will enhance the visual impact of the finished engraving results. Use a 1.5" lens for detailed cuts.
Step by Step
Step 1: Design
Create your own wedding invitation design or use our template. Send the two graphics to your Trotec laser with the following settings.
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Laser cutting and laser engraving the LaserPaper
Position your paper sheets in your Trotec Laser, covering the rest of the working surface with plain paper to create a strong vacuum. The required parameters will likely vary depending on the laser machine you're using and the power available.
Laser Parameters:
| Color | Process | Power | Speed | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engrave | 30 | 80 | 500 |
| red | cut | 25 | 2.5 | 2000 |
| blue | engrave | 20 | 80 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ON | 0 | Custom |
| 1 | ON | 0 | Default |
| 1 | OFF | 0 | Custom |
Tip:
We used an adjusted version of the standard laser parameters from JobControl optimized for quality. You may need to adjust the settings depending on your laser and the power available. The material parameters of JobControl can be downloaded from www.troteclaser.com
Step 3: Assembly
Fold the blue engraved LaserPaper along the scored edges, and stick the red LaserPaper into the center.
Why should I use Trotec LaserPaper?
Trotec LaserPaper is ideal for all types of invitations. In our range of laser and engraving materials you will find many different colours which are perfect for invitation cards, table decorations and greeting cards.
Inspiration
Try different colours of LaserPaper to make your designs unique.