This is a great example of an application that uses multiple different materials to achieve a striking effect. Learn how to create this stunning coaster by reading the below step-by-step guide.
Preparation
Required material:
2 sheets of TroGlass Colour Gloss, one with double-sided adhesive tape
2 sheets Alder wood 3 mm thick, one with double-sided adhesive tape
Note: you can use any laser machine from our Speedy Series for this application.
Important:
Use the acrylic cutting grid table or the acrylic slat cutting table.
Remove the protective foil from the side of the acrylic that you want to engrave. Leave the protective foil on the bottom as this will protect the acrylic sheet from scratches during handling.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import /create design template
Import our design template into your graphics program, or alternatively, feel free to create your own. Remove the protective foil from the side of the acrylic that you wish to engrave.
Print settings:
process mode
resolution
cut line
standard
500 dpi
none
halftone
others
black & white
enhanced geometries inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser process
Proceed with engraving and cutting out the design (B) from the acrylic sheet with the adhesive tape. For optimal results, we recommend using an acrylic cutting grid table or acrylic slat cutting table as these tables reduce the reflections of the laser beam on the back of the material. Cover the rest of the table and remove the protective film from the top side.
Then, cut the outer contour (B) from the acrylic without the adhesive tape.
Laser Parameters for Acrylic:
colour
process
power (%)
speed (%)
ppi/HZ
black
engrave CO2
14
20
500
red
cut CO2
100
1
1000
passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
1
on
-
-
Laser Parameters for Alder Wood
colour
process
power (%)
speed (%)
ppi/HZ
black
engrave CO2
45
50
500
red
cut CO2
100
1.4
1000
passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
6
-
1
on
-
-
Info:
We have used the standard laser parameters from JobControl® as they are optimised for speed.
The z-offset allows you to get a smooth engraving result.
Step 3: Post-processing
The acrylic material requires no post-processing cleaning. Simply remove the protective foil from the back of the acrylic material, it's that simple!
Once you remove the cover from the cut-out circles, alternate the position of the acrylic and wood items starting from the outside. This will create striking effects without wasting valuable material.
Inspirations
The fiber laser source on the Speedy flexx laser machine creates incredible results on darker acrylic material.
If you use a 1.5" lens, the engraving on the acrylic becomes very bright. You can also cut 3mm material with this lens.
