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Laser engraved brick
Find out how you can make an original present for home-builders using a simple clay brick.
Preparation
Required material:
- Clay brick from the DIY store
Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 100 Watt
- 1.5" lens
- Vacuum table
For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.
Tip:
We used the 1.5" lens because we wanted to engrave a plan with many details. For design with less details, use the 2" lens.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import design
Make your own design or import our template. Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print driver settings
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color |
Step 2: Engraving the brick
Put the brick into your Trotec laser and focus on the surface of the material. Make the material parameter settings. The parameters can vary depending on laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters engraving
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engrave CO2 | 100 | 30 | 500 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | +1 mm | high quality |
Step 3: Cleaning
Use a wet sponge to clean the surface and bind the dust. - This original present is ready to be sold.
Inspiration
Individualize the bricks with names or dates.
