See our lasers in action!
Laser engraver and cutter
Speedy series: 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 |
Acrylic Christmas Tree
Use acrylic to make this extraordinary Christmas tree. (To browse full materials range, please visit www.trotec-materials.com)
Preparation
Required material:
- half sheet of 3 mm TroGlass of any color, available at trotec
- fabric band or nylon cord
- super glue
- Christmas decoration
Machine used:
- Speedy 400 flexx
- 120 Watt with 2" lens
You can also use machines from the SP series. If you are using other machines from the Speedy series, please adjust the cutting file according to the table size.
Important:
Use the acrylic grid cutting table for perfect cutting results on acrylic.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import /create design template
Import our design template into your graphic program or make your own design. Then send your design to the laser.
Print settings
| process mode | resolution | cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| halftone | others |
|---|---|
| color | enhanced geometries inner geometries first |
Step 2: Laser process
Laser cutting TroGlass acrylic creates elegant, polished edges. Position the acrylic sheet into your laser and cover the rest of the table to maximize the exhaust power. Remove the protective foil after the laser process.
Laser Parameters
| colour | process | power (%) | speed (%) | ppi/HZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| red | cutting CO2 | 30 | 0.2 | 5000 |
| passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 0 | - |
Info:
- We used the standard laser parameters from JobControl, which are optimized for quality
- To download material parameters used for JobControl, go to www.troteclaser.com
Step 3: Post-processing
To assemble the Christmas tree, thread the bands through the single rings starting with the smallest one.
Fasten the rings with knots or use super glue to hold them in position. In our sample we used a distance of 25 - 30 cm between the rings.
Now let your creativity flow and decorate the acrylic tree with any items you like.
ATTENTION:
Do not use candles with real flames for this acrylic tree. Use electrical candles or light chains to illuminate the tree.
Inspirations
- You can refine the design by adding engravings or changing the shape of the cutting contour.
- For a taller tree with more rings, use a second acrylic sheet and integrate the additional rings into the tree.