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Multi-layered Sign
Create your own unique multi-layered sign using TroGlass material using this "how to" guide.
Preparation
Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Nozzle with big diameter
- Vacuum table with white cutting grid
You can use any machine in the Speedy range to create these signs.
Tip:
Experiment with different colours and textures, or using logos from your customers.
Step by Step
Step 1: Base plate
Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job of the base plate (bright white) to the laser using the driver settings below:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Laser process base plate
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 24 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
Step 3: Stripes pattern
Send stripe pattern job and the letters to the laser machine, using the driver settings below:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 4: Laser process stripes pattern
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 38 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
Step 5: Colored layers
Send the colored layers job consisting of TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Color Gloss to the laser using the driver settings below.
Before cutting the TroGlass Color Gloss and TroGlass Frosted sheet apply adhesive to the back, keeping a minimum of 4cm clear to the top of the sheet - this space is needed for the levitating part and the triangles.
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 6: Laser process colored layers
Tip: Remove the top protective foil for TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Satins before cutting.
The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.
To exactly position the graphic use the green positioning line.
| Laser Parameters | Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | Black | Engraving CO2 | 16 | 20 | 500 |
| Cutting | Red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0.2 | 5,000 |
| Creasing | Blue | Cut CO2 | 5 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Positioning | Green | Positioning | - | - | - |
| Laser Parameters | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | 1 | ON | - | Bottom Up | High Quality |
| Cutting | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Creasing | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Positioning | - | - | - | - | - |
Step 7: Assembly
Start by sticking the stripe pattern on the white base plate. To place it yourself, look for the hole to align it.
Next, make sure the TroGlass Frosted plate is glued exactly on the black ADA.
Following that, comes the TroGlass Color Gloss plate. It is best to position them with the letters at the bottom and to make sure that the area without adhesive foil is exactly positioned. Then the black and green or orange letters are pasted on.
Repeat these steps for the back of the shield. Then, the triangles are inserted into the holes provided.
Finally, a string is feathered through the holes and the multi-layer shield is finished.
Why trotec materials?
Regardless of whether you create individual or standardized signs, Trotec acrylic sheets offer the best solution due to their variety and high-quality workmanship. The TroGlass series is characterized by its extremely tough and scratch-resistant surface. Discover our numerous colors with different surfaces and degrees of transparency.
