Laser type:	CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser
Work area:	24.0 x 12.0 up to 40.0 x 24.0 inch
Max. workpiece height:	4.9 - 12.0 inch
Laser power:	20 - 120 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ laser
Work area:	49.0 x 28.0 up to 87.0 x 126.4 inch
Max. workpiece height:	2.0 - 4.4 inch
Laser power:	40 - 400 watts

Laser type:	CO₂ or Fiber laser
Max. work area:	7.5 x 7.5 up to 51.2 x 17.7 inch
Max. workpiece height:	9.8 - 30.1 inch
Laser power:	20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA

Acrylic Christmas Tree

Use your laser machine to make this beautiful, eye-catching, laser-cut acrylic Christmas tree.

Preparation

Required material:

half sheet of TroGlass with a thickness of 1/8 in. (3 mm) in any color (browse materials)
fabric band or nylon cord
super glue
Christmas decoration

Machine used:

Speedy 400 flexx
120 Watt with 2" lens

You can also use a laser cutter from our SP series. If you are using other laser machines from the Speedy series, please adjust the cutting file according to the table size.

Important:

Use the acrylic grid cutting table for perfect laser cutting results on acrylic. Find information on different laser tables and how to choose the right one for your application.

Step by Step

laser cut plexiglass christmas decoration

Step 1: Import /create design template

You can make your own design, or import our design template into your graphics program. Then send your design to the laser machine.

Print settings

process mode	resolution	cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

halftone	others
color	enhanced geometries inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser process

After you place the acrylic sheet into your laser machine, you should cover the rest of the table to maximize the exhaust power. Send the job to the laser cutter and process using the parameters below. After processing is complete, remove the protective laserable mask from the TroGlass. Then observe the elegant, polished acrylic edges!

Laser Parameters

color	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 that 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 10-12 in. between the rings.

Finish the piece by adding your creative touch. Add decorations of your choice to complete the impressive decoration.

ATTENTION:

Do not use candles with real flames for this acrylic tree. Use electric or battery-powered lighting 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.