The following tutorial will give you step-by-step instructions on how to engrave a design on a wooden photo frame to create a personalized gift or keepsake item.
Offer creative ways to personalize the design for your customer, such as adding names or dates.
Step by Step
Trotec print settings for photo frame engraving
Step 1: Import design
First, you'll need to choose a design. You can use our graphic, or use it as a template or create your own design. Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
-
Laser engraving glass and wood in one step
Step 2: Laser engraving the photo frame
Place the photo frame on the bed of your laser engraver. Make sure the areas you want to engrave are flat because you will be engraving both the wooden frame and glass in one pass. (You will also need to position a distance holder due to the leg on the back of the frame.) Focus on the glass.
When you engrave materials with a height difference, you need to calculate the z-Offset. For this application, we entered an offset value of +7 mm. (The height difference between the two materials is 7 mm.) Note that the required settings can vary based on the laser engraving machine you are using, and the available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Dark engraving (wood)
Black
Engrave CO2
35
50
500
Light engraving (wood)
Red
Engrave CO2
10
50
500
Engraving (glass)
Blue
Engrave CO2
40
50
500
Laser Parameters
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Dark engraving (wood)
1
On
+7 mm
High Quality
Light engraving (wood)
1
On
+7 mm
High Quality
Engraving (glass)
1
On
-
-
Tip:
Cut the leftover acrylic or MDF in circles or cross-shapes and use them as distance holders.
Laser engraving wooden photo frame
Step 3: Cleaning
Use a damp cloth or sponge to remove dust and residue from the frame. Your photo frame is ready for display.
Inspiration
Engraved photo frame as wedding decoration
Use the template to create a variety of keepsake frame s for your customers. You could make frames for several occasions including weddings, graduations, baby showers, birthdays, or other special occasions.
