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Moving wind turbine
made from Trotec materials TroGlass and TroCraft Eco
Trotec materials TroCraft Eco and TroGlass are ideal for model making. Use the following instructions to build this wind turbine with moving blades from just a few small parts.
Preparation
Required Material:
Machines Used:
- Speedy 360, 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Vacuum table with honeycomb cutting table and acrylic cutting grid
Of course, you can also produce this application with all other machines in the Speedy laser engraving series.
Tip:
- Why not try different Trotec materials and colors for a different look and finish?
Step by Step
Step 1: Design
Import the graphics and then adapt the file to your requirements. Send the graphic to the laser machine with the following print settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Job | 1000dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Enhanced Geometries, Inner Geometries first |
Step 2: Laser Process the TroCraft Eco (1mm)
Lay the thin TroCraft Eco on the honeycomb cutting table in your machine and cover the rest of the working surface to create a stronger vacuum. Please note parameters can vary depending on machine used and available laser power.
| Color | Process | Power output % | Speed % | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | CO2 cutting | 66 | 2 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | 0mm | - |
Tip:
For a clean cut quality when working with TroCraft Eco, please use a small nozzle.
Step 3: Print the Wind Turbine to the Laser
Send the graphics for the turbine column to your laser machine with the following settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Job | 333dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Enhanced Geometries |
Step 4: Laser Process TroCraft Eco (3mm)
Lay the 3mm thick TroCraft Eco on the honeycomb cutting table in your laser, and cover the rest of the working area again. Then send the file to the laser with the following settings. The laser parameters may change depending on the machine used and the available laser power.
Laser parameters: Engraving
| Color | Process | Power % | Speed % | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Engrave CO2 | 15 | 50 | 500 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 0mm | High Quality |
Laser parameters: Cutting
| Color | Process | Power % | Speed % | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | CO2 cutting | 100 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | 0mm | - |
Step 5: Print the Stand to the Laser
Send the graphic for the stand made from TroGlass with the following settings to your Trotec Laser:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Job | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Enhanced Geometries, Inner Geometries first |
Step 6: Laser process the TroGlass Black Satins
Change the honeycomb cutting table for your acrylic cutting table and lay the TroGlass material in your Trotec Laser.
Laser parameters: Engraving
| Color | Process | Power % | Speed % | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Engrave CO2 | 20 | 50 | 500 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | 0.5mm | High Quality |
Laser parameters: Scratching
| Color | Process | Power % | Speed % | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | CO2 cutting | 50 | 0.4 | 5,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | 0mm | - |
Tip:
Change and use the large nozzle. This is the best choice for working with TroGlass material.
Step 7: Assembly
Lay out all 4 parts.
First insert the wind turbine pillar into the base, and then hang the blade component on the nose and fix it with the small circle of TroGlass.
It should be pressed only tight enough so that the wind turbine can turn.
The movable wind turbine made from the Trotec material range is ready.
Inspiration
- As an alternative to the "Don Quijote" wind turbine, you can also cut a system with modern, three-bladed blades
- Change it up and use a different color TroGlass if you like it more colorful.
- We recommend that you glue the fastening loop from TroGlass.
