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 128.0 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

Lucky Charms

Charms for the New Year

Combine aluminum tags with other materials to make personalized lucky charms for the New Year.

Preparation

Used material:

Aluminum Tags round large (32 mm) in any color
TroLase 1.6 mm in various colors
TroGlass 3 mm in various colors
Plywood 3 mm
Chain or key ring

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Machine used:

Speedy 360
80 watts
2" lens
Vacuum table with acrylic grid for TroLase and acrylic
Honeycomb cutting tabletop for wood

This sample can be made with any other machine of the Speedy laser engraver series.

Tip:

To engrave a whole series of tags, we recommend using a jig. Click the link below for our step-by-step tutorial:

Template for processing Trotec aluminum tags

Step by Step

trotec aluminium tags for laser engraving

Step 1: Aluminum tag

Import our template and tailor it to your requirements. Send the job to the laser using the following driver settings:

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	1000dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	-

Step 2: Laser process aluminum tag

The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

Laser Parameters: Engraving

Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
black	Engrave CO₂	20	20	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Advanced
1	ON	-	top down	-

Step 3: Charm

Import our template and adapt it to your requirements. Send the job for each charm to the laser using the following driver settings listed below.

Print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 4: Laser process charm

The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of laser machine and available laser power.

For all materials we use our standard setting from JobControl

Step 5: Assembly

To assemble the lucky charm, simply pair the aluminum tag and a pendant of your choice using a bead chain or a keyring. Make this application your own by mixing various colors, materials, and designs.

Are you looking for the right material for your New Year's lucky charms?

At Trotec, our wide range of high-quality laser materials can be used for many application types. Try making these DIY charms with wood or acrylic and make this application your own.

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