Speedy series: laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 40 x 24 inches
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
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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 |
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
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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 |
Marking laser stations with galvo marking heads. Marking area up to 44.1 x 25.0 inch.
⚫ Engrave | ⎯ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
Laser type: | CO₂ or Fiber laser |
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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 |
When it comes to creating a custom laser engraving for a customer, sometimes you only have one attempt to achieve the perfect engraving on a unique and irreplaceable item, and you might not even have the proper parameters already established.
In many cases, you cannot even test the workpiece or materials for the perfect parameters and you have to rely on getting it right the first time. Here you can find out how to get good laser settings despite this.
Browse our DIY laser samples, where we have stored settings for many of the most commonly used materials and applications. The exact parameters that you are looking for may very well be located in one of our DIY pages!
Can’t rely on the above points? Don’t worry! We will assist you step-by-step with locating the appropriate parameter settings that you should change in the JobControl® laser software for your application:
You will first need to determine which laser source is suitable for the materials that you are processing. Here you will locate an overview of the processing options for the various laser source types available:
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Acrylic | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Glass | ⚫ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Laminates | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Leather | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Metal * | ⎯ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Paper | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Plastics | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Stone | ⚫ | ⎯ | ⎯ | ||||||
Textiles | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
Wood | ⚫ | ⚫ | ⎯ | ||||||
The material and graphic being laser engraved will always determine which lens you will need to use for each individual job. In general, the more detailed and finer that your graphic is, the shorter the focal length distance of the lens should be. The 2" lens is an “all-round lens” that can cover many applications. For assistance with selecting the correct lens for your job, review the accompanying overview in our tips and tricks section:
The perfect resolution will be determined based on the material and size of the graphic that you are processing. Read here on how to determine the correct resolution that will be suitable for your job.
Always modify the engraving speed to your graphic. For example, for graphics that are small and detailed, move slower (up to 30%) and for large-scale engravings, use higher speeds.
Adjust the power to the engraving speed, i.e. for low speeds of up to 30%, use less laser power (up to approx. 20%), for higher speeds over 30%, the power can also be increased.
Tip: We recommend keeping the laser power as low as possible and using multiple passes for materials that you are inexperienced with. This will assist you with achieving the engraving at slower pace to ensure that you get the perfect result.
Use the high speed and low laser power rule! This is the best basic rule for determining parameters:
We recommend using the positioning aids in the JobControl® laser software to achieve accurate alignment of positioning your workpiece with the engraving and cutting software.
Placing the workpiece in the zero point and securing it is a best practice for accurate processing. For materials and parts that don’t stay stationary easily, you can also use Lego bricks to fix them in place which are adaptable to each individual workpiece.
Never move or remove the workpiece once it has been positioned in the laser!
Do you need more tips for determining parameters? Contact us today and one of our top qualified and highly motivated laser experts will gladly assist you with any additional questions or problems that you have.
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