One sign, four layers, different sign making techniques. Engraving and cutting is combined with multi layer technique and dimensional lettering. Use backlit with LEDs to put the sign in the best perspective.
Preparation
Required material:
Acrylics and Laminates / engravable plastics, 3 mm, 6 mm and 10 mm Acrylics
Several sign making techniques are combined within one sign.
Step 1:
Open the file "Multi-layer-sign" in your graphics software, then send it to the laser. Settings for speed and laser power may vary depending on the machine used.
Black (engraving)
Power: 60 %, Speed: 100 %, Resolution: 500 dpi, air assist on, z-Offset: +1mm
Tip:
Use reverse engraving to protect your materials from dust and keep them clean.
The engraving of the base plate is used as positioning guide.
Several sign making techniques are combined within one sign.
Step 2:
Red (cutting)
3 mm Acrylics Power: 40 %, Speed 0,2 %, Frequency 20.000 Hz, air assist on
6 mm Acrylics Vector marking: Power: 10 %, Speed 1 %, Frequency 2000 Hz, air assist on Cutting: Power: 95 %, Speed 0,2 %, Frequency 20.000 Hz, Z-offset -2 mm, air assist on
10 mm Acrylics Cutting: Power: 95 %, Speed 0,1 %, Frequency 20.000 Hz, Z-offset -3 mm, air assist on
Multi-layer technique with different materials.
Double-sided adhesive tape simplifies assembling.
Tips:
Use the 2 inch lens for engraving the laminate and for cutting 3 mm acrylics
For cutting acrylics of 6 or 10 mm use the 2.5 inch lens and keep in mind that a good exhaust is very important for perfect cutting results when cutting acrylics.
Proper preparation is the secret: Prepare the layers with double-sided adhesive tape, then the assembling only takes some minutes.
Help yourself: Engraving the baseplate and the laminate helps for the correct positioning.
Mounting a top layer on the 10 mm acrylics creates a visual multidimensional effect.
