We've chosen to use TroGlass Satins and TroGlass Metallic because they have a very high-end finish.
Step by Step
Step 1: Import design
Feel free to try out your own design or you can simply import our provided template and then change it as needed. We have also engraved a recess out of the base plate to hold the TroGlass Metallic ring.
Printer driver settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
none
Halftone
Other
colour
Optimized geometries
Step 2: Engraving base plate
Place the sheet of TroGlass Satin Black on the acrylic grid of your Trotec laser. You're now going to engrave and cut the base plate using the parameters listed below. Always keep in mind that the parameters can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Laser Parameters engraving
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
Engrave CO2
40
10
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
2mm
-
Laser Parameters scratching
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
red
Cut CO2
8
0.8
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
1 mm
-
Laser Parameters cutting
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
blue
Cut CO2
95
0.8
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
Step 3: Design TroGlass Metallic
Upload the job for the TroGlass Metallic ring to the laser using the driver settings below.
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Halftone
Others
Standard
600dpi
none
-
-
Step 4: Engraving TroGlass Metallic
Next, place the TroGlass Metallic sheet on the acrylic cutting table and engrave the job using the parameters below:
Laser Parameters engraving
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
Engrave CO2
16
20
600
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
1 mm
-
Laser Parameters cutting
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut Co2
50
0.2
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
Tip: We used the JobControl® parameters for TroGlass optimized for quality.
Step 5: Design relief engraving
For our final step, we're going to send the files for 3-dimensional wood engravings and the other wooden parts to the laser:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Halftone
Others
Standard
500dpi
None
-
-
Step 6: Laser process relief engraving
Laser Parameters engraving
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
100
30
500
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
3 (!!)
On
-
-
Laser Parameters cutting
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi / Hz
Red
Cut CO2
100
1
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
On
-
-
Tip: When engraving deeply into wood, it can be helpful to cut the job first and engrave the job afterwards.
Step 7: Cleaning and assembling
Wipe down the two acrylic pieces with a damp cloth. The best way to clean the wood relief engraving would be to gentle scrub it with some water and a tooth brush. Here you can find tips for correct cleaning.
Put the acrylic glue on the engraved ring of the base plate and position the TroGlass Metallic ring on it. Press down firmly and allow the glue to cure. Put double-sided adhesive tape or dots where the wooden relief shall be positioned and fix it.
Take the wooden spacer and apply double-sided adhesive tape on both sides. Position it on the left and the right of the black base plate. Make sure to have a rectangular contact surface so that the trophy stands upright.
Finally, fix the lettering "winner" and the corresponding back on the spacers to complete this elegant trophy.
Inspiration
Combine other types of solid wood and TroGlass materials to adapt the trophy to your customers' requirements.
