See our lasers in action!
Laser engraver and cutter
Speedy series: Laser engraving and cutting machines for formats up to 1016 x 610 mm
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⚫ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂, Flexx or Fiber laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 610 x 305 up to 1016 x 610 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 125 - 305 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 120 watts |
Large-format laser cutter
SP series: CO2 laser cutter for large-format materials.
| ⚫ Engrave | ⚫ Cut | ⎯ Mark |
| Laser type: | CO₂ laser |
|---|---|
| Work area: | 1245 x 710 up to 2210 x 3210 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 50 - 112 mm |
| Laser power: | 40 - 400 watts |
Industrial marking laser
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 |
|---|---|
| Max. work area: | 190 x 190 up to 1300 x 450 mm |
| Max. workpiece height: | 250 - 764 mm |
| Laser power: | 20 - 100 watts / 20 + 100 watts MOPA |
Wooden beard combs
Be inspired by these fantastic wooden beard combs made with Trotec engraving wood. This easy to follow tutorial includes the graphic file for download as well as the parameters used on these designs.
Preparation
Material needed:
- 3 mm MDF, available on our webshop
- Extra material, such as laser paper to cover the rest of the working area
Trotec Machine used:
- Speedy 360, 100 Watt
- 2" lens
- honeycomb table
Usage Tips:
- Once the material has been placed in the laser machine, cover the remaining work area with one more sheet of paper to ensure sufficient coverage.
- A 2'' lens is recommended to create a clean, fast cut.
Step by Step
Step 1: Make design layout
The first step entails downloading the comb template. With different design templates to select from, you may select the size of your choice based on the indivuals beard size. Once you have decided on the design, insert the wood on the work area and cover the remainder with other material.
Print settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | enhanced geometries, inner geometries first |
Step 2: Engraving process
Adjust the parameter settings. The right settings can differ depending on the laser machine used and laser power available.
Laser Parameters
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engrave CO2 | 55 | 50 | 500 |
| red | cut CO2 | 100 | 1.8 | 1000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | 6 mm | - |
| 1 | on | - | - |
Step 3: Post-processing
Once the laser cutting and engraving steps are completed, remove carefully the comb from the rest of the wood, taking precaution not to break the smaller pieces. Using a warm compress cloth, clean the comb and once this is done, the wooden comb is ready!