Laser engraved brick
Find out how you can make an original present for home-builders using a simple clay brick.
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Preparation
Required material
- Clay brick from the DIY store
Machine used
- Speedy 360, 100 Watt
- 1.5" lens
- Vacuum table
For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series
Tip
We used the 1.5" lens because we wanted to engrave a plan with many details. For design with less details, use the 2" lens.
Step by step
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Step 1: Import design
Create your own design or import our template. Send the job to the laser using the driver settings below.
Print driver settings
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color |
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Step 2: Laser engraving the brick
Place the brick into your Trotec laser engraving machine and focus on the surface of the material. Create the material parameter settings. The parameters can differ depending on the laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters engraving
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| black | engrave CO2 | 100 | 30 | 500 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | on | +1 mm | high quality |
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Step 3: Cleaning
Use a wet or damp sponge to clean the surface and bind the dust. - This personalised and original gift is ready to be sold.
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Inspiration
Individualise the bricks with names or dates.
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