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Marking Musts: What you need to mark trophy cups with a CO2 laser
When you are processing metal with a CO2 laser, it is necessary to apply a special paste or spray, which must…
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What are the ideal settings for laser marking alder wood?
For a 120-watt laser with a 2-inch lens, set the following parameters: Engraving: Power: 15%; Speed: 20%; 500 ppi; Air Assist:…
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What factors play into the decision-making process of which type of laser to use?
Application needs: Will you use the laser for a specialized application, or are you looking for a broad range of capabilities? Galvo…
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Metal Marking with a CO2 Laser
Blank metals can be marked with a CO2 laser engraving machine only if you use a laser marking solution. The metal-marking solution…
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How do you engrave wood with a laser?
The process starts with a computer design software, such as CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator, where an image is downloaded or…
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Engraving Templates: Finding the right contour
The transfer of the workpiece contours into your graphics program is a key factor in creating templates. There are several methods:…
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What type of production environment is most suitable for a galvo laser?
Unlike flatbed laser machines, galvo lasers are not commonly used as stand-alone machines but are instead integrated with other processes in a production…
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What tools are recommended for decorating odd-shaped wood items?
When a wood object is an abnormal shape, there are a lot of things that can be done to assist…
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Common Mistakes When Processing Acrylic: Flare-ups
On occasion, it is possible to get a flare-up when cutting thicker acrylic, depending on the type of exhaust and…
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What type of work is a galvo laser best suited for?
Galvo laser machines generally have smaller marking areas, which are optimized for specialized applications. Workstations can be configured in different…
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Education
Try This: Laser Marking Stainless-Steel Cutlery
Cutlery is continuously a best seller for shops equipped with laser technology – so how can you take it to…
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Which technologies are the best to use when decorating wood?
There are many technologies that lend themselves to wood, starting with traditional hand cutting, sanding, and carving tools, to power…
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What is the main advantage of using a galvo laser to cut?
Speed is a main advantage of the galvo laser, and the advantage is especially noticeable when you’re working with thinner…
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What is the purpose of a rotary engraving attachment?
With the rotary engraving attachment, you can use your laser engraver to process tumblers, cups, vases, and bottles of various sizes and diameters.…
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How do you connect the rotary attachment onto the laser engraving machine?
First, move the laser machine table to its lowest position. On some models – for example, our Speedy 360 and Speedy 400 –…
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How do you clean engraved laminate after processing?
If smoke residue occurs on the piece of laminate during laser processing, clean it off using methylated spirits. Simply wipe…
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