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Laser Mark Multiple Passes to Minimize Damage
As a laser engraver, you are going to run into unique products with unique challenges. Using multiple passes helps minimize…
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What is a good practice when laser marking an unknown substrate?
Whenever you are laser marking an unknown product or substrate, it is important that you exercise caution when determining your…
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Laser Engraving Watches: Keep it Simple
Watch backs are often pre-stamped with part numbers, logos, and origin of manufacturing. With all of this information, it can…
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Apply Paint-Fill to Leather
A technique to improve the contrast when laser marking leather is to paint-fill it. Essentially, you need to mask the…
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Using Supplier Packaging for Your Own Laser Fixtures
After a little consideration and ingenuity, you may be able to use that packaging as your own custom holding fixture.…
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What is the importance of fume extraction for laser engraving?
Health, safety, and productivity are the cornerstones when discussing fume extraction. A safe work environment combined with healthy employees will…
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Should you use a laser mask?
By considering the advantages and disadvantages of the different products available, you’ll be able to determine if using a laser…
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Tips
Add Color to Stainless Steel Tumblers with Powder Coating
Powder coating involves spraying dry powder on the surface using a small electrical charge. Then, the item is placed in…
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What considerations should be made when using a “vent to air” exhaust system in an engraving shop?
“Vent to air” systems use a simple blower or fan available from your local hardware and industrial supply stores. These…
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Make Block Changes with CorelDRAW’s Print Merge Function
Often, repetitive jobs involve a consistent design along with some simple line changes. These line changes, also known as block…
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What are Macros, and how can they help with repetitive engraving jobs?
If you are extremely computer savvy, you could go and create your own Macros. Macros are little sub-programs that operate…
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Tips
Red Flags When Producing VIN Plates
When a client came into our shop, I thought we were supplying blank VIN trailer tags to replace his old…
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How can I prepare for the arrival of my new laser system?
Your newly acquired laser will likely be shipped in some sort of shipping container. This could be as simple as…
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Try This: The Flip Sheet Technique
The good thing about engraving is that it is permanent. The bad thing about engraving is that it is permanent.…
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What is the most overlooked issue when installing a new laser?
Ventilation is usually the most overlooked issue when installing a new laser. You must have your ventilation properly installed well before…
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Tips
Familiarize Yourself with the Software Before Your New Laser Arrives
Unless you have made special arrangements with your laser distributor, you are responsible for having a proper computer with proper…
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