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Helpful Tools to Fix Contrast Issues When Lasering Graphics
The larger and more prominent the lasered graphic, the more likely you will want to fix the contrast challenges. A…
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Types of Compressors for Sandcarving
Most people think that a compressor is a compressor, but that’s far from true. There are at least five different…
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Upgrading Your Business with a Large-Format Laser
This article appears in the March ’22 issue of GRAPHICS PRO. To ensure you don’t miss out on other industry-focused…
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Crystal D Expands with New Warehouse
Crystal D, a supplier of corporate awards and gifts, announces it has purchased a new building in St. Paul, Minnesota…
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Risks of Improper Air Filtration When Laser Engraving
Professional filtering fume extractors are often bundled with laser engravers as “ready-to-run” packages or recommended as key accessories. It may…
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How Main Street Shops Can Take Steps Toward Sustainability
As I welcome a new year, I start to plan how I can lighten my load. Out with the old,…
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ShopWorks Hosts Order Processing Webinar
ShopWorks hosts a webinar titled “Get Your Orders Out Faster” on Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. ET. Hosted by industry…
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3 Ways to Make an Award More Modern
With the continual upgrades to the smartphone, more and more people embrace photography. 1.2 trillion photos are posted to social…
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Creating a Logo Design Tip Sheet for Engraving Customers
When considering a production project for a customer, you will want to have a discussion regarding the graphics to be…
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What to Consider When Planning Your Sandcarving Shop Layout
Abrasive etching — more commonly known as sandblasting or sandcarving — is a process that requires some careful thought when…
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Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Paint for Color Filling
When it comes to color filling after sandcarving, the type of paint you choose will affect the finished look. Below,…
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Michigan Amputee Finds Purpose in Laser Engraving Business
Brandon Smith, a Michigan native, lost his right leg in 2018 after it was irreversibly damaged in a hunting accident.…
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How Customization Shops Can Make Customer Service a Priority
Customer service is a lost art for many lines of work and all-size companies, and it starts with the time…
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Extruded vs. Cast: Lasering Acrylic Products
Acrylics are a type of plastic. Acrylic is typically very hard and durable. For our industry, acrylic is either manufactured…
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Awards: Annealed Glass vs. Tempered Glass
Annealed glass is glass that has been very slowly cooled after it has been made at over 1,500 F. This…
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Adjusting a Laser for Rounded Objects and Glassware
When marking or engraving insulated tumblers and glassware, if there is a taper, the graphics in the drawing need to…
