Engraving
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Be Outgassing Aware: A warning to laser users
Not all materials are laser-safe, and some can produce an outgassing hazard when laser processed. PVC and Polycarbonate products produce hazardous…
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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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Education
Try This: Engraved Denim
Denim is everywhere. From head to toe, you can find any garment and accessory made of this fabric – it’s…
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Education
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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Education
Take Advantage of Larger Laser Bed Capabilities
A laser system with a larger bed size is no longer a penalty for slower engraving speed. System manufacturers have listened to…
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Is there more than one way to fabricate a raised-character or Braille sign?
It’s true that there are several methods of fabricating raised-character and Braille signs. As an engraver, if you want to…
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What fabrication equipment can an engraving shop benefit from?
This equipment could come in handy in your engraving shop: Beveling Machines – great for beveling the edges on cut tags, signs,…
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What upgrades should I install to my rotary engraving software?
Collections of optimized engraving fonts are available to meet all project needs. Most engraving software is upgradable to include full-color…
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Education
Try This: Convert Color Graphics into Grayscale Lasering with Manual Method
Sometimes, the customer won’t have a grayscale image or logo that is ideal for laser engraving. It’s not the end…
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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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Rules for Keeping the Laser and Operator Healthy: Materials and substrates
We can avoid bad incidents with a few special safety rules. In terms of materials and substrates, here are a…
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Education
Use a Braille Translator – It’s the Law
Don’t try to save money by avoiding the use of a Braille translator. The law requires that all Braille be…
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Reduce Run Times with the DPI Setting
DPI is a common engraving resolution setting that can have dramatic effects on engraving run times. Many substrates such as…
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What are some unique productive features on new laser systems?
Consider features like an adjustable exhaust plenum, a lighting system inside the laser, and air/nitrogen assist. These are features that…
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Education
Say Yes to the ADA! Adding ADA signage to your business
Back in 1991, when rumors started circulating in the engraving industry that a new law called the “ADA” might put…
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Common Applications for Industrial Laser Engraving
If you’re looking to expand your laser engraving operations, consider product or process identification markets. With industrial applications, your customer…
