Engraving
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What are the benefits of specialization versus an extensive product line?
Many people who are just starting their business begin by offering a wide variety of products and services. It’s an…
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Education
5 Troubleshooting Tips for Engraving Acrylic
Problem: Contrast cannot be achieved when surface engraving acrylic. This often happens when the acrylic being used is not a…
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4 Ways to Help Remove Smoke Residue from Your Laser
In standard top-down engraving, there can be a large amount of smoke residue generated. As the debris moves towards the…
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Working with an Odd-Shaped Engraving Space
Engraving plates may be decorated by the manufacturer, making the engraving area non-rectangular. Often the shape looks like two backward…
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How can you find the graphic limitations of a specific engraving machine and lens on a glass ball?
You can find the graphic limitations of your specific machine and lens on a glass ball by engraving a series…
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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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Education
Try This: Wood Signage with Metallic Laser Foil Accents
From rustic to high-end, wood has so many finishes and applications: awards, signage, packaging, gifts, and so on. Step up…
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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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What are the advantages of using green glass acrylic for engraving?
Green glass acrylic has a distinctive green glass-looking edge when laser cut. It looks just like real glass but engraves…
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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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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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What is the best way to organize work areas in a custom engraving shop?
The best way to organize your work areas is to focus on organizing around efficiency. As a custom engraving shop,…
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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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Building Fixtures That Stand the Test of Time
To increase productivity and efficiency when laser processing many of the same parts over and over again, you can use…
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Education
Cleaning Lasering Residue from Wood
I generally try not to laser raw or stained wood that does not have several good coats of finish on it because,…
