Engraving
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News
Industry Events Impacted by COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic causes stay-at-home orders to be in place across the nation, event organizers within the decorated apparel…
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Videos
How To: Debossed Designs into Leather Patches
Debra Salley from Epilog explains how to create stamps for debossing on leather using your laser engraver. Some of the main…
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Education
How to Figure Out the Best Laser Settings for Different Substrates
When preparing to engrave on a new product or material for the first time, the operator should dedicate the first…
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What type of artwork do you need to run with a fiber laser?
Most fiber laser systems will accommodate vector files or bitmaps. However, 3-D (over curve marking) can only be done using vector…
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How deep can laser engraving go?
This will vary based on the substrate, the tone of the artwork, and the speed and power settings used. For…
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Education
Benefits of Using a Laser Engraver Over a Rotary Machine
The major benefit of using a laser engraver is the production time you save. Laser engraving is much faster than…
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How do I create a checkering pattern with my laser?
Note: Instructions are done in CorelDRAW. For most background graphics, I draw the repeating element. For checkering, a diamond shape…
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Education
Shop Talk: Using a Laser for a Wordy Wall Sign Job
Not long ago, we completed one of the wordiest sign projects of individual letters and logos I can remember doing.…
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Education
Engraving Acrylic
When it comes to the perfect substrate to use in your laser engraver, you can make a very good argument…
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Education
A Checklist for Engraving Glass Ball Ornaments
The keys to successfully engraving glass ball ornaments are: Low power Low resolution (DPI) Quality stock Darker colors for greater…
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Education
Try This: Laser Engrave a Business Card Holder
Laser engraving is one popular method used to engrave personalized images/photo-related products, including family portraits, couples’ photos, and photos of…
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Education
3D Printing vs. Laser Engraving
On the surface, 3D printing and laser cutting/engraving systems may not appear to have a lot in common; however, they…
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What types of wood are suitable for awards and plaques?
There are various wood types that work well for awards, depending on the personalization that will be worked into the…
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Tips
Select the Correct Focus for Your Laser
To create a precise laser engraving, you must use the right lens, appropriate working tables, and a corresponding exhaust system.…
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What are the benefits of bringing a laser in-house?
You need to produce promotional items with your client’s logo for an event next week – what do you do? Pay high…
