Engraving
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Is etching the right process for my client’s request?
When working on commercial plates, using etching if: The product is for outdoor usage Durability is needed, and etching needs…
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Education
Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock
Thank you, readers, for the positive input from the first installment of “Plastic Fantastic!” about plastic engraving sheet. The first…
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Which types of lasers are on the rise for retailers?
The use of 3-D fiber lasers that use galvos/scanners are on the rise because they are faster and more efficient…
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Is it true that the higher the value of the engravable product, the higher the risk of engraving it?
Engraving expensive tech gadgets may seem off-putting because of their high price tag; however, because speed and power settings are…
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Education
Try This: Engrave Plant Markers
Chalkboard products are trending, and if you’re looking for a seasonal item to add to your shops, these plant markers…
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Education
Increase Laser Throughput: Adjust image resolution
Resolution is another factor to consider when you want to increase throughput. A clear image is important in any engraving job, but…
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Are there any downsides to having a fume extractor?
The only down side to using a fume extractor is the initial cost of the unit, space needed to position…
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Advice for New Laser Users
Understand what it is you want to achieve before you decide which laser is right for you, and then choose…
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Education
Try This: Engraving Tech Tattoos on Digital Devices
Some operators are hesitant to try engraving directly on an electronic gadget, but your laser likely contains features that make…
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Key Maintenance Tips for Any Type of Laser
CO2 and fiber lasers are different than one another and have slightly different maintenance needs; however, these general tips should…
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Education
Engrave Multiple Items in One Batch
One thing that reduces production time when engraving is printing multiples. If you have a project that requires engraving more…
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What characterizes a DC glass laser?
A DC glass laser consists of a long, fragile blown-glass container, filled with a laser gas mixture. Typically, the laser optics are…
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What are the differences between laser marking, engraving, and etching?
Although these terms are often used interchangeably, there are differences between laser marking, laser etching, and laser engraving. Each type…
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What are the best laser settings to make quality custom stamps?
Laser engraving stamp materials takes a lot of power and a slower-than-usual raster speed. Almost all laser operators set their power…
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How do you laser special effects on glass using application tape?
In addition to moist paper towels, application tape can also be used to prevent the surface from roughening. With application…
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Education
Engraving Efficiently: Pre-engrave products
Customization is extremely popular, and thus a great business opportunity, but one-off jobs can be inefficient. Loading up the same…
