Engraving
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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…
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Education
Custom Jigging: Solving the Problem with Stainless-Steel Tumblers
Editor’s note: The following tip is specifically used on a Universal Laser Systems rotary. The problem with engraving stainless-steel tumblers…
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Education
Try This: Engraved Wooden Stamps
Woodblock printing is an ancient method of using wood carving to create impressions on fabric, paper, and other products. In…
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Education
Save Engraving Time with Color Mapping
Let’s say you have a design with three columns, each with about 20 names. By default, the laser sees this…
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What are the dangers of using a DC glass laser?
Over time, the use of glass as a gas container and DC discharge between electrodes produces a contamination of the…
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Education
Laser Special Effects on Glass Using a Paper Towel
Using a moist paper towel helps prevent the engraving area from becoming rough, and leads to a clear, white effect. Before…
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Education
Try This: Trophy with relief engraving
Make a three-dimensional winner’s trophy using a mix of wood and metal and 3-D relief engraving. Learn how by following…
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Education
Popular Customization Techniques for Glass Items
Laser engraving works well on glass objects, but the shape should be considered carefully. Cylindrical and tapering objects (without steep…
