Redsail M300 Desktop Laser etch is used to engrave on Rubber stamp, artwork, photograph, key chain and etc. It is a lowest cost Desktop Laser etch for starter. you can use the entry level Desktop Laser etch Machine to start your business right now.
Model M300
Laser tube Water cooling Co2 sealed glass
Control system RISC
Drive type Stepper motor
Laser Power 40W
Working Size (mm) 305 x 305
Max speed 400 mm/s
http://www.hflaser.com/Desktop-Laser-Engraver.html
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
M500 Mini Laser Etch
Redsail M500 Mini Laser etch is equipped with Texas 32 Bit DSP control system, there is a Flash memory on the mother board, you can download the work file to the machine via USB cable.
Mini Laser etch is most suitable and the preferred choice of equipments in industries such as advertisement, gifts, shoes, toys, and etc.
Model M500
Laser tube Water cooling Co2 sealed glass
Control system 32 Bit DSP with Flash memory
Drive type Stepper motor
Laser Power 50W
Working Size (mm) 300 x 500
Mini Laser etch is most suitable and the preferred choice of equipments in industries such as advertisement, gifts, shoes, toys, and etc.
Model M500
Laser tube Water cooling Co2 sealed glass
Control system 32 Bit DSP with Flash memory
Drive type Stepper motor
Laser Power 50W
Working Size (mm) 300 x 500
M900,M700 Laser Etch Machine
Redsail Laser etch is a kind of Laser etch Machine System equipped with Co2 laser Tube, It is used to etch on wood, bamboo, plexiglass, crystal, leather, rubber, marble, ceramics and glass, among others. it is most suitable and the preferred choice of equipments in industries such as advertisement, gifts, shoes, toys and etc.
The Co2 Laser power of Redsail M series Laser etchr is from 40W to 60W.
IE900 Laser etch
High performance. Extreme precision. Solid reliability. Safe and easy to use. Remarkably versatile. Very affordable..
• Easy operation via PC and software - AI, BMP, PLT, DXF and DST files data formats can be processed.
• No pre- or post-processing - The cutting edge has a very good surface finish and the top side is free of scratches.
• Minimal influence on the material - no-contact processing allows no force effects. The zone influenced through heat is minimal and the material structure remains.
• No tooling costs are incurred, as there is no wear and tear on the laser point.
• Waste and noise levels are much lower than at most conventional machines.
IE300 Mini Laser engraver
Characteristic of IE300 laser etch series:
• Easy operation via PC and software - JPG, GIF, BMP graphic files data formats can be processed.
• No pre- or post-processing - The cutting edge has a very good surface finish and the top side is free of scratches.
• Minimal influence on the material - no contact processing allows no force effects. The zone influenced through heat is minimal and the material structure remains.
• No tooling costs are incurred, as there is no wear and tear on the laser point.
• Waste and noise levels are much lower than at most conventional machines.
http://www.iehk.net/Products/IE300.html
About Laser Etch
Laser etch produces a mark that is crisp, clean and permanent. Lasers are also faster than many conventional methods of product imprinting, providing greater versatility in material choices. Also, the same machine can cut through thin materials as well as etch on them.
High precision markings are achievable on almost any type of material including gold, platinum, silver, titanium, tungsten, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as a wide variety of plastics. Hallmarks, trademarks, stone weights, personalized text, serial numbers, corporate logos, and digital images, or any individual process data, can be produced with laser marking.
Advantages over other methods of marking
Speed (cost effective compared to other methods of marking or identification)
Accuracy
Quality
Repeatability
Non-contact (curved surfaces can be accommodated)
Barcodes and other 2-D codes
Variable information (i.e. serial numbers)
Flexibility (changes to a mark can easily be made)
Permanence
High Resolution
Logos
Icons and Symbols
Special Fon
Laser Etch Services
Lasers are perfect for micro-etch on metals for identification purposes. Wood, glass, acrylic, Corian, leather and marble are also great base materials to etch. Whether it is a commercial application or personal, we can provide the quality you require for that special laser etch project.
Our custom laser etch is a smart alternative. Laser etch is a non-contact method that most notably provides more accuracy, repeatability, higher resolution and curved or irregular surface marking capabilities than other process.
Our custom laser etch is a smart alternative. Laser etch is a non-contact method that most notably provides more accuracy, repeatability, higher resolution and curved or irregular surface marking capabilities than other process.
The Laser Etch System for High Production Of Rubber Stamps
The Trotec Laserati is a high-performance CO2 laser etch machine that was specifically developed for rubber stamp etch.
The advantages of our laser etch system: minimal maintenance, very fast etch, higher production, and the highest quality.
The Trotec Laserati is a high-performance CO2 laser etch machine that was specifically developed for rubber stamp etch.
The advantages of our laser etch system: minimal maintenance, very fast etch, higher production, and the highest quality
http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/laser_systems/speedy_flatbed_laser_systems/Pages/Laser_Engraver_Laserati.aspx
The advantages of our laser etch system: minimal maintenance, very fast etch, higher production, and the highest quality.
The Trotec Laserati is a high-performance CO2 laser etch machine that was specifically developed for rubber stamp etch.
The advantages of our laser etch system: minimal maintenance, very fast etch, higher production, and the highest quality
http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/laser_systems/speedy_flatbed_laser_systems/Pages/Laser_Engraver_Laserati.aspx
The entry level Laser Etch Speedy 100
he Speedy 100 is a entry level CO2 laser etch that can grow together with your business. Purchase what you need now, and upgrade as necessary.
Working area (24" x 12") 610 x 305 mm
Laser power ranging from 12W to 45W "Sealed" CO2 laser
Closed Laser System
Sealed Interior Components with Trotec InPack-Technology
Electronically Controlled Z-Axis
Maintenance-Free Brushless Servomotors
JobControl Job Management Software
http://www.troteclaser.com/en-US/laser_systems/speedy_flatbed_laser_systems/Pages/Laser_Engraver_Speedy100.aspx
Laser Etch
It’s safe. Laser engraving is an abrasion-free, contact-free process that does not require any adjusting or clamping of the material to be engraved. Unlike traditional cutting machines, laser engravers don’t expose users to open, moving parts – making them as safe to use as a CD player or microwave oven.
It’s clean. Clean edges and fine detail aren’t the only things that are "clean" about laser engraving; it’s also better for the environment, especially when combined with one of Trotec’s advanced laser exhaust systems.
It’s fast. Lasers offers the highest speeds on the market for engraving, delivering better productivity and ouput over conventional systems such as saws, routers, etc.
It’s simple. Trotec’s laser engraving machines can be operated with the ease-of-use of a laser printer, using standard graphic layout programs and quick, one-touch commands – and deliver high-quality output whether the user is a novice or a laser engraving expert.
It makes business sense. Laser engraving machines deliver top quality, reliability and power, so even elaborate engraving jobs can be done in a snap.
It’s clean. Clean edges and fine detail aren’t the only things that are "clean" about laser engraving; it’s also better for the environment, especially when combined with one of Trotec’s advanced laser exhaust systems.
It’s fast. Lasers offers the highest speeds on the market for engraving, delivering better productivity and ouput over conventional systems such as saws, routers, etc.
It’s simple. Trotec’s laser engraving machines can be operated with the ease-of-use of a laser printer, using standard graphic layout programs and quick, one-touch commands – and deliver high-quality output whether the user is a novice or a laser engraving expert.
It makes business sense. Laser engraving machines deliver top quality, reliability and power, so even elaborate engraving jobs can be done in a snap.
Why Laser Etch
Laser etch vs. Sandblasting
Laser etch is a natural and permanent process. The method is quite simple; the beam melts the clay of the brick into the desired mark. The mark is smooth, hard, and adhered permanently to the surrounding brick material.
Laser Marking Will Last a Lifetime: Each etch brick is a small monument of memorabilia and will endure for generations. Our laser mark will last as long as the brick itself – we guarantee it.
Laser Marking is Maintenance Free: Due to the nature of the laser etch, the surface of the mark is smooth and hard. Simply wash away dirt and debris to expose a crisp, undamaged mark. The mark will never loose it's clarity or luster.
Unlimited Marking Capabilities: Superior laser technology along with creative ideas results in limitless capabilities. Fonts, logos, clip art, and drawings can be integrated into any campaign.
Laser etch is a natural and permanent process. The method is quite simple; the beam melts the clay of the brick into the desired mark. The mark is smooth, hard, and adhered permanently to the surrounding brick material.
Laser Marking Will Last a Lifetime: Each etch brick is a small monument of memorabilia and will endure for generations. Our laser mark will last as long as the brick itself – we guarantee it.
Laser Marking is Maintenance Free: Due to the nature of the laser etch, the surface of the mark is smooth and hard. Simply wash away dirt and debris to expose a crisp, undamaged mark. The mark will never loose it's clarity or luster.
Unlimited Marking Capabilities: Superior laser technology along with creative ideas results in limitless capabilities. Fonts, logos, clip art, and drawings can be integrated into any campaign.
How to Use an Epilog Laser to Etch Designs and Logos
Attached to your computer just like a printer, the system will cut designs you create in most graphic software programs. Set up your page size to the size of the piece you are etch, create your image, and print it to the laser - it will even cut many of the materials with the same system!
The Advantages of CO2 Laser etch
1.The laser uses a beam of light as the etch tool, so no part of the machinery actually touches the material being etch.
2.You don't need a special system to hold down your etch material, and there are less consumables with an Epilog laser system.
3.Laser etch produces a permanent, crisp, highly detailed mark, etch images at up to 1200 dots per inch.
4.The etch quality is unmatched for reproducing graphics.
5.Lasers provide an extremely fast way to customize your products.
The Advantages of CO2 Laser etch
1.The laser uses a beam of light as the etch tool, so no part of the machinery actually touches the material being etch.
2.You don't need a special system to hold down your etch material, and there are less consumables with an Epilog laser system.
3.Laser etch produces a permanent, crisp, highly detailed mark, etch images at up to 1200 dots per inch.
4.The etch quality is unmatched for reproducing graphics.
5.Lasers provide an extremely fast way to customize your products.
CO2 Laser Etch/LS900XP
IDEAL FOR:
• matrix applications • rubber stamp •
• production • sign making • model making •
• POP displays fabrication •
Suitable for a wide variety of materials including rubber, wood, acrylic, coated metals, ceramics, glass and cardboard.
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/laser-engraving-machine-ls900xp.php
• matrix applications • rubber stamp •
• production • sign making • model making •
• POP displays fabrication •
Suitable for a wide variety of materials including rubber, wood, acrylic, coated metals, ceramics, glass and cardboard.
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/laser-engraving-machine-ls900xp.php
Fiber Laser Marking Systems / FIBER100/FIBER200
The 10W Fiber100 provides contrast and finesse for personalisation applications. The 20W Fiber200 also offers deeper marking in a quicker marking time. Their galvanometric system ensures high resolution marking at incomparable speeds.
Request more information about the FIBER100/200
Minimal maintenance required thanks to the long diode life span (100 000 functioning hours).
Versatile machines for permanent and reliable marking on most metals and many plastic components as well as coated materials, ceramics and precious metals.
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/laser_engraving_fibre.php
Request more information about the FIBER100/200
Minimal maintenance required thanks to the long diode life span (100 000 functioning hours).
Versatile machines for permanent and reliable marking on most metals and many plastic components as well as coated materials, ceramics and precious metals.
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/laser_engraving_fibre.php
CO2 Laser Engraver / LS100
This versatile and rugged CO2 laser engraver, powered by a 30W laser source, has an 18" x 12" engraving area. With its innovative and compact design, it can be easily set-up in your shop, office or retail outlet.
It is the ideal solution for marking, engraving or cutting a wide variety of materials such as plastics, wood, acrylic, coated metals, glass, leather… and many more
IDEAL FOR :
Trophies and Awards • Rubber Stamps • Name Tags • Gift Items • Key Rings • Glass/Crystal Engraving • Metal Parts •
Small Signage • Paper Products
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/LS100.php
It is the ideal solution for marking, engraving or cutting a wide variety of materials such as plastics, wood, acrylic, coated metals, glass, leather… and many more
IDEAL FOR :
Trophies and Awards • Rubber Stamps • Name Tags • Gift Items • Key Rings • Glass/Crystal Engraving • Metal Parts •
Small Signage • Paper Products
http://www.gravograph.us/laser-engraving-equipment/LS100.php
laser etch machine RJ-1060s
Specifications:
1.strong laser head with easy adjusting
2.various laser tube power:60w,80w,100w and 130w
3.switch design in conformity with CE standard
4.1:4 wheel speed ratio to keep high quality cutting effect
5.3 phase motors works at higher speed than common mot.
laser etch machine RJ- 1290H
Specifications:
1.European style design.
2.Motorized up down working table makes thicker material etch and cutting in an easy way.
3.Dark-brown window keep operator's eyes safe.
4.Closed type design for fume exhausting.
5.Separate control box-electric parts protection and extended parts working life.
6.1:2 Wheel speed ratio to keep high quality cutting effect.
http://www.jnruijie.com/products/LaserEngravingMachine_662_242.html
1.European style design.
2.Motorized up down working table makes thicker material etch and cutting in an easy way.
3.Dark-brown window keep operator's eyes safe.
4.Closed type design for fume exhausting.
5.Separate control box-electric parts protection and extended parts working life.
6.1:2 Wheel speed ratio to keep high quality cutting effect.
http://www.jnruijie.com/products/LaserEngravingMachine_662_242.html
JTCO2-100W Series Laser Marking Etch Machine
All The Key c components of JT co2-100w series laser etch machine , such as RF excited CO2 laser, high-speed scanner, for CO2 series laser marking machine are made by the famous laser company of USA. This series marking/Cutting machine with high precision, high speed and stability can operate continuously for long time. Besides it also can use SHX, TTF word stock. This series marking machine can etch with high speed and cutting fine letter and pattern, which is widely applied to glasses, fastener, battery, leather, clothes, chinaware, glass, crystal, rubber, electric appliance, woodwork and bamboo work etc.
http://www.cn-laser.com/English/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=1728
http://www.cn-laser.com/English/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=1728
JTCO2-10W Series Laser Etch Machine
All The Key c components of JT co2-10w series laser etch machine , such as RF excited CO2 laser, high-speed scanner, for CO2 series laser marking machine are made by the famous laser company of USA. This series marking/Cutting machine with high precision, high speed and stability can operate continuously for long time. Besides it also can use SHX, TTF word stock. This series marking machine can etch with high speed and cutting fine letter and pattern, which is widely applied to glasses, fastener, battery, leather, clothes, chinaware, glass, crystal, rubber, electric appliance, woodwork and bamboo work etc.
http://www.cn-laser.com/English/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=1727
http://www.cn-laser.com/English/ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=1727
Laser Etch Machine LCJG1260
Product Features:
This series products adopt imported proprietary sliding guide,and equip with auxiliary facilities,such as blower, exhaust fan and other auxiliary facilities.Also,this series products integrate advanced high-speed continuous curve motion control card, and adopt self-developed high-speed laser & cutting controlling software.
Applied Industries :
It has been widely used in the fields of plexiglass, architectural models, rubber plates, bamboo products.For cutting and carving on plexiglass products, acrylic art & crafts panel, lenses, wood &cutting carving, advertising materials, crystal characters, easel, packing boxes, models, toys and furnitures,etc.
http://www.lc-laser.com/en/zoom.asp?id=59
This series products adopt imported proprietary sliding guide,and equip with auxiliary facilities,such as blower, exhaust fan and other auxiliary facilities.Also,this series products integrate advanced high-speed continuous curve motion control card, and adopt self-developed high-speed laser & cutting controlling software.
Applied Industries :
It has been widely used in the fields of plexiglass, architectural models, rubber plates, bamboo products.For cutting and carving on plexiglass products, acrylic art & crafts panel, lenses, wood &cutting carving, advertising materials, crystal characters, easel, packing boxes, models, toys and furnitures,etc.
http://www.lc-laser.com/en/zoom.asp?id=59
Laser Etch Machine ：LCJG1290
Laser Type:Hermetic and detached CO2 laser tube
Laser Power:60W/80W/100W
Engraving Area:1200×900mm
Engraving Speed:0-600mm/s
Cutting Speed:0-300mm/s
Repeating Location Accuracy:±0.03mm
Working Voltage:220V ±10% 50HZ
Machine Power:1000W
http://www.lc-laser.com/en/zoom.asp?id=60
CO2 Laser Etch Machine
Laser Type:Hermetic and detached CO2 laser tube
Laser Power:60W
Engraving Area:900×600mm
Engraving Speed:0-1000mm/s
Cutting Speed:0-400mm/s
Repeating Location Accuracy:±0.03mm
Working Voltage:220V ±10% 50HZ
Machine Power:1000W
http://www.lc-laser.com/en/zoom.asp?id=57
SH-G350 Laser Etch Machine
Laser Power 50W(optional)
Laser Type hermetic co2 glass tube
Power Supply AC220±10% 50HZ/AC 110±10% 60HZ
Working Area 500mm×300mm
Max Moving Speed 0---60000mm/min
Worktable up&down worktable/fixed uorktable(optional)
Locating Precision ＜0.01mm
Min Shaping Character character:2×2mm,letter:1×1mm
Operating Temperature 5℃---35℃
http://en.shenhuilaser.com/ProductShow.asp?ID=291
Mini Laser Etch Machine
Laser Power 40W
Laser Type hermetic co2 glass tube
Power Supply AC220±10% 50HZ/AC 110±10% 60HZ
Working Area 300mm×200mm
Max Moving Speed 0---60000mm/min
Worktable fixed worktable
Locating Precision ＜0.01mm
Min Shaping Character character:2×2mm,letter:1×1mm
Operating Temperature 5℃---35℃
http://en.shenhuilaser.com/ProductShow.asp?ID=292
SH-G320 310 Laser Etch
Laser Power 40W
Laser Type hermetic co2 glass tube
Power Supply AC220±10% 50HZ/AC 110±10% 60HZ
Working Area 300×200mm
Max Moving Speed 300mm/s
Worktable fixed worktable
Locating Precision ＜0.01mm
Min Shaping Character character:3×3mm,letter:2×2mm
http://en.shenhuilaser.com/ProductShow.asp?ID=293
Monday, June 27, 2011
How to Laser Etch Photos
Laser etch use lasers to etch highly detailed graphic images onto materials such as wood, acrylic, coated metals, plastic, glass and stone.The process of laser etch consists of scanning the photo, converting it into a grayscale image and then transferring the image by laser onto the material.
1.
Scan the photo that you want to etch. Choose a high-resolution photo for optimal results.
2
Import the image into the graphics editor software. Modify the page size to match the size of the surface to be etch.
3
Convert the image to grayscale, and refer to your laser system's instruction manual on how to connect the laser system to your computer. Connect the laser system to your computer.
4.
Refer to your laser system's instruction manual on where to place the item you want etch. Place the item inside the laser system and send the print job to the laser system to be etch.
5.
Choose your print option from the laser menu and push the button to start the etch. Refer to your instruction manual on the correct print option for the material you are etch.
1.
Scan the photo that you want to etch. Choose a high-resolution photo for optimal results.
2
Import the image into the graphics editor software. Modify the page size to match the size of the surface to be etch.
3
Convert the image to grayscale, and refer to your laser system's instruction manual on how to connect the laser system to your computer. Connect the laser system to your computer.
4.
Refer to your laser system's instruction manual on where to place the item you want etch. Place the item inside the laser system and send the print job to the laser system to be etch.
5.
Choose your print option from the laser menu and push the button to start the etch. Refer to your instruction manual on the correct print option for the material you are etch.
Laser Etched Crystal
When it comes to gift giving, few items come close in popularity to a crystal gift. The versatility and affordability of crystal lends it to gift-giving of all varieties. Subsequently, you will often see crystal gifts on the bridal registries of many a newly engaged couple; and it’s no wonder. Dazzling and sophisticated, crystal can decorate a home with classic style or perform a variety of functions with a unique flair.
Nothing matches the versatility of the crystal gift. Crystal, because of its lead content, is softer and more pliable than glassware. Therefore, it can be cut and etched in a variety of creative ways allowing the manufacturer to give it simple, clean lines or distinctive and unusual cuts that throw light in a unique way. Also because of its lead content, crystal has a weight to it that glass does not, giving it a solid kind of elegance.
Nothing matches the versatility of the crystal gift. Crystal, because of its lead content, is softer and more pliable than glassware. Therefore, it can be cut and etched in a variety of creative ways allowing the manufacturer to give it simple, clean lines or distinctive and unusual cuts that throw light in a unique way. Also because of its lead content, crystal has a weight to it that glass does not, giving it a solid kind of elegance.
How to Laser Etch White on Red Engraving Plastic Using CorelDraw
A lot of people have problems with plastics that either have a red or blue top on white or vice versa a white top and either a red or white core. The problem that people have is typically a contamination of the the colour that invades the white and discolours the white.
In some of the earlier days of laser etch I use to have a lot of problems with the Rowmark Lasermark series. However this problem for me has become a non issue since the release of our new Encore laserable product. This product has a very good acrylic core and the pigments from the colours do not migrate like they do on other plastics.
However there is one thing as a laser etchr that you have to do and that is use the least amount of power that you can. This is not only in raster etch but also in vector etch. The problem that people have is that they use way to much power. In this video I am going at 100% speed, 19% power and 600 DPI on a 60 watt laser. DO NOT USE WHAT YOUR LASER SUPPLIER SAYS – TEST YOUR MATERIALS WITH YOUR LASER.
In some of the earlier days of laser etch I use to have a lot of problems with the Rowmark Lasermark series. However this problem for me has become a non issue since the release of our new Encore laserable product. This product has a very good acrylic core and the pigments from the colours do not migrate like they do on other plastics.
However there is one thing as a laser etchr that you have to do and that is use the least amount of power that you can. This is not only in raster etch but also in vector etch. The problem that people have is that they use way to much power. In this video I am going at 100% speed, 19% power and 600 DPI on a 60 watt laser. DO NOT USE WHAT YOUR LASER SUPPLIER SAYS – TEST YOUR MATERIALS WITH YOUR LASER.
Laser Etch
Thinking of getting your wedding ring etch? Don’t know where to find the laser etch service? Finding the right laser etch service is a difficult task but only requires you to spend some time searching for it.
A number of companies are available that specialize in offering the etch services. You can find these services by spending some time searching for them over the internet. One of the best ways of looking for any kind of services is to search on the internet. You will come across hundreds of service provider’s choices and you can choose the one that meets your specific requirements.
While the internet is the best source for looking for all types of service providers you can also visit your local jewelry shops that offer these services. Many jewelry shops have invested in the laser etch machines and are offering etch services. If you want to get something etch on any piece of jewelry then you can visit the local jewelry shops that offer such services. Other than looking for jewelry shops you should also look for companies that specialize in offering such services within your local market.
Other ways of finding these services is t ask your friends, family and colleagues. Asking them will inform you about the companies that offer these services within your vicinity. You can also gain information about the kind of services they provide. Knowing about the experiences of your friends and family and their level of satisfaction will assist you in making the right and informed decision. Finding service providers is not a difficult task but requires you to spend some time in searching and then selecting the company that fulfills your requirements.
A number of companies are available that specialize in offering the etch services. You can find these services by spending some time searching for them over the internet. One of the best ways of looking for any kind of services is to search on the internet. You will come across hundreds of service provider’s choices and you can choose the one that meets your specific requirements.
While the internet is the best source for looking for all types of service providers you can also visit your local jewelry shops that offer these services. Many jewelry shops have invested in the laser etch machines and are offering etch services. If you want to get something etch on any piece of jewelry then you can visit the local jewelry shops that offer such services. Other than looking for jewelry shops you should also look for companies that specialize in offering such services within your local market.
Other ways of finding these services is t ask your friends, family and colleagues. Asking them will inform you about the companies that offer these services within your vicinity. You can also gain information about the kind of services they provide. Knowing about the experiences of your friends and family and their level of satisfaction will assist you in making the right and informed decision. Finding service providers is not a difficult task but requires you to spend some time in searching and then selecting the company that fulfills your requirements.
New Opportunities for your Business With the Innovative Technologies of Laser Cutting and Laser Etch
In this type of manufacturing, the technology is computer-generated, and it means that the output of a powerful laser is being directed towards the material that needs to be cut. The result is the transformation of the material according to its composition (i.e. it can burn, melt or vaporize away) and a surface finish of high quality. Industrial laser cutting is mainly concerned with cutting piping and structural materials, as well as flat-sheet material.
The advantages that laser cutting holds over the traditional mechanical cutting are numerous. For instance, the lack of any physical contact is probably the most important advantage, or at least as important as precision, given by the fact that there is no wear on the laser. Furthermore, the heat affected zone that lasers have is significantly smaller, which means that the chances of warping the material are also reduced.
A similar process to laser cutting is laser etch; the most notable difference between the two procedures is that, in the latter, the material is not fully cut through by the laser. As the name describes it, laser etch refers to objects being etchd or marked using a laser.
Some materials have been specially designed to be used in laser cutting, laser etch, or similar procedures, in which the use of laser is involved. Such materials include novel metal alloys or polymers, and given their “laserable” nature, the effect of laser etch was all the more notable.
The advantages that laser cutting holds over the traditional mechanical cutting are numerous. For instance, the lack of any physical contact is probably the most important advantage, or at least as important as precision, given by the fact that there is no wear on the laser. Furthermore, the heat affected zone that lasers have is significantly smaller, which means that the chances of warping the material are also reduced.
A similar process to laser cutting is laser etch; the most notable difference between the two procedures is that, in the latter, the material is not fully cut through by the laser. As the name describes it, laser etch refers to objects being etchd or marked using a laser.
Some materials have been specially designed to be used in laser cutting, laser etch, or similar procedures, in which the use of laser is involved. Such materials include novel metal alloys or polymers, and given their “laserable” nature, the effect of laser etch was all the more notable.
What kind of measures can be adopted when the scrawling happened during the etch process?
The reasons and solutions to the above phenomonon:
1.the settings of the software are unproper, and the tool nose compensation is unclosed (it can be opened only when the character size is less than 1cm and the etch speed is low. Make sure the compensation parameters are proper).
2.the parallel and the serial prot has been connected at the same time; you can remove one of the connecting manner.
3.the outputting of the etch documents has been broken off without being outputted completely.
4.(connecting to the above) the reason may be some operations have been done to the keyboard during the transitting process.
5. the etch software has been damaged, or the computer has infectted virus. To this matter, you can reinstall the software, killing the virus before reinstalling with authorised anti-virus softwares if there are virus in it.
6. the machine has been disturbed by the electric welding, wireless station, machine tool or other power-drive tools. The parellel communicating way is relatively sensitive to external disturbance, if your machine is in a sorrouding where there are strong external disturbance, we suggested you to adopt the serial communicating manner.
7. the machine has been equipped with the unproper stabilized voltage supply, such as the domestic relay or stabilized voltage supply, in these conditions, there will be strong disturbance at the exact moment of the relas make-and-break, and therefore leading to wrong communicating data.
8.the RAM or its birdle wire are not inserted well, or being damaged. Call the seller to repair or chang it for you.
1.the settings of the software are unproper, and the tool nose compensation is unclosed (it can be opened only when the character size is less than 1cm and the etch speed is low. Make sure the compensation parameters are proper).
2.the parallel and the serial prot has been connected at the same time; you can remove one of the connecting manner.
3.the outputting of the etch documents has been broken off without being outputted completely.
4.(connecting to the above) the reason may be some operations have been done to the keyboard during the transitting process.
5. the etch software has been damaged, or the computer has infectted virus. To this matter, you can reinstall the software, killing the virus before reinstalling with authorised anti-virus softwares if there are virus in it.
6. the machine has been disturbed by the electric welding, wireless station, machine tool or other power-drive tools. The parellel communicating way is relatively sensitive to external disturbance, if your machine is in a sorrouding where there are strong external disturbance, we suggested you to adopt the serial communicating manner.
7. the machine has been equipped with the unproper stabilized voltage supply, such as the domestic relay or stabilized voltage supply, in these conditions, there will be strong disturbance at the exact moment of the relas make-and-break, and therefore leading to wrong communicating data.
8.the RAM or its birdle wire are not inserted well, or being damaged. Call the seller to repair or chang it for you.
Laser etch and cutting enhance marketing and promotional materials, covers—even 3D objects
The state-of-the-art laser etch systems at ABC Imaging can add a unique touch to enhances your presentation or personalize a gift. Laser etch both precisely etches and cuts a wide variety of materials.
Features
Images etch from raster or vector files
Wide variety of fonts available for inscriptions
Capable of etch and cutting 2D items as large as 18 x 32 in.
High resolution etch (minimum line width of 0.001 in.)
Benefits
Etch and cut report and proposal covers to create a look that stands out from the crowd
etch in 3 dimensions on a variety of materials
Create personalized gift items for customers or employees
Features
Images etch from raster or vector files
Wide variety of fonts available for inscriptions
Capable of etch and cutting 2D items as large as 18 x 32 in.
High resolution etch (minimum line width of 0.001 in.)
Benefits
Etch and cut report and proposal covers to create a look that stands out from the crowd
etch in 3 dimensions on a variety of materials
Create personalized gift items for customers or employees
Precision Laser Etch
We have a state of the art Epilog laser etchr. A truly wonderful machine, enabling us to serve a wide range of industries.
Rubber Stamps - both self inking and traditional.
Leather and fabric - etchs leather and cuts both leather and fabric.
Wood - etchs wood and cuts thin wood, great for plaques, award and recognition items, inlays, model making, puzzles etc.
Metals - etchs coated metals and with the mew metal mark paint permanently marks a wide range of metals.
Glass - etches glass, both flat and cylindrical products.
Stone - both natural and synthetic, frosts the surface similar to sand blasting.
Plastics - etchs award items, name badges, desk plates. etchs and cuts acrylic, leaving a polished edge, easily cuts the most complex shapes.
Rubber Stamps - both self inking and traditional.
Leather and fabric - etchs leather and cuts both leather and fabric.
Wood - etchs wood and cuts thin wood, great for plaques, award and recognition items, inlays, model making, puzzles etc.
Metals - etchs coated metals and with the mew metal mark paint permanently marks a wide range of metals.
Glass - etches glass, both flat and cylindrical products.
Stone - both natural and synthetic, frosts the surface similar to sand blasting.
Plastics - etchs award items, name badges, desk plates. etchs and cuts acrylic, leaving a polished edge, easily cuts the most complex shapes.
What is a laser etch?
We use state of the art, high speed laser machines - we use both co2 and an nd:YAG for best results on a variety of materials - for cutting and etch. This is a no contact method of etch, which means we can etch onto surfaces that would otherwise be unengravable!
We also perform Quality Control all items that go through our system - and we guarantee top quality on your gifts!
Yes, we can laser etch color on some items. Wood looks especially nice with color added - we can add color for some logos and text. Please call or e-mail to discuss with a friendly sales rep at 877-365-2737. We use several methods, including color fill paint, color foils and wood inlays.
Laser etch is different than screen printing, or a method of decoration which wears off over time; laser etch is uniquely permanent since it etches the surface of the item being etch.
On anodized aluminum, laser etch comes out frosty white. On wood, it will turn a rich dark color. On marble, it comes out frosty white. On stainless steel, the resulting etch is black. etch onto plastic will result in the underlying coating color.
We also perform Quality Control all items that go through our system - and we guarantee top quality on your gifts!
Yes, we can laser etch color on some items. Wood looks especially nice with color added - we can add color for some logos and text. Please call or e-mail to discuss with a friendly sales rep at 877-365-2737. We use several methods, including color fill paint, color foils and wood inlays.
Laser etch is different than screen printing, or a method of decoration which wears off over time; laser etch is uniquely permanent since it etches the surface of the item being etch.
On anodized aluminum, laser etch comes out frosty white. On wood, it will turn a rich dark color. On marble, it comes out frosty white. On stainless steel, the resulting etch is black. etch onto plastic will result in the underlying coating color.
Laser Etch
Custom laser etch is the newest addition to our product line, a totally unique look on a variety of materials. Be sure to view the gallery for this category to see the machine abilities on wood, plastic, glass, coated metals and glass. This machine etchs with a .005" dia beam, this enables some very intricate logos and artwork.
Laser etch on glass makes for a unique look on any gift. Whether its for an anniversary, wedding, birthday or graduation. Votive candle holder, wedding glass set, sports mug, shot glass or colored plates. We have found that it's not necessary to use leaded crystal to get an exquisite look. Adding some special artwork or logo is part of our service.
Laser etch on glass makes for a unique look on any gift. Whether its for an anniversary, wedding, birthday or graduation. Votive candle holder, wedding glass set, sports mug, shot glass or colored plates. We have found that it's not necessary to use leaded crystal to get an exquisite look. Adding some special artwork or logo is part of our service.
DIY Laser Etch
1.Decide on a laser etchr to fit your needs. Lower priced "starter" laser etchrs are suitable for small business use or if you only plan to do a small to moderate amount of etch.
2.Choose a graphic design software program and install the software.
3.Hook up the laser etchr to the computer. Turn the laser etchr system off and connect a USB cable from your computer into the USB port located on the right side of the etchr near the back.
4.The Dashboard print driver should be included on a CD-ROM with your laser etchr. This is how the laser etchr sends signals to your computer through the USB cable. Set up the IP address on the laser etchr. Set up the IP address on your computer in the Local Area Connection icon; choose the IP address that corresponds with the laser etchr system you purchased.
5.Use your downloaded graphic design software to create the design you would like to etch.
6.Using your dashboard print driver, center your design, logo, or letters. Measure how much space is needed and define within the driver. Set the print parameters to match the size of the materials. Place the material in the laser etchr and activate the Red Dot Pointer from the dashboard driver.
7.Acrylic and wood are the most popular materials to be etch. When etch acrylics, the back of the material is commonly used; remember to reverse your artwork before printing to mirror the design.
8.Use a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol to remove smoke and debris from the table after every use. Clean mirrors and lenses using a cotton swab and an optics cleaner; pure ethyl alcohol works well as an optics cleaner.
2.Choose a graphic design software program and install the software.
3.Hook up the laser etchr to the computer. Turn the laser etchr system off and connect a USB cable from your computer into the USB port located on the right side of the etchr near the back.
4.The Dashboard print driver should be included on a CD-ROM with your laser etchr. This is how the laser etchr sends signals to your computer through the USB cable. Set up the IP address on the laser etchr. Set up the IP address on your computer in the Local Area Connection icon; choose the IP address that corresponds with the laser etchr system you purchased.
5.Use your downloaded graphic design software to create the design you would like to etch.
6.Using your dashboard print driver, center your design, logo, or letters. Measure how much space is needed and define within the driver. Set the print parameters to match the size of the materials. Place the material in the laser etchr and activate the Red Dot Pointer from the dashboard driver.
7.Acrylic and wood are the most popular materials to be etch. When etch acrylics, the back of the material is commonly used; remember to reverse your artwork before printing to mirror the design.
8.Use a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol to remove smoke and debris from the table after every use. Clean mirrors and lenses using a cotton swab and an optics cleaner; pure ethyl alcohol works well as an optics cleaner.
Laser etch machines
Our precision manufactured lasers and laser systems deliver the highest possible laser etch performance on a wide variety of materials including wood, glass, plastics, textiles and more. Laser etch is a non-contact process that will not affect the integrity of the material.
Accurately and quickly laser etch intricate product designs or artwork from any graphics software program. Laser etch can increase your productivity over traditional etch methods. Universal laser systems are flexible and can adapt to your business needs based on material size and production expectations.
Accurately and quickly laser etch intricate product designs or artwork from any graphics software program. Laser etch can increase your productivity over traditional etch methods. Universal laser systems are flexible and can adapt to your business needs based on material size and production expectations.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
How to Laser Etch CDs
At the turn of the millennium, the next big thing in computers was being able to create your own CDs at home. A computer with a LightScribe enabled CD-R/RW drive is required to laser etch CDs. You can tell if your computer has a LightScribe CD drive by looking for the LightScribe logo on the front of the CD-ROM drive .
1.Power on your computer and insert a LightScribe CD, colored side down.
LightScribe CDs aren't the normal variety of CD. The colored side of the disc is actually etched by the LightScribe CD drive's laser, which eventually becomes your custom label. The LightScribe drive is not able to etch anything onto the top of a standard CD, you must buy LightScribe discs.
2.Open the LightScribe Template Labeler. If you don't currently have this software installed on your computer, get it from the download section of the LightScribe.com website.
3.Select the template you wish to etch on your CD. You can narrow your options by clicking the drop down menu in the templates section and selecting from the categories provided.
4.Add individual images, if you wish. These images can be in the form of clip art provided by the program or your own photos stored on your computer.
5.Preview the label to be sure it is what you want. Once the image is etchd on the CD, it cannot be altered or undone.
6.Click "Print" on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. This will begin the laser etch process and produce your custom label.
1.Power on your computer and insert a LightScribe CD, colored side down.
LightScribe CDs aren't the normal variety of CD. The colored side of the disc is actually etched by the LightScribe CD drive's laser, which eventually becomes your custom label. The LightScribe drive is not able to etch anything onto the top of a standard CD, you must buy LightScribe discs.
2.Open the LightScribe Template Labeler. If you don't currently have this software installed on your computer, get it from the download section of the LightScribe.com website.
3.Select the template you wish to etch on your CD. You can narrow your options by clicking the drop down menu in the templates section and selecting from the categories provided.
4.Add individual images, if you wish. These images can be in the form of clip art provided by the program or your own photos stored on your computer.
5.Preview the label to be sure it is what you want. Once the image is etchd on the CD, it cannot be altered or undone.
6.Click "Print" on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. This will begin the laser etch process and produce your custom label.
Laser Etch
Utilizing state of the art computer controlled laser etch machines, we can etch sizes up to 4ft. x 8ft. Our numerous etch systems enable us to process any size order reliably and on time. Ranging from 60 to 800 watts, our lasers allow us to etch to the depths some of our competitors only dream about.
Have a question about our Laser etch service?
Please call or email us and one of our experienced and knowledgeable reps will contact you with the answers.All your etch systems are computer graphics driven and artwork scanning capable. The depth of etch can reach up to 3/16"! With the capabilities of in-house tooling and graphics throughput is reduced. Our Ten lasers etchrs provide reliability as well as volume capacity and a quick turnaround.
The picture to the left shows a deep and detailed etch into solid wood with a gold foil overlay.
Have a question about our Laser etch service?
Please call or email us and one of our experienced and knowledgeable reps will contact you with the answers.All your etch systems are computer graphics driven and artwork scanning capable. The depth of etch can reach up to 3/16"! With the capabilities of in-house tooling and graphics throughput is reduced. Our Ten lasers etchrs provide reliability as well as volume capacity and a quick turnaround.
The picture to the left shows a deep and detailed etch into solid wood with a gold foil overlay.
Laser Etch
Nobody knows laser etch like Trotec. Our state-of-the-art laser etchrs designed to deliver quick, clean, quality results for a broad range of needs.
Laser etch
It’s safe. Laser etch is an abrasion-free, contact-free process that does not require any adjusting or clamping of the material to be etchd. Unlike traditional cutting machines, laser etchrs don’t expose users to open, moving parts – making them as safe to use as a CD player or microwave oven.
It’s clean. Clean edges and fine detail aren’t the only things that are "clean" about laser etch; it’s also better for the environment, especially when combined with one of Trotec’s advanced laser exhaust systems.
It’s fast. Lasers offers the highest speeds on the market for etch, delivering better productivity and ouput over conventional systems such as saws, routers, etc.
It’s simple. Trotec’s laser etch machines can be operated with the ease-of-use of a laser printer, using standard graphic layout programs and quick, one-touch commands – and deliver high-quality output whether the user is a novice or a laser etch expert.
It makes business sense. Laser etch machines deliver top quality, reliability and power, so even elaborate etch jobs can be done in a snap. Offering maximum productivity for a range of applications, Trotec’s laser etchrs increase revenue opportunities, offer long-term investment protection (no wear and tear), and deliver high ROI.
Laser etch
It’s safe. Laser etch is an abrasion-free, contact-free process that does not require any adjusting or clamping of the material to be etchd. Unlike traditional cutting machines, laser etchrs don’t expose users to open, moving parts – making them as safe to use as a CD player or microwave oven.
It’s clean. Clean edges and fine detail aren’t the only things that are "clean" about laser etch; it’s also better for the environment, especially when combined with one of Trotec’s advanced laser exhaust systems.
It’s fast. Lasers offers the highest speeds on the market for etch, delivering better productivity and ouput over conventional systems such as saws, routers, etc.
It’s simple. Trotec’s laser etch machines can be operated with the ease-of-use of a laser printer, using standard graphic layout programs and quick, one-touch commands – and deliver high-quality output whether the user is a novice or a laser etch expert.
It makes business sense. Laser etch machines deliver top quality, reliability and power, so even elaborate etch jobs can be done in a snap. Offering maximum productivity for a range of applications, Trotec’s laser etchrs increase revenue opportunities, offer long-term investment protection (no wear and tear), and deliver high ROI.
Laser Engraving Services - in a hurry!
We specialize in etch jewelry. Personalize your engagement ring, wedding ring or anniversary ring with an special etchd message. Some couples are even etch their wedding vows inside their wedding rings!
etch can also be used for the promotional industry: marking logos onto gifts; in the medical industry: marking surgical tools for tractability; or in the engineering and aerospace industries: marking part numbers, logos and scales. We also do etch on weapons, such as firearms and swords!
Whether you are a jeweler who needs to outsource your etch, an industry that needs our professional services, or someone looking to make a memory, Laser etch Express does it all!
etch can also be used for the promotional industry: marking logos onto gifts; in the medical industry: marking surgical tools for tractability; or in the engineering and aerospace industries: marking part numbers, logos and scales. We also do etch on weapons, such as firearms and swords!
Whether you are a jeweler who needs to outsource your etch, an industry that needs our professional services, or someone looking to make a memory, Laser etch Express does it all!
Marking/Etch
Laser marking is a process of creating surface contrast using a range of physical effects, whereas laser etch creates surface contrast by removing certain (typically .005 to .02") depth of material.
Physical effects, enabling laser marking, include:
Surface oxidation at laser induced elevated temperatures (marking stainless steel, titanium, wood, and most plastics.)
Ablation of low thermally conductive coating on substrate with high thermal conductivity (marking anodized aluminum, silicon nitride)
Thermally induces surface cracks (marking glass)
Change of surface roughness after local melting and re-solidification ( marking Al2O3/SiN ceramics, silicon, gold, platinum, some plastics)
Deposition of target material on a marking material (marking quartz wafer using ceramic target and inverted material transfer)
Applications:
LLTI can mark any shape or illustration, identification, and a variety of Automatic ID codes, including but not limited to Data Matrix, Dot Matrix, Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5 and many others.
Materials:
LLTI specializes in marking anodized aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, gold, silver, nickel, silicon, wood, glass, acrylic, delrin, and a variety of polymers.
Capabilities:
With an unlimited font selection, LLTI has capabilities of marking alphanumeric characters as small as 20-micron height with smallest stroke width from 6 microns and etch down to 0.1" deep.
Physical effects, enabling laser marking, include:
Surface oxidation at laser induced elevated temperatures (marking stainless steel, titanium, wood, and most plastics.)
Ablation of low thermally conductive coating on substrate with high thermal conductivity (marking anodized aluminum, silicon nitride)
Thermally induces surface cracks (marking glass)
Change of surface roughness after local melting and re-solidification ( marking Al2O3/SiN ceramics, silicon, gold, platinum, some plastics)
Deposition of target material on a marking material (marking quartz wafer using ceramic target and inverted material transfer)
Applications:
LLTI can mark any shape or illustration, identification, and a variety of Automatic ID codes, including but not limited to Data Matrix, Dot Matrix, Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5 and many others.
Materials:
LLTI specializes in marking anodized aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, gold, silver, nickel, silicon, wood, glass, acrylic, delrin, and a variety of polymers.
Capabilities:
With an unlimited font selection, LLTI has capabilities of marking alphanumeric characters as small as 20-micron height with smallest stroke width from 6 microns and etch down to 0.1" deep.
The Advantages of CO2 Laser etch
The Advantages of CO2 Laser etch
The laser uses a beam of light as the etch tool, so no part of the machinery actually touches the material being etchd.
You don't need a special system to hold down your etch material, and there are less consumables with an Epilog laser system.
Laser etch produces a permanent, crisp, highly detailed mark, etch images at up to 1200 dots per inch.
The etch quality is unmatched for reproducing graphics.
Lasers provide an extremely fast way to customize your products. With a laser system, if you want to etch multiple pieces, you can quickly create a jig to hold the products in place, put the jig in the laser, and etch as many pieces as fit in the etchtable.
Image to Etch in a Few Easy Steps
The following few steps will walk you through the simple process of setting up a job to be laser etchd. We chose a photograph to show how easy it can be to etch practically any image. Scanned photographs, corporate logos, clipart or custom artwork can be used for "printing" to the laser. Instead of transferring ink to paper, the laser etchs your image into wood, acrylic, coated metals, plastic, glass and a wide variety of other compatible materials. Set up your artwork, print it to the laser, then press the GO button. You'll be amazed at how easy it is!
Laser Etch Systems: How to Use an Epilog Laser to Etch Designs and Logos
Are you looking for a laser that can etch cut wood, acrylic, plastic, marble, and much more? You can use an Epilog Laser system to etch intricate designs in all of these materials and many more.
Attached to your computer just like a printer, the system will cut designs you create in most graphic software programs. Set up your page size to the size of the piece you are etch, create your image, and print it to the laser - it will even cut many of the materials with the same system!
Attached to your computer just like a printer, the system will cut designs you create in most graphic software programs. Set up your page size to the size of the piece you are etch, create your image, and print it to the laser - it will even cut many of the materials with the same system!
Industrial applications--laser etch
Direct laser etch of flexographic plates and cylinders
Direct laser etch of flexographic printing cylinders and plates has been an established process since the 1970s. This first began with the use of a carbon dioxide laser used to selectively ablate or evaporate a variety of rubber plate and sleeve materials to produce a print ready surface without the use of photography or chemicals.
Before the year 2000 lasers only produced lower quality in rubber-like materials. In these rubber-like materials, which had a rough structure, higher quality was impossible. Since the year 2000 fiber lasers have been introduced to give an much increased etch quality direct into black polymeric materials.
Direct photopolymer laser imaging
closely related is the direct imaging of a digital flexo plates or sleeves 'in-the-round' on a fast-rotating drum, or cylinder. This is carried out on a platesetter integrated within a digital prepress workflow, that also supports digital proofing. Again, this is a filmless process, which removes one of the variables in obtaining the fine and sharp dots for screened affects, including process color printing.
laser etch of anilox rolls
Prior to 1980 anilox rolls were produced by a variety of mechanical processes. These metal anilox rolls were sometimes sprayed with ceramic to prolong their life in the flexographic printing press.
Sub-surface laser etch (SSLE)
Sub-surface laser etch is the process of etch an image below the surface of a solid material, usually glass, with an optical clarity to minimize distortion of the laser.
Direct laser etch of flexographic printing cylinders and plates has been an established process since the 1970s. This first began with the use of a carbon dioxide laser used to selectively ablate or evaporate a variety of rubber plate and sleeve materials to produce a print ready surface without the use of photography or chemicals.
Before the year 2000 lasers only produced lower quality in rubber-like materials. In these rubber-like materials, which had a rough structure, higher quality was impossible. Since the year 2000 fiber lasers have been introduced to give an much increased etch quality direct into black polymeric materials.
Direct photopolymer laser imaging
closely related is the direct imaging of a digital flexo plates or sleeves 'in-the-round' on a fast-rotating drum, or cylinder. This is carried out on a platesetter integrated within a digital prepress workflow, that also supports digital proofing. Again, this is a filmless process, which removes one of the variables in obtaining the fine and sharp dots for screened affects, including process color printing.
laser etch of anilox rolls
Prior to 1980 anilox rolls were produced by a variety of mechanical processes. These metal anilox rolls were sometimes sprayed with ceramic to prolong their life in the flexographic printing press.
Sub-surface laser etch (SSLE)
Sub-surface laser etch is the process of etch an image below the surface of a solid material, usually glass, with an optical clarity to minimize distortion of the laser.
Jewelry-laser etch
The demand for personalized jewelry has made jewelers more aware of the benefits of the laser etch process.
Jewelers found that by using a laser, they could tackle an etching task with greater precision. In fact, jewelers discovered that laser etch allowed for more precision than other types of etch. At the same time, jewelers discovered that laser applied etchs had a number of other desirable features.
At one time jewelers who attempted to do laser etch did need to use large pieces of equipment. Now the devices that perform laser etch come in desktop units. Some entrepreneurs have placed such units in mall kiosks. That has made laser etch jewelry much more accessible. The makers of machines for laser etch jewelry have developed some very specialized equipment. They have designed machines that can etch the inside of a ring. They have also created machines that have the ability to etch the back of a watch.
A laser can cut into both flat and curved surfaces. Jewelry contains both flat and curved surfaces. That points-up the reason why jewelers have welcomed all the adaptations for the creation of laser etch jewelry.
Jewelers found that by using a laser, they could tackle an etching task with greater precision. In fact, jewelers discovered that laser etch allowed for more precision than other types of etch. At the same time, jewelers discovered that laser applied etchs had a number of other desirable features.
At one time jewelers who attempted to do laser etch did need to use large pieces of equipment. Now the devices that perform laser etch come in desktop units. Some entrepreneurs have placed such units in mall kiosks. That has made laser etch jewelry much more accessible. The makers of machines for laser etch jewelry have developed some very specialized equipment. They have designed machines that can etch the inside of a ring. They have also created machines that have the ability to etch the back of a watch.
A laser can cut into both flat and curved surfaces. Jewelry contains both flat and curved surfaces. That points-up the reason why jewelers have welcomed all the adaptations for the creation of laser etch jewelry.
Materials that can be etched
Natural materials
Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of etch lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different.Paper masking tape is sometimes used as a pre-etch overcoat on finished and resiny woods so that cleanup is a matter of picking the tape off and out of the unetchd areas, which is easier than removing the sticky and smoky surround "halos" (and requires no varnish-removing chemicals).
Plastics
Standard cast acrylic plastic, acrylic plastic sheet, and other cast resins generally laser very well. A commonly etchd award is a cast acrylic shape designed to be lasered from the back side. Often the laser etch is followed by paint filling the etchd surface to produce more contrast between the etchd surface and the surrounding surface.
Metals
Laser on Stainless Steel (SS316L)
The best traditional etch materials started out to be the worst laser-engravable materials. This problem has now been solved using lasers at shorter wavelengths than the traditional 10,640 nm wavelength CO2 laser.
Coated metals
However, the same conduction that works against the spot vaporization of metal is an asset if the objective is to vaporize some other coating away from the metal. laser etch metal plates are manufactured with a finely-polished metal, coated with an enamel paint made to be "burned off".
Stone and glass
Stone and glass do not turn gaseous very easily. As expected, this makes them generally a better candidate for other means of etch, most notably sandblasting or cutting using diamonds and water.
Directly "burning" images on wood were some of the first uses of etch lasers. The laser power required here is often less than 10 watts depending on the laser being used as most are different.Paper masking tape is sometimes used as a pre-etch overcoat on finished and resiny woods so that cleanup is a matter of picking the tape off and out of the unetchd areas, which is easier than removing the sticky and smoky surround "halos" (and requires no varnish-removing chemicals).
Plastics
Standard cast acrylic plastic, acrylic plastic sheet, and other cast resins generally laser very well. A commonly etchd award is a cast acrylic shape designed to be lasered from the back side. Often the laser etch is followed by paint filling the etchd surface to produce more contrast between the etchd surface and the surrounding surface.
Metals
Laser on Stainless Steel (SS316L)
The best traditional etch materials started out to be the worst laser-engravable materials. This problem has now been solved using lasers at shorter wavelengths than the traditional 10,640 nm wavelength CO2 laser.
Coated metals
However, the same conduction that works against the spot vaporization of metal is an asset if the objective is to vaporize some other coating away from the metal. laser etch metal plates are manufactured with a finely-polished metal, coated with an enamel paint made to be "burned off".
Stone and glass
Stone and glass do not turn gaseous very easily. As expected, this makes them generally a better candidate for other means of etch, most notably sandblasting or cutting using diamonds and water.
Laser etch machines
A laser etch machine can be thought of as three main parts: a laser, a controller, and a surface. The laser is like a pencil - the beam emitted from it allows the controller to trace patterns onto the surface.
There are three main genres of etch machines: The most common is the X-Y table where, usually, the workpiece (surface) is stationary and the laser optics move around in X and Y directions, directing the laser beam to draw vectors. Sometimes the laser is stationary and the workpiece moves. Sometimes the workpiece moves in the Y axis and the laser in the X axis.
The point where the laser (the terms "laser" and "laser beam" may be used interchangeably) touches the surface should be on the focal plane of the laser's optical system, and is usually synonymous with its focal point. This point is typically small, perhaps less than a fraction of a millimeter (depending on the optical wavelength). Only the area inside this focal point is significantly affected when the laser beam passes over the surface.
A laser can remove material very efficiently because the laser beam can be designed to deliver energy to the surface in a manner which converts a high percentage of the light energy into heat. The beam is highly focused and collimated - in most non-reflective materials like wood, plastics and enamel surfaces, the conversion of light energy to heat is more than {x%} efficient {example reference needed}. However, because of this efficiency, the equipment used in laser etch may heat up rather quickly. Elaborate cooling systems are required for the laser.
Raster etch traces the laser across the surface in a back-and-forth slowly-advancing linear pattern that will remind one of the printhead on an inkjet or similar printer. The pattern is usually optimized by the controller/computer so that areas to either side of the pattern which aren't to be etchd are ignored and the trace across the material is thus shortened for better efficiency. While traditional sign and plaque etch tended to favor the solid strokes of vectors out of necessity, modern shops tend to run their laser etchrs mostly in raster mode, reserving vector for a traditional outline "look" or for speedily marking out lines or "hatches" where a plate is to be cut.
There are three main genres of etch machines: The most common is the X-Y table where, usually, the workpiece (surface) is stationary and the laser optics move around in X and Y directions, directing the laser beam to draw vectors. Sometimes the laser is stationary and the workpiece moves. Sometimes the workpiece moves in the Y axis and the laser in the X axis.
The point where the laser (the terms "laser" and "laser beam" may be used interchangeably) touches the surface should be on the focal plane of the laser's optical system, and is usually synonymous with its focal point. This point is typically small, perhaps less than a fraction of a millimeter (depending on the optical wavelength). Only the area inside this focal point is significantly affected when the laser beam passes over the surface.
A laser can remove material very efficiently because the laser beam can be designed to deliver energy to the surface in a manner which converts a high percentage of the light energy into heat. The beam is highly focused and collimated - in most non-reflective materials like wood, plastics and enamel surfaces, the conversion of light energy to heat is more than {x%} efficient {example reference needed}. However, because of this efficiency, the equipment used in laser etch may heat up rather quickly. Elaborate cooling systems are required for the laser.
Raster etch traces the laser across the surface in a back-and-forth slowly-advancing linear pattern that will remind one of the printhead on an inkjet or similar printer. The pattern is usually optimized by the controller/computer so that areas to either side of the pattern which aren't to be etchd are ignored and the trace across the material is thus shortened for better efficiency. While traditional sign and plaque etch tended to favor the solid strokes of vectors out of necessity, modern shops tend to run their laser etchrs mostly in raster mode, reserving vector for a traditional outline "look" or for speedily marking out lines or "hatches" where a plate is to be cut.
Laser etch
laser etch is the practice of using lasers to etch or mark an object. The technique does not involve tool bits which contact the etch surface and wear out. This is considered an advantage over alternative etch technologies where bit heads have to be replaced regularly.
The impact of laser etch has been more pronounced for specially-designed "laserable" materials. These include polymer and novel metal alloys.
In situations where physical alteration of a surface by etch is undesirable, an alternative such as "marking" is available. This is a generic term that covers a broad spectrum of surfacing techniques including printing, hot-branding and laser bonding. In many instances, laser etch machines are able to do marking that would have been done by other processes.
The impact of laser etch has been more pronounced for specially-designed "laserable" materials. These include polymer and novel metal alloys.
In situations where physical alteration of a surface by etch is undesirable, an alternative such as "marking" is available. This is a generic term that covers a broad spectrum of surfacing techniques including printing, hot-branding and laser bonding. In many instances, laser etch machines are able to do marking that would have been done by other processes.
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