The laser engraver works just like a laser printer, just load your favorite word processor or paint programer such as coral draw or Photoshop, create the image to be engraved and press print - depending on the laser engraving machine you will purchase the output print will be directed directly to the laser for engraving. Just make sure the print is in black and white as the laser detects shades of black and grey and will engrave this on the surface of the material.
When choosing a laser engraver there are quite a few options to look at, for example if you are engraving wooden photo frames then a laser engraving machine is ideal for this task. You will need to check that the laser bed is large enough for the frame and is powerful enough to engrave the wood. A beginner should look at the epilog Zing which comes in a variety of power options, a 30 watt laser will engrave a wooden frame quite quickly and is great value for money with the option of a rotary option to allow the user to engrave cylindrical objects such as glasses.
Laser Engraving Machine:
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Most laser engraver can engrave on rubber board, it s unnecessary for you to choose multifunctional and speedy machine, because firstly, most function can be used; secondly, faster speed, more shallow engraved depth, can t meet the demand of printing. Recommend: purchase suitable laser machine for engraving rubber board, with low price and fast return.
b) Engraving craft work
Most laser engravers can engrave craft work and purchase is based on application.
engraving bamboo, wood, and notion: small machine, like size of 300*400mm, with low price and high precision. engraving wooden box and wine box: size of 500*70mm and 600*900mm, with up and down working table for long box to be put in. Engraving bamboo: size of 500×700mm and 600×900mm, with up and down working table and rotating unit. Engraving large format wood: size of 600*900mm, with up and down working table, and open through front and back door for putting large wooden board. Engraving new year card: size of 500*700mm and 600*900mm, with working table for cutting, and fast speed for paper not be burnt during working process.
c) Cutting acrylic
Most laser engravers can cut acrylic, but it s better for you to use special laser cutting machine, of which the optimized design is specialized in cutting and cutting effect is very good. If you insist on buying common laser engraving machine, it s very necessary to buy the machine with knife shape working table.
Note: don t believe 60w or 80w laser power can cut 20mm acrylic, it is impossible. even the acrylic is cut through, the edge is extremely awful. Normal value is: 60w laser power can cut 8-10mm acrylic, 80w laser power can cut 8-15mm acrylic.
d) Engraving and cutting costume and leather
Purchase laser engraving machine with fast speed and honeycomb working table.
Using Laser Engravers
You can use laser engravers for various kinds of things. And one of them is stamping. Many companies use laser engravers for stamping on the products as a mark or engrave the expiration on the products. It is a fast process comparing to the traditional processes used by company for engraving marks or dates on products.
If you own a small business or going to start a business, you will be happy to know that laser drilling and engraving machines are available in profitable grades for companies that don't need a big machine for engraving works. These machines are designed to engrave on materials including metal, plastic, wooden objects, etc. You can also create designs on jewelries, furniture, wooden objects, etc. Endless possibilities open with laser engravers.
These machines can be controlled with computers through software. You can actually engrave any picture or graphic you want. You can even engrave your own picture if you want. Just take a picture and upload it to your computer. Use that software for importing the picture, re-size it and customize the lasers speed. Once you are done following these steps, start printing it with the engraver. Sometimes you have to press a button on the machine to actually start the printing. Knowing these things can be really helpful when you are going to buy your own laser drilling or engraving machine.
If you are churning our hundreds of duplicate items which are flat and need to deliver items quickly then look at the epilog legend elite series which are quicker than the Zing and more powerful so jobs are completed much quicker. Again the Legend series can include a rotary attachment. The epilog Legend series use servo motors which are much quicker than many competitors machines on the market.
Avoid purchasing inferior brands and stick to the main companies such as Epilog and Trotec machines making sure you check with the salesman that the engraving bed is large enough to handle jobs and that the power is sufficient to complete the jobs in good time. A demonstration is definitely advised before committing to the purchase!
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