For those who use Laser Engraver for a long time, or DIY enthusiasts, there will always be more or less problems in contact with laser engraving. For different materials, the parameters and methods of laser engraving are also different. So how do you adjust these to achieve the desired effect? This issue brings you a lot of questions about laser engraving, and advises you on different materials and how to use the machine.
1. Some engraving suggestions on solid wood and hardwood?
When carving hardwood, we recommend covering the surface of the wood to reduce the infiltration of residue into the engraving area and to be easy to clean.
Use the "bottom to top" engraving mode. In the laser software RDwork we use, you can change the working mode of the laser head, allowing you to engrave from bottom to top instead of the usual top to bottom engraving. This has the advantage of reducing smoke and debris from being pulled into the engraving area as the Laser Engraver laser head moves.
After the engraving is completed, use some glue to clean it. Because the hardwood gum is black when it is burned at high temperatures.
2. Can Laser Engraver really engrave glass? What are the skills?
The first thing to know is that not all glass is flat. Although you may think that you need to buy some more expensive and more expensive glass to get better results, it is not the case. We have many customers who use the glassware of the wholesaler to engrave, but the engraving effect is also very good.
For the engraving glass, we give you some suggestions: use a lower resolution, about 300DPI can get better results. Change the black in the graphics to 80% black, which can improve the quality of engraving. We found that in Spreading a wet tissue on the glass helps to dissipate heat and improve the quality of the engraving, but make sure the paper is not wrinkled. Use a finger or paper towel to apply a thin layer of soap to the area to be engraved, which also helps to dissipate heat. Use ScotchBrite or similar items to polish the engraved area to remove glass fragments.