Thanks to Trotec Laser Australia for this great Thanksgiving engraving idea, we show you how to laser cut and engrave turkey napkin holder on Wood Veneer, TroLase Thins 0.5mm and TroLase 3.2mm.

Preparation

Required Material:

• Wood Veneer
• TroLase Thins with double-sided adhesive tape
• TroLase – thickness: 3.2mm

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Machine used:

• Speedy 400 120 watt
• 2″ lens
• Vacuum table with honeycomb cutting tabletop or acrylic cutting grid

You can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser enagraver series for this application.

Tip:

If you are only cutting, we recommend keeping the clear film over laminate material.

Step by Step

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Laserable drink bottles and mugs

laserable insulated drink bottles and mugs are perfectly suited to personalisation through laser engraving by adding a special image, saying (eg “world’s best dad”) or artwork which will create the perfect gift for many special occasions including Father’s Day. A CO2 laser can be used for engraving these bottles and mugs.

New products in this range include:

• Insulated 500ml drink bottles – red, navy, green, yellow, purple and turquoise
• Insulated mugs – black 480ml and 360ml and pink 360ml

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Photo frames

Ready to laser engrave with a CO2 laser machine, our photo frames are available in a range of popular sizes and elegant finishes. They are made from alder wood and come complete with glass and folding easel back that allows for a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Ideal for gifts through personalisation and we think are perfect for many events including Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, new baby, wedding day, birthday celebrations and school photos.

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Notebooks

Our PU leather and linen covered notebooks are perfect for laser engraving personalised messages. Adding personalised graphics, words or slogans with a laser engraving makes it an extraordinary gift or giveaway. We see these used as travel journals, kitchen recipes, craft beer secrets, diaries and simple journals.

The books are manufactured in accordance with the best bookbinding traditions.

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DIY: Engraved leather belt

Leather belts are an essential item that are both fashionable and highly functional. Leather is also a fantastic material for laser engraving and cutting with a CO2 laser. In this DIY tutorial we show you the steps involved in laser engraving designs onto leather belts. We think they will be a nice addition to your personalised offering to customers.

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DIY: 3D retro wall sign for man cave

Every man cave needs a sign and we think this 3D retro sign is perfect! And while this picture is for a bakery, the beauty of a laser machine and design software is that you can choose the wording, and we provide the material shopping list, graphics file, laser parameters and step-by-step instructions in this tutorial. This sign is just not limited to a man cave, choose different colours to suit different scenarios.

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“Wash hands” + “Keep distance” – Courtesy of Trotec Laser Australia

In our new tutorial, we show you how to create Covid-19 signage quickly and easily using various Trotec materials and your laser engraving machine. Materials include TroLase, TroLase Foil and TroGlass.

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Preparation

Required material:

Sign “Wash your hands” Variant 1

• 1/4 sheet TroLase yellow/black 1.6 mm L704-206
• 1/4 sheet TroLase blue/white 1.6 mm L512-206 with adhesive on the back

Required material:

Sign “Wash your hands” Variant 2

• 1/4 sheet TroGlass reverse gloss/white 20625
• 1/4 sheet TroLase blue/white 1.6 mm L512-206 with adhesive on the back
• Acrylic paint in black

Required material:

Sticker “Keep distance”

• 1/4 sheet TroLase Foil red/white 0.2 mm 139688

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Machine used:

• Speedy 300
• 80 watts
• 1.5″ lens
• Aluminium cutting grid table or honeycomb cutting table

This sample can be produced with any other machine of the Speedy laser engravers.

Tip:

When working with TroLase or TroLase Foil, the following applies: If you use the entire work surface, use a vacuum table or an adhesive mat so that the material lies flat over the entire surface. Otherwise, cover the work surface with paper to create an optimal vacuum.

Downloads:

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Step by Step

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Step 1: Import/Create Print & Laser Template

Create your own design or use our template. Now send the job to the laser with the settings below.
Important: If you use TroGlass Reverse, the file must be mirrored.

Print settings

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
standard	500dpi	none

Halftone	Other
–	Optimised geometries, inner geometries first

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Step 2: Laser process

Now make the parameter settings. Our suggested parameters may vary depending on the laser machine used and the available laser power.
Remove the protective foil from the TroLase Foil or TroLase surface and then place the material in your laser. If you use TroGlass Reverse it is recommended to remove the foil after the laser process.

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Laser Parameters:

Material	Colour	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz	Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Direction	Advanced
TroLase Foil	black	Engrave CO2	55	80	500	1	off	1.5	bottom to top	–
	red	Cut CO2	40	1	2000	1	on	0	–	–
TroLase	black	Engrave CO2	65	80	600	1	off	1.5	bottom to top	–
	red	Cut CO2	60	1	2000	1	on	0	–	–
TroGlass Reverse	black	Engrave CO2	18	20	500	1	on	0	bottom to top	–
	red	Cut CO2	60	1	2000	1	on	0	–	–

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Step 3: Assembly

To attach the parts to each other, first remove the protective film on the back of the blue TroLase shield. Now stick the TroLase label onto the yellow TroLase or the white TroGlass Reverse label according to the markings.
The signs are now ready for use!

You can of course produce these signs in all possible colour and material combinations.

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Our latest featured business is based in Geebung, Queensland. Welcome Direct Trophies & Awards!

Contact Name: Direct Trophies & Awards

Contact details: Hinesh Kaba

Established: 1962

Location: Geebung, Australia

Number of staff: 4

Tell us a little about Direct Trophies & Awards and the team?

Direct Trophies & Awards has been an established business on the North side of Brisbane. We specialise in Awards & Recognition. We strive to provide our customers a good experience working with us.

What do you do in your down time away from the business?

Go for a drive & enjoy cars.

 How did you get into the engraving (or laser engraving) business and what do you enjoy most about it?

Saw the opportunity come by when I was in the market to do something different.  The use of laser machines in various environments excited me to develop my creative side with personalisation.

What type of machines do you have?

Speedy 300 Flexx

Speedy 400

Direct Colour Systems UV Printer

 What type of jobs / work do you do?

• Engrave Trophies & Awards
• Create Custom/Personalised awards
• Laser Cutting
• Laser Engraving
• Create & Update Honour Boards
• Create Promotional Items

What has been your favourite job and why?

Personalised a Gun. Had to be restored to original condition with branding and serial coding. Used the Flexx machine to mark the material.

What would be your ultimate job and client to work with and why?

Working with designer/wedding specialised to create personalised wedding items for a special occasion.

 

Nothing signifies Halloween like a glowing Jack o’Lantern with a unique pattern. In this tutorial we show you how to create a unique Halloween pumpkin using a laser. This has been replicated courtesy of our global premium partner Trotec Laser USA. Click here to be taken directly to the laser parameters.

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