Category:Engraving Author Name:Dennis Hughes Posted:16-03-2014 10:49 Views: 1760
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Synopsis: Laser cutting outline of details for drawings, and materials
Laser cutting of parts can be done to drawing provided or created for your needs
As of 2012 Cut to registration feature will be added with our new Trotec Speedy 500
Laser cutting to registration marks on pre printed sheet
Saves money with no dies required ideal for shorter runs
multiple stepped items on sheet no problem
Ideal for packaging, and point of sale items
i-cut camera system for laser cutting to registration Materials suitable for laser cutting
Most fabrics
Plywood
mdf
Acrylics
Melamine
Polypropylene sheet including core flute
Cardboard's
Papers
Corrugated boards
Polyester films
Polycarbonate film
Leather
Cork
Depron Foam
EVA Foam
Others on request
NO PVC materials will be cut due to Acid released during cutting
Cut to registration using camera system
Requirements for cut to i-cut registration marks
Please discuss prior to printing.
Laser Cutting machine bed 1245 x 710 mm with ability to pass through larger pieces up to 1245 mm wide.
Area of cut using camera reduced to 1100 x 700 mm longer parts can be moved through machine
Preprinted sheet with Registration marks as pre i-cut plugin for Illustrator or Corel Draw
See http://www.icutvision.com
Drawing file with outlines to cut and i-cut registration marks
Outlines to cut should be supplied at Hairline thickness in RGB 255,0,0
Perforation can be added if pieces required to be left in sheet
Images for lighter vector marking suggest RGB 0,255,0 and RGB 0,0,255
Images to be engraved if required in Black RGB 0,0,0( CMYK 0,0,0,100 )
Instructions on drawing in RGB 255,0,255 ( not engraved or cut )
If printing is required, supply on separate layer in CMYK
If you are not sure email your AI or CDR file for checking
Any print image to be on separate layer
Cutting software will pick up any distortions, and adjust the cutting to fit
If you wish Printing to be done by MyChoice@Firebridge, this can be done sheet up to 1200 x 900 mm
About the Author
Dennis Hughes
Owner and manager and operator of MyChoice@Firebridge
Started engraving in 2005.
Previous expertise in Internet servers and web site management
Hi Dennis,
Sorry I am late to reply…very busy heading overseas tomorrow…
Thank you for a super job on the wooden tokens…they look fantastic…
I am sure that more jobs will come in the future…until then thank you again..
Pierre Haag