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Laser engraved photo frame
In this tutorial you will learn how to laser engrave an individual design on a wooden photo frame.
Laser engraved photo frame
In this tutorial you will learn how to laser engrave an individual design on a wooden photo frame.
Preparation
Required material
- 1 photo frame, solid wood
Machine used
- Speedy 360, 120 watts
- 2" lens
- vacuum table
Tip
Further personalize your design to suit your customer's needs.
Step by step
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Step 1: Import design
Our design may be used as a template to work off of when making your own image. When you have your graphic, send it to the laser with the following settings:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | - |
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Step 2: Laser engraving the photo frame
Place the photo frame on your laser machine's work table. Be sure that the areas you want to engrave are laid flat, since both the wooden frame and the glass will be engraved together in a single pass. Be aware that you will also need a distance holder because of the frame's back leg. Focus the laser on the glass.
Since we are engraving two materials with different heights, we need to calculate the z-Offset. For this project, since the difference between our two materials' heights is 7 mm, we set the z-Offset to +7 mm. Please keep in mind that depending on your laser machine and the specific photo frame that you are using, these settings can change.
| Laser Parameters | Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark engraving (wood) | Black | Engrave CO2 | 35 | 50 | 500 |
| Light engraving (wood) | Red | Engrave CO2 | 10 | 50 | 500 |
| Engraving (glass) | Blue | Engrave CO2 | 40 | 50 | 500 |
| Laser Parameters | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark engraving (wood) | 1 | On | +7 mm | High Quality |
| Light engraving (wood) | 1 | On | +7 mm | High Quality |
| Engraving (glass) | 1 | On | - | - |
Tip:
For the distance holders, you could use any leftover scraps of acrylic or MDF if you have them. Cut them into circles or cross shapes for easier use.
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Step 3: Cleaning
Wipe off the dust residue from the photo frame with a damp cloth. Your engraved photo frame is now ready to be shown off!
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Inspiration
How about making multiple different frames for weddings? You could possibly make a keepsake frame for the menu, seating plan, or even just to give as a wedding gift.
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