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Laser Engraved Fruit Images
Produce a colorful series of fruit images out of TroLase material.
Preparation
Required material
- TroLase material 1.6 mm in various colors (materials available at Trotec)
Used machine
- Speedy 400, 120 watt
- 2" lens
- Vacuum table with acrylic cutting grid
This sample can be produced with any other machine of the Speedy laser engravers.
Important
- Use the 2" lens for engraving. It is the right choice for all engraving that are viewed from the distance.
- Use the acrylic cutting grid for an optimum cutting result
Step by step
![print-settings-jobcontrol.jpg](/static_processed/ad7ad243cca12c2826eecdc5b993748a/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/fruit-images/print-settings-jobcontrol.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}})
Step 1
Step 1: Import / create design template
Import our design template into your graphic program and adapt it to your needs. Send the images to the laser piece by piece.
Print settings
Process | Resolution | Cut line |
---|---|---|
Standard | 600dpi | none |
Halftone | Others |
---|---|
color | - |
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Step 2
Step 2: Laser process
Set the parameters like described below. The laser parameters may vary depending on the type of your laser machine and available laser power.
Laser Parameters:
Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
---|---|---|---|---|
black | engraving CO2 | 40 | 100 | 600 |
red | cutting CO2 | 35 | 1.2 | 1000 |
Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Advanced |
---|---|---|---|
1 | on | 1mm | High Quality |
1 | on | - | - |
Info:
- Run the engraving from bottom to top so that the dust can be perfectly exhausted
- For the cut we used the JobControl® standard parameter for quality
- You can download the JobControl® material parameter from www.troteclaser.com
![post-processing-fruit-images.jpg](/static_processed/2e911cfa78e06f2a4b003b16658deafe/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/fruit-images/post-processing-fruit-images.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}}})
Step 3
Step 3: Post-processing
Clean the surface with a damp cloth and put them into a frame.
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Inspirations
You can produce the images in advance and add company logos or text afterwards.