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Multi-layered Sign
Using TroGlass material, craft your own custom multi-layered sign with this step-by-step tutorial.
Preparation
Material used
- 1/4 TroLase ADA bright white 1mm
- 1/4 TroLase ADA black 1.6mm with adhesive
- 1/4 TroGlass Frosted Satins Ice Blue
- 1/4 TroGlass Color Gloss Ice Blue
- 1/4 TroGlass Satins Lime Green translucent with adhesive
- 1/4 TroGlass Satins bright Orange translucent with adhesive
- double sided adhesive tape
Machine used
- Speedy 360, 80 watts
- 2" lens
- Nozzle with large diameter
- Vacuum table with white cutting grid
You can use any machine in the Speedy range to create these signs.
Tip
Play around with different colors and textures, or try using logos from your customers.
Step by step
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Step 1: Base plate
Upload our template and adjust it to suit your needs. Send the job of the base plate (bright white) to the laser using the driver settings below:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
![Laser cut white TroLase ADA](/static_processed/f99a4727a7d023c7624fd718e4ef022f/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/laser-cut-ada-white.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}},"outputFormat":{"format":"webp"}} "laser-cut-ada-white.jpg")
Step 2: Laser process base plate
The laser parameters may differ depending on the laser machine used as well as the laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 24 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
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Step 3: Stripes pattern
Use the driver settings below to send the stripe pattern job, as well as the letters, to the laser machine:
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
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Step 4: Laser process stripes pattern
The laser parameters may differ depending on the laser machine used as well as the laser power.
| Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Cut CO2 | 38 | 0.8 | 1,000 |
| Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On | - | - | - |
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Step 5: Colored layers
Send the colored layers job consisting of TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Color Gloss to the laser using the driver settings below.
Before cutting the TroGlass Color Gloss and TroGlass Frosted sheet apply adhesive to the back, keeping a minimum of 4cm clear to the top of the sheet - this space is needed for the floating part and the triangles.
| Process mode | Resolution | Cut line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | none |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Color | Optimized Geometries, inner geometries first |
![Laser cutting of TroGlass with adhesive tape](/static_processed/a74976863a251553bfd84068ab374183/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/troglass-with-adhesive-tape-laser-cutting.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}},"outputFormat":{"format":"webp"}} "troglass-with-adhesive-tape-laser-cutting.jpg")
Step 6: Laser process colored layers
Tip: Remove the top protective foil for TroGlass Frosted and TroGlass Satins before cutting.
The laser parameters may differ depending on the laser machine used as well as the laser power.
To position the graphic perfectly, use the green positioning line.
| Laser Parameters | Color | Process | Power (%) | Speed (%) | ppi/Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | Black | Engraving CO2 | 16 | 20 | 500 |
| Cutting | Red | Cut CO2 | 50 | 0.2 | 5,000 |
| Creasing | Blue | Cut CO2 | 5 | 1 | 1,000 |
| Positioning | Green | Positioning | - | - | - |
| Laser Parameters | Passes | Air Assist | Z-Offset | Direction | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraving | 1 | ON | - | Bottom Up | High Quality |
| Cutting | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Creasing | 1 | ON | - | - | - |
| Positioning | - | - | - | - | - |
![Assembly multi layer sign](/static_processed/135391df047f002a328b764c3bc8ccb7/.jpg?{"image":"https://backend.troteclaser.com/static/images/knowledge/diy-samples/multi-layer-sign-trotec-materials/assembly-multi-layer-sign.jpg","edits":{"resize":{"width":650,"fit":"cover"}},"outputFormat":{"format":"webp"}} "assembly-multi-layer-sign.jpg")
Step 7: Assembly
Start by placing the stripe pattern on the white base plate. To place it yourself, look for the hole to align it.
Next, make sure the TroGlass Frosted plate is glued precisely on the black ADA.
After that, comes the TroGlass Color Gloss plate. It is best to position them with the letters at the bottom and to make sure that the area without adhesive foil is exactly positioned. Then paste on the black and green or orange letters.
Repeat these steps for the back of the shield. Then, the triangles are inserted into the holes provided.
Finally, feather a string through the holes and the multi-layer shield is finished.
Why trotec materials?
Whether you create individual or standardized signs, Trotec acrylic sheets offer the best solution due to their variety and high-quality workmanship. The TroGlass series is characterized by its extremely tough and scratch-resistant surface. Discover our various colors with different surfaces and degrees of transparency.
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