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Laser Engraving

rdsguerreiro

Laser Engraving
July 25, 2013 11:08AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 1

Hi guys!!

I work at a photography lab and one of the things we do are acrylic covers with 4mm thickness. We also need to engrave names on it but we are finding it kinda hard to do as we are not being able to get a smooth engrave. Can any of you help us?
The laser machine we have is like the one in the video

[www.youtube.com]

Thanks in advance! smiling smiley

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Kevin Aylward

Re: Laser Engraving
July 26, 2013 08:42AM

You are going to have problems with acrylic that thin. The reason is the type of acrylic. The thin stuff is extruded, while the 3/8" thick and up is cast. The laser will cut the thin stuff, but engraving requires the higher quality cast material

Hope this helps

Kevin Aylward
BEK Laserworks
kaylward@aol.com

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Kevin Aylward

Re: Laser Engraving
July 26, 2013 08:47AM

Here is a link to the supplier I use most of the time. There are cheaper sources, but none quicker.
[www.mscdirect.com]