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Maker Video: Star War Shield Complex Design Decoration Piece Engraved by TruCUT Cabinet Laser Cutting Machine
There’s so much opportunity for making amazing laser cut products (and profiting from them, too!). But where to start?
Riley shows us how he created a “Star Wars” inspired themed shield by engraving and cutting on supawood material using AM’s TruCUT standard range laser cutting and engraving machine.
Interesting Facts about Star Wars?
Star Wars is an American epic space opera media franchise that has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe.
What is SupaWood?
Supawood is a homogeneous wood-based material made of finely defibrated, mainly bark-free, softwood, which is gently pressed in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The surface and edges are smooth and firm. Also take into consideration that SupaWood can be easily engraved and cut.
Things to keep in mind when laser engraving and laser cutting wood:
Material preparation
Wood laser generates a sticky dust which must not stick to the object being engraved. By gluing an application tape onto the working surface, a short-term surface protection is provided. After processing, the tape is simply removed
The Right optics
Laser cutting wood is a sublimation process. Precise focusing and the choice of the right optics are therefore crucial. A distinction must be made between engraving and/or cutting.
Compressed air
The connection of compressed air is recommended for cutting wood. A small-diameter nozzle should be used as this will protect the lens as well as direct the compressed air straight into the cutting gap, which will result in the dust and gas being removed more quickly, and the cutting quality being significantly improved.
Cleaning
Two very important factors in woodworking are the cleaning of the hardware and optics. Because of the resins and oils in wood, the dust is extremely sticky and will easily settle in the machine. It is, therefore, very important to clean the machine regularly.
To purchase AM’s CO2 TruCut laser and engraving machine simply dial 072 222 2211 / 060 600 6000 for sales or you can always buy the products from our online shop called buythis.co.za, check out buythis.co.za/cabinet-lasers .For more product information log onto our website am.co.za/.