The scorching of laser cut plywood is prevented by a simple layer of masking or transfer tape.
Laser engraving transfer tape.
Greenstar transferrite 12 x 30ft clear transfer paper tape w grid application tape 4 7 out of 5 stars 700 12 99 12.
The cermark metal marking tape will create black engraving on metal using a 45 watts co2 laser.
Just apply a layer of transfer tape to the plywood or mdf before cutting see fig 1.
Engravable blanks laser blanks ipi signwarehouse.
Engraving without auxiliary materials.
Quick video on showing how i mask wood for laser engraving.
Using wide rolls of masking tape during that process will stop lines from appearing if tape is overlapped as what happens when small width rolls are used.
A medium tack paper tape like main perfectear plus would be a good choice.
Protects foil from edge burn while laser engraving.
When a laser is engraving or cutting over a masked piece of wood timber the tape is vaporized does not interfere with those processes.
Comparatively using application tape will result in a grayish engraving color instead of bright white.
The 1 inch tape overs 600 square inches.
Other materials can have transfer tape applied to top surface on request.
Fortunately should you choose to try paint filling your laser cut engraving your can mask required areas with laser cut precision.
99 vinyl ease 6 x 100 ft roll paper transfer tape for cricut silhouette cameo oracal self adhesive vinyl for decals signs walls and more v0820 4 4 out of 5 stars 1 087.
Links to items used in the video.
Available in 6 x 100yd and 12 x 100yd rolls.
We offer a full line of ipi engraving blanks.
This week mike will show you why it is extremely beneficial to use transfer mask when laser engraving a photograph on to glass.
The result is very permanent black engraving bonded to the metal.
Low tack paper mask for laser engraving crystal etchings and letter transferring.
Just as with the paper towel method ensure that no air bubbles or overlaps have formed when applying the tape and post engraving simply clean the glass of any leftover residue.
A transfer mask is easy to us.
The acrylics are cut with protective paper on and all areas with heavy raster vector engraving are ready to be painted.
Can also protect glass from shattering during shipment.