MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE
Section
5-21
SIGN VINYL
RASTER ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
POWER
SPEED PPI PASS
DEPTH
25 100
19
500
1
.015”
30 100
23
500
1
.015”
35 100
26
500
1
.015”
40 100
30
500
1
.015”
45 100
34
500
1
.015”
50 100
38
500
1
.015”
55 100
42
500
1
.015”
60 100
45
500
1
.015”
VECTOR CUTTING (KISS CUT)
LASER WATTAGE
POWER
SPEED PPI PASS
DEPTH
25 5
3.3
500
1
.003”
30 5
4.0
500
1
.003”
35 5
4.7
500
1
.003”
40 5
5.3
500
1
.003”
45 5
6.0
500
1
.003”
50 5
6.7
500
1
.003”
55 5
7.4
500
1
.003”
60 5
8.1
500
1
.003”
COMMENTS
Sign vinyl comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, thickness, finishes, and reflectivity. There
are a few methods for using sign vinyl with the laser system. One method is to vector cut
(unmasked) through the vinyl but not through the backing. This technique provides results
equivalent to a vinyl cutter machine. Once the vinyl has been cut, remove the excess vinyl,
apply transfer tape and use a squeegee to remove trapped air bubbles. The transfer tape can
then be lifted off and the vinyl lettering or objects that were vector cut will be stuck to the
transfer tape and maintain their correct spacing with respect to each other. Now apply the tape
to the desired surface and squeegee, peel off the transfer tape, and the lettering will remain
adhered to the surface. The other method is to apply a piece of vinyl to the desired surface
(unmasked) and adjust the laser power so as to cut through the vinyl without engraving into the
material below. Another example is to cover the entire surface of a wooden plaque with vinyl,
use a squeegee to remove all air bubbles, and then mask the entire surface with transfer tape to
protect the vinyl from smoke damage. In the graphics software, color the background black and
place white filled text on top of the colored background. Since the laser system does not
engrave white filled objects, the background will be engraved and the lettering will be
untouched. Peel off the excess vinyl and transfer tape to reveal the final product.
MOST SIGN VINYL IS MADE FROM PVC (Polyvinylchloride). DO NOT USE PVC
BASED VINYL.
The fumes are extremely toxic if you inhale them. The fumes are also
caustic and can chemically destroy the metal parts of the laser system. Damage to the
laser system from this type of abuse
ARE NOT
covered under warranty.
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