Paper Mask For Laser Engraving

Using a mask to create a color fill.

Paper mask for laser engraving.

Also it gives a more professional finished product. This photo shows immediately after laser engraving a piece of wood. Available in 13 different shades and a variety of gsm weights trotec s laser paper has been carefully selected to produce a high level of colour contrast when laser engraved and a crisp clean edge when laser cut. Masking protects the surface from smoke residue left behind when the laser cuts or engraves.

Cutting the paper with a laser allows for filigree patterns and fine details to be created without any burn marks. Can also protect glass from shattering during shipment. Why do we mask products before using a laser cutter. Available in 6 x 100yd and 12 x 100yd rolls.

It makes clean up and finishing faster. Protects foil from edge burn while laser engraving. With laser processing you can change the color pigments to achieve anything from a subtle whitening effect to dark brown shades depending on the paper and laser settings. By the way this type of masking paper is specifically sold for this purpose.

For this exercise we ll be demonstrating how to use a mask or application tape to create a color fill. The acrylics are cut with protective paper on and all areas with heavy raster vector engraving are ready to be painted. A medium tack paper tape like main perfectear plus would be a good choice. Low tack paper mask for laser engraving crystal etchings and letter transferring.

If you re using a 30 watt laser like the pinnacle miii start with settings of 2 speed. Trotec s laser paper is a laser friendly paper which produces outstanding results when printed laser cut and laser engraved. Fortunately should you choose to try paint filling your laser cut engraving your can mask required areas with laser cut precision. Other materials can have transfer tape applied to top surface on request.

Application tapes are great for protecting surfaces from smoke or debris that s created while the laser is engraving or cutting. Masking laser cutting.