Maintenance Manual of the Laser Engraving Machine

 

Engraving machines come in all sizes, shapes, and serve many different purposes. Before these popular machines were invented, engravers would use handmade tools to carve stone, metal, wood, and leather. Machines now take place of handmade tools, and have simplified our lives immensely.

Engraving has become a huge business opportunity, many people that are interested in the art of engraving can purchase a machine to make a profit. Some machines are used to etch glass, jewelry, vinyl, and small personal items that can be personalized, and given as gifts. A large business would use a computerized machine to mass produce products that can be distributed and sold.

Most commonly used Allied Scientific Pro machine is a laser engraving machine. It is so precise, and leaves such clean etching on the item being engraved, it is by far the most popular machine used. The laser engraving machine is very sophisticated, it is controlled by a computer that controls the speed, intensity, and direction of the laser beam. The precision of the laser is preferred over the use of other machines because it is so accurate and clean.

Another reason that the laser engraver is preferred over other engraving machines, there is no need to replace parts. Replacing of drills and bits is time consuming and costly, where if you own a laser engraver you will not need drills and bits to replace, saving you time and money.

The laser can burn some surfaces such as wood, so preparation needs to be taken ensuring that the product does not get damaged. On wood items that have resin, a paper masking tape is used to protect laser cleaning machine the surface of the wood from turning black or burning. This process is necessary to preserve the product being engraved, and will make clean up much easier on the person engraving the wood.

Plastic products that will be engraved will also need to be handled with care. Burning plastic can cause fumes and vapors in the air, wearing a protective mask will prevent the harmful fumes from being breathed into the lungs. Other equipment such as fans are required when engraving plastic items.

Engraving has come a long way from the crude tools that our ancestors once used. From woods to etching pens, today's engraving industry makes use of different methods including rotary and laser engravers. Computerized Our Social Profile rotaries as well as laser engravers have their own advantages and disadvantages. Below are just some of the features of each machine to help those who are new to the industry find the machine of their choice.

Rotary machines are ideal for etching all kinds of metal whether they be coated or non-coated as it makes use of "diamond drag" tool that creates deep cuts to the material, producing a beautiful engraved look. This machine is also perfect for small etchings such as customized engravings on gold rings and since it is cheaper than laser, it is preferred by many in the industry. It is also favored by craftsmen who are into acrylic products as rotary cuts and engrave deeper than laser. Also, it is used by many who are interested in filling the etched parts with colors. Although the rotary machine is ideal, it also has its disadvantages, one of which is that it is slower and requires specific cutters to ensure precise details. This disadvantage however is useful, when it comes to carving out thicker materials where depth and raised characters are desired or with glass that contain high lead content.

When it comes to faster and simpler engraving, the laser machine has its advantages especially for those who are interested in a clean and crisp look. Additionally, since one uses laser, contact is less and as such, there is little wear and tear marking the products. Laser is preferred for acrylic as it easily etched the designs fast and since the material is lighter and thinner, rotary etching tools might break the material when care is not properly exerted. Laser is also preferred when it comes to producing bar codes on packages since most formats require complex markings that rotary tools might not be able to produce in precise details.

Choosing the ideal machine depends on the material that one is interested in working on. Glass or crystals that have high lead content might break from the laser because of its lead level which produces heat that can lead to chipping or breaking of the glass material. But the case might not be so when using rotary machines. Rotary machines also work well with metal jewelry whether coated or uncoated because of its diamond graver which can etch out metal materials. That said, leathers, paper, fabrics, bar codes and acrylic users might find lasers ideal as these produce clean and crisp details without the wear and tear that rotary machines do.