Paper Mask For Laser Engraving

Low tack paper mask for laser engraving crystal etchings and letter transferring.

Paper mask for laser engraving.

This photo shows immediately after laser engraving a piece of wood. For this exercise we ll be demonstrating how to use a mask or application tape to create a color fill. If you re using a 30 watt laser like the pinnacle miii start with settings of 2 speed. Also it gives a more professional finished product.

Just apply a layer of transfer tape to the plywood or mdf before cutting see fig 1. Trotec s laser paper is a laser friendly paper which produces outstanding results when printed laser cut and laser engraved. Using a mask to create a color fill. 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.

Cutting the paper with a laser allows for filigree patterns and fine details to be created without any burn marks. Masking laser cutting. The acrylics are cut with protective paper on and all areas with heavy raster vector engraving are ready to be painted. By the way this type of masking paper is specifically sold for this purpose.

Available in 6 x 100yd and 12 x 100yd rolls. The scorching of laser cut plywood is prevented by a simple layer of masking or transfer tape. Application tapes are great for protecting surfaces from smoke or debris that s created while the laser is engraving or cutting. 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. Masking protects the surface from smoke residue left behind when the laser cuts or engraves. Can also protect glass from shattering during shipment. A medium tack paper tape like main perfectear plus would be a good choice.

It makes clean up and finishing faster. Protects foil from edge burn while laser engraving.