Stone laser engraving is a modern engraving technology that uses 20w laser beams to finely score and engrave stone. It has been widely used in art, architecture, souvenirs and other fields. This article will introduce you to the basic principles, benefits and some precautions of laser engraving on stone slabs.
Fundamental
Stone slab laser engraving uses laser beams to irradiate stones with high energy density. By controlling the intensity, focus and scanning speed of laser beams, Atomstack laser engraving machine can achieve marking and engraving on the stone surface. The irradiation of the laser beam will change the color of the stone surface, forming clear patterns and characters.
Tools Needed For Laser Engraving On Slate
To laser engrave on a slate, you'll need a few tools, including an Atomstack S20 Pro laser engraver, software, and slate pieces.
Laser Engraver: A CO2 laser engraver is the best choice for engraving on stone slabs. The laser beam cuts the slate material precisely, creating precise engravings. Manufacturers such as Epilog, Universal Laser Systems, and Trotec offer these machines widely.
Software: A vector-based design software program such as Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW is required to create the design or text to be engraved on the slate. This software program creates vector files that a laser engraver can read and engrave onto a slate.
Slate pieces: Sourcing high-quality slate pieces is critical to achieving high-quality laser engraving. Slate can be purchased in a variety of sizes and shapes from home improvement stores and online retailers like Amazon and Amazon.com.
Benefits of Laser Engraving on Slate
The Atomstack S20 Max has many advantages for laser engraving on slate, including:
1. Durable: Slate is a long-lasting and durable material that can withstand considerable wear and tear.
2. Personalization: Laser engraving on stone slabs offers the opportunity to create unique and personalized items. Adding initials, names or custom designs can make a slate item feel extra special.
3. Wide range of uses: Slate can be used to produce various items, such as coasters, plaques, signs, etc.
4. High Quality: Laser engraving produces high quality designs and text that stand out on slate. The precision of the laser beam ensures that every detail is crisp and concise.
5. Unique surface treatment: Slate has a unique surface treatment that is different from other materials such as metal and plastic. The natural slate grain is visible through carving, providing a unique and authentic look.
Precautions
1. Material selection: Different stone materials have different adaptability to laser engraving. Generally speaking, stone materials with higher hardness such as marble and granite have better effects.
2. Design preparation: Before the slate laser engraving, it is necessary to design the pattern and text in advance, and convert it into a format recognizable by the Atomstack S10 Pro laser engraving machine, such as DXF, AI, etc.
3. Safety measures: Smoke and smell will be produced during the laser engraving process, so a well-ventilated working environment should be maintained, and personal protective equipment such as protective glasses and masks should be worn.
4. Engraving effect: The effect of stone laser engraving is affected by many factors, such as laser power, scanning speed, focus point, etc., which need to be adjusted and optimized according to specific conditions.
Summarize:
Laser engraving on slate is an efficient and precise engraving technology, and laser engraving machines are widely used in art, architecture, souvenirs and other fields. There are some points to pay attention to in terms of material selection, design preparation, safety measures and engraving effects.
