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James Mooney
08-07-2009, 7:02 AM
Has anybody coma across this material. It looks like white acrylic with a black cap layer. Judging from the smoothness/glossyness of the finish I'm guessing the black was not painted or printed but is part of the sheet manufacturing process. On one of the pics you can see where black paint was applied to the edges with an entirely different result.

http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt63/cluck_01/Laser/?action=view&current=IMG_0567.jpg
http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt63/cluck_01/Laser/?action=view&current=IMG_0568.jpg
http://s598.photobucket.com/albums/tt63/cluck_01/Laser/?action=view&current=IMG_0572.jpg
Mike Null
08-07-2009, 7:10 AM
James
I can't open your picture files.
James Mooney
08-07-2009, 8:04 AM
Sorry Mike, hopefully it works this time
Scott Shepherd
08-07-2009, 10:57 AM
James, it looks like a product by Rowmark, it's their "Lacquers" line.

http://www.rowmark.com/rotary/lacquers/lacquers.asp

Gloss Black with white base.
James Mooney
08-07-2009, 1:37 PM
That's great Scott, thanks for the info. According to Rowmark it's recommended for use with a rotary cutter, do you know if you can laser cut and engrave as well?
Scott Shepherd
08-07-2009, 1:44 PM
I'm sure you can. The problem is it has a .012" cap sheet as opposed to most laser cap sheets that are .003" or less. So you might end up cutting the thing 4-5 times to get through it.

I've never used that particular material, but I have cut many rotary only materials with our laser. It just takes multiple passes. Can't say for this one because I've not tried it, but I've not found one we couldn't cut with multiple passes yet.
James Mooney
08-10-2009, 2:07 PM
Thanks Scott, you've been really helpful. I'll try and get a sample of the product and let you know how I got on.
Mike Null
08-10-2009, 4:24 PM
You can use IPI LZ901G from Johnson Plastics. It's laserable.

The temptation when lasering material with a thick cap is to over-power it and you'll scorch it around the text. If you decide to use this material I'd advise using a mask.
Brian Robison
08-10-2009, 4:28 PM
Like a hockey mask?
Bill Cunningham
08-11-2009, 10:27 PM
Like a hockey mask?

ya!! But only on Friday the 13th..:eek: