Andrew Michalewicz
11-13-2015, 1:02 PM
Hi everyone,
I have seen certain threads in this forum that have been focused on ADA Braille being done on the laser machine. My Current job has an engraver that is busted, and I guarantee my boss will not spend the money to 1. Get it fixed correctly or 2. Buy a new machine. ( He has haphazardly tried himself and I am sure that machine is fubar right now) This being said we still get ADA orders and have to deny them until he opens his wallet or its magically fixed. I am a graphic designer who learned the laser and engraver with a crash course lasting a few hours. Therefore, I am not capable of fixing it myself.
I have noticed threads where some people have talked about using a laser to cut the Braille Dots and have been successful. For ADA signs I have the Accent Signage Raster Ball system to place the dots, but I am having trouble getting them to stick correctly. I also have the Braille and Braille Normal font in Corel draw to laser out the dots. For previous ADA Signage we have been using 1/16" Rowmark ADA Alternative Substrate & 1/32" Applique. The laser is a Universal Laser with 110 VAC, 50/60HZ, 10A.
So long story short (Too Late, I know) Can anyone give me help with getting these raster balls to stick? What Power/Speed/PPI should I use? Am I using the wrong material for the substrate? Or is this utterly hopeless and should I tell my boss to open up his check book? Thanks for reading this I have been browsing this forum for a while for help and it seems there are some knowledgeable people here. Hope you can help!
I have seen certain threads in this forum that have been focused on ADA Braille being done on the laser machine. My Current job has an engraver that is busted, and I guarantee my boss will not spend the money to 1. Get it fixed correctly or 2. Buy a new machine. ( He has haphazardly tried himself and I am sure that machine is fubar right now) This being said we still get ADA orders and have to deny them until he opens his wallet or its magically fixed. I am a graphic designer who learned the laser and engraver with a crash course lasting a few hours. Therefore, I am not capable of fixing it myself.
I have noticed threads where some people have talked about using a laser to cut the Braille Dots and have been successful. For ADA signs I have the Accent Signage Raster Ball system to place the dots, but I am having trouble getting them to stick correctly. I also have the Braille and Braille Normal font in Corel draw to laser out the dots. For previous ADA Signage we have been using 1/16" Rowmark ADA Alternative Substrate & 1/32" Applique. The laser is a Universal Laser with 110 VAC, 50/60HZ, 10A.
So long story short (Too Late, I know) Can anyone give me help with getting these raster balls to stick? What Power/Speed/PPI should I use? Am I using the wrong material for the substrate? Or is this utterly hopeless and should I tell my boss to open up his check book? Thanks for reading this I have been browsing this forum for a while for help and it seems there are some knowledgeable people here. Hope you can help!