I have a 12-year-old 45W speedy 300 and I’m trying to assess the power left in my tube. Originally I was able to rent a power meter from Trotec but they no longer do that. Would appreciate any...
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I have a 12-year-old 45W speedy 300 and I’m trying to assess the power left in my tube. Originally I was able to rent a power meter from Trotec but they no longer do that. Would appreciate any...
I have a 12-year-old 45W speedy 300 and I’m trying to assess the power left in my tube. Originally I was able to rent a power meter from Trotec but they no longer do that. Would appreciate any...
Does anyone have experience with vector cutting thin silicone sheet...approx 1/8".....with a 40w laser?
If it is possible, is it harmful to the machine ?
David and Scott...Thanks for the help. I looked at the epilog site but since I have a Trotec and not an Epilog, they wanted me to register in order to get to the page David referenced, so I passed. I...
When I bought my laser a few years ago, one of the first things I wanted to try was checking(?) or checkering (or whatever the correct term is) like on a gunstock. Well, since then, a lot of other...
I am using X5 and don't know of a compelling reason to upgrade to X6. From a laser operation standpoint, are there X6 features that are a real plus?
I have made a number of 8 x 10 photo mattes with a 5x7 opening (often as gifts for newborn baby pix) . I normally just raster the name, birthdate and other particulars in standard matte board. I use...
Does anyone have a good set of instructions for photo engraving on a Trotec? I have opened a new document in Corel Draw, imported a photo and converted it into a bitmap, then converted it as a...
I periodically make a few picture mattes for friends and family. I've created mattes with just rastered letters (which works sometimes but often I get charring and funky residue) and I've also vector...
Does anyone know of a source for the anodized aluminum buttons that can be engraved and inserted into the end of golf club grips? I am not looking for engraved ones, just the blanks so I can engrave...
Larry--I too am confused. Why even TRY to make the LaserTiles work better if the painted HD tiles are so much cheaper and better contrast? Am I missing something?
Dan---I haven't tried anodized alum. yet but I will tomorrow. I do have concerns about durability, but one step at a time.
I'm trying to make some QR codes (bar codes) and am having difficulty finding a correct material. I have played with some Laser Max and LaserLites material with no luck (yet). Does anyone have a...
Mike---Since you have the same machine, do you mind telling me what settings you use?
I'm having a bit of trouble with vector cutting 1/4" acrylic (plexiglass). I'm cutting it on a vector table with a 45w Trotec. Running 100 power and .25 speed, and while it cuts, I'm still getting...
Larry---Sorry to show my ignorance, but in X5, I can't find any GMS folder. Is this one I create, and if so where does it reside within the Corel file structure. Also, I don't think Tools>Visual...
The current edition of Fine Woodworking (Jan/Feb 2011) has a good article on page 90 about exotic inlays and it mentions materials like mother of pearl, abalone, abalam laminated shell, reconstituted...
Dee---I am just getting the hang of creating vector artwork from line art. If you don't mind me asking, about how long did it take for you to create this file? Thanks for sharing your work with all...
Sometimes I do a design in Corel that I'd like to show a client but they do not have Corel Draw. Is there some way to save the Corel file as a PDF so it can be emailed?
I'd like to make a series of acrylic triangles that I can use a set up tools for woodworking projects. I know how to use the Perfect Shapes function in Corel to create triangles, but is there a way...
After performing a PowerTrace on a photo in Corel X4, there are often a large number of curves of many different colors shown in the Object Manager. If I want to sort/order/accumulate the curves by...
I have been using Corel X4 for the last 9 months or so, and it is my graphics software to drive my Trotec 300. However, after reading this thread, I took a look at Inkscape and was really impressed...
FYI--I tried engraving on steel with Cermark for the first time today and it turned out great. Just mixed the Cermark (LM-6000?) with an equal volume of Acetone and put into a $10 Preval disposable...
Someone asked me today whether or not it was possible to cut circuit boards on a laser. This is a hobbyist who wants one-off boards for prototype/experimental purposes. I don't know what the actual...
Does anyone know what font is used in the standard Penn State logo. It is "close" to glyphic neue I think, but I'm trying to find something exact or similar on dafont.com ( or other free site). This...