Laser engraved mirrors are really cool 😎
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Simple video on using my co2 laser to engrave a mirror. using reverse imagery and the coated side of the mirror you get a very nice image on the reflective side, that still allows the mirror to be totally smooth and easy to clean. I'll be adding some LED lighting behind my frame to really highlight the custom image. Be sure to have adequate ventilation as the coating being removed does have a very distinct smell!
I started etching mirrors 30 years ago by sand blasting, and then I would paint the back side to match the decor the customer wanted. Usually the job was a bathroom mirror, sometimes up to 8' long. Most were just borders, but with a diode laser, I'll bet you could get pretty artistic since they are lightweight and portable. 😊
Yeah that possibilities are pretty limitless. Very clean and sharp images
In lightburn instead of the black square use the blue or oange labeled T1 or T2. Those are toolpaths and they don't fire the laser, so no need to toggle the output on/off.
That's a great tip to know! Thank you!
I use air assist on everything. It will save your lens from getting full of soot. Other then that, it's a good video. Ive been lasering going on 11 yrs.
I'm using a Trotec w/ JobControl, but I like to use the gantry movement controls and the red dot to make sure I am square to the travel of the head... I run the red dot along the longest edge, adjust as needed to square, then position the dot on a corner of the workpiece. I make sure there is a bounding box "positioning line" that matches my workpiece in the design and then I just snap the positioning to the cursor/head location for perfect registration every time. For printed materials, you can print the bounding position line for squaring and registration, no tape measure needed.
That's smart
An easier way to align your work. Keep your cardboard boxes and cut them down for alignment jigs. Measure the mirror and cut a void in the cardboard. Now your machine is aligned with the void. Then you don’t have to measure, align, and jog your gantry.
Another way to align your work. Keep your cardboard boxes and cut them down for alignment jigs. Measure the mirror and cut a void in the cardboard. Now your machine is aligned with the void. Then you don’t have to measure, align, and jog your gantry.
If you don’t need center alignment you can cut a corner and slide the mirror into the corner.
paint the back and it pops
I'll give that a try. I'm putting some LED battery pack lighting behind it to see how that looks, as soon as they get here from the Temu slow boat from China..
Nice! I was wondering if it was basically same as acrylic mirror process. Thanks
I'm not sure if it'll work on an acrylic mirror since it's a "plastic". I think it would also engrave into the reflective side once it goes thru the coating, whereas a traditional glass mirror won't burn
why don't you want air assist while engraving?
@@TheHillsHaveFPV there is some minor air flow but just a small amount, basically for blowing debris out of the lasers path.
Just wondered….can you paint the graphic?
I'd guess it's possible. You could individually hand paint the graphics or if it's a solid color you could easily spray paint it. Since I made the video I've added some LED lights to them and it really changes the look.
You can spray or hand paint. I like to use gold leaf (fake gold) It all so comes in silver and copper.
Update* I have started spray painting the backs after engraving. It looks incredible. I like it better than lighting it with LEDS
What is the speed you are cutting at? Thanks
500mm/s
Oh one more thing you have to get a camera and loose the tape.....lol
@@johnmcgovern4011 I've read mixed reviews with cameras on lasers so I've never really gave it much thought 🤔