Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual page 63

RASTER ENGRAVING
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
VECTOR CUTTING (KISS CUT)
LASER WATTAGE
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Sign vinyl comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, thickness, finishes, and reflectivity.
There are a few methods for using sign vinyl with the laser system. One method is to vector
cut (unmasked) through the vinyl but not through the backing. This technique provides
results equivalent to a vinyl cutter machine. Once the vinyl has been cut, remove the excess
vinyl, apply transfer tape and use a squeegee to remove trapped air bubbles. The transfer
tape can then be lifted off and the vinyl lettering or objects that were vector cut will be stuck
to the transfer tape and maintain their correct spacing with respect to each other. Now apply
the tape to the desired surface and squeegee, peel off the transfer tape, and the lettering will
remain adhered to the surface. The other method is to apply a piece of vinyl to the desired
surface (unmasked) and adjust the laser power so as to cut through the vinyl without
engraving into the material below. Another example is to cover the entire surface of a
wooden plaque with vinyl, use a squeegee to remove all air bubbles, and then mask the
entire surface with transfer tape to protect the vinyl from smoke damage. In the graphics
software, color the background black and place white filled text on top of the colored
background. Since the laser system does not engrave white filled objects, the background
will be engraved and the lettering will be untouched. Peel off the excess vinyl and transfer
tape to reveal the final product.
MOST SIGN VINYL IS MADE FROM PVC (Polyvinylchloride). DO NOT USE
PVC BASED VINYL. The fumes are extremely toxic if you inhale them. The fumes
are also caustic and can chemically destroy the metal parts of the laser system.
Damage to the laser system from this type of abuse ARE NOT covered under
warranty.
MATERIAL SETTINGS GUIDE
SIGN VINYL
POWER SPEED
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
POWER SPEED
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
COMMENTS
Section 5-21
PPI
19 500
23 500
26 500
30 500
34 500
38 500
42 500
45 500
PPI
3.3 500
4.0 500
4.7 500
5.3 500
6.0 500
6.7 500
7.4 500
8.1 500
PASS DEPTH
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
1 .015"
PASS DEPTH
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"
1 .003"