CMadok
September 18, 2021, 12:52am
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This is a link to two threads I bookmarked for settings for 2-color plastics. I think they are both for 1/16th" thick. Both sets of settings work well. I would suggest reading through the entire threads since they post updates and pictures and refinements along the way.
I had a project that required this stuff and found I was not happy with my existing settings. I made some improvements and discovered some other tips along the way. You can get some really nice results with this stuff, but it does need some care.
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Engraving
Best results:
Speed 1000, Power 15, LPI 675
Notes:
As has been said, the plastic masking that comes on the product makes a gooey mess in engraving. I experimented with paper masking too–forget it. Getting through the masking take…
A recommendation is to stand 6 or 10 foot away and see if the signage looks okay. That is a thing with signs. We are looking at them right there in our lap, but others will be a distance away.
As to parameters:
I use a lot of the two color for earrings and signs and have some real accurate ‘ballpark’ numbers for it.
Engrave – 1000/60 @195 0.060
Score – 300/15 0.060
Cut – 225/100 0.060 (if seems to not quite cut – try 225/full).
Some colors like teals, some blues, and especially red seem to…
I’ve made a lot of items with settings from both threads.
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