Modern progress goes by leaps and bounds. What still seemed impossible yesterday was reality today. This, by the way, concerns, in the first place, a variety of professional devices that are used in a variety of production. This also applies to the work, which involves engraving on various materials. By the way, such business is not only on an industrial scale. And the main device for those who work in trade - not a full-size overall, but a small desktop laser engraver.
How does a laser engraver work?
In general, a laser engraver is an equipment that, with the help of laser radiation, can create a three-dimensional engraving on a wooden, glass plastic or metal surface. Moreover, the popularity of such a device is explained by the fact that the image is very clear and detailed. Laser engraving itself is a technology for laser beam imaging. Parameters such as the thickness and clarity of the lines are specified in the settings of the laser engraver. The three-dimensionality of the image is achieved by the fact that one fragment of the picture is imprinted in the deep layers of the article, and the other on the surface.
The advantages of such engraving include:
- sharpness of the image;
- the durability of the figure;
- no damage or deformation of the product due to the fact that there is no direct contact.
Thus, a high-quality picture appears on the material. Desktop laser engraver is widely used in the manufacture of souvenirs, medals and promotional products.
If we talk about a desktop laser mini-engraver, then he has a number of "pluses":
- simplicity in operation and adjustment;
- low power consumption and, accordingly, economy;
- Possibility of transportation and easy storage due to small dimensions and weight.
How to choose a desktop laser engraver?
Of course, that before buying a laser engraver, you should decide for which purposes the device will be used. The fact is that they are produced in two types - solid and gas. The first, basically, is used on an industrial scale and for drawing drawing on plastic and metal (titanium, silver, aluminum, gold, steel). Gas CO2 products can cause laser engraving on almost all materials - leather, metal, glass, wood, plastic. In addition, they are much more affordable than solid models.
There are differences in cooling systems. An air system produced from rotating fans is most often found in desktop laser engravers. In more dimensional systems, this procedure occurs due to the circulation of the water cooled by the radiator according to the special construction of the tubes.
To make the right purchase it is important to take into account such parameters as the reliability and power of the laser engraver. Inexpensive Chinese laser engraver, of course, pleases the price, but does not always meet the requirements for quality. However, some manufacturers of
The power of desktop laser engraver varies from 20 to 40 watts. Of course, the maximum figure allows you to transfer the desired picture more qualitatively to the material. It is equally important to focus on the focal length of the laser engraver. The larger it is, the thicker the thickness of the material, with which you can work without much energy.