Laser Engraving Transfer Tape

This week mike will show you why it is extremely beneficial to use transfer mask when laser engraving a photograph on to glass.

Laser engraving transfer tape.

Engravable blanks laser blanks ipi signwarehouse. The scorching of laser cut plywood is prevented by a simple layer of masking or transfer tape. Transfer tape application tape craft hobby tape heat transfer application tape spray mask sand mask paper fluids squeegees. Comparatively using application tape will result in a grayish engraving color instead of bright white.

Protects foil from edge burn while laser engraving. The heat energy of the laser will fuse or thermally bond the cermark to metal. 99 vinyl ease 6 x 100 ft roll paper transfer tape for cricut silhouette cameo oracal self adhesive vinyl for decals signs walls and more v0820 4 4 out of 5 stars 1 087. Other materials can have transfer tape applied to top surface on request.

Just as with the paper towel method ensure that no air bubbles or overlaps have formed when applying the tape and post engraving simply clean the glass of any leftover residue. Just apply a layer of transfer tape to the plywood or mdf before cutting see fig 1. Quick video on showing how i mask wood for laser engraving. Fortunately should you choose to try paint filling your laser cut engraving your can mask required areas with laser cut precision.

The acrylics are cut with protective paper on and all areas with heavy raster vector engraving are ready to be painted. Transferrite ultra medium tack masking tape small roll. Using wide rolls of masking tape during that process will stop lines from appearing if tape is overlapped as what happens when small width rolls are used. When a laser is engraving or cutting over a masked piece of wood timber the tape is vaporized does not interfere with those processes.

A transfer mask is easy to us. Available in 6 x 100yd and 12 x 100yd rolls. Low tack paper mask for laser engraving crystal etchings and letter transferring. Can also protect glass from shattering during shipment.

The cermark metal marking tape will create black engraving on metal using a 45 watts co2 laser. A medium tack paper tape like main perfectear plus would be a good choice. The 1 inch tape overs 600 square inches. We offer a full line of ipi engraving blanks.

The result is very permanent black engraving bonded to the metal.