Sign makers delivering complete signage solutions now-a-days eventually turn to laser engraving for the technology’s unique advancement in speed and versatility in material choices. Mementoes, gift items, tabletop displays, custom-made designs, logo models… just to mention a few, are some instances which laser engravers can craft in highest precisions, faster speed, making the items stand out, inspire and express brands. In fact, arrival of laser engraving technology in the Indian signage market in the 1990s shunned away the limitations of manual carving.

Completely compatible

When it comes to identifying the materials compatible with laser engraving will include almost anything under the sun. Some of the common materials which can be laser-engraved to produce display items or models are woods, veneers, plastics, acrylic, glass, marble, coated and uncoated metals, leather, fabrics, stone, granite, mat boards, foam-boards, etc. Also included in the list would be other paper products and hard-surfaced materials like DuPont Corian, cork, melamine, Delrin and rubber stamp materials.

In addition, a host of man-made materials like simulated woods, stone products and others of such kinds are ideal for laser engraving. And the list may continue to include light egg-crate diffuser panels, fire retardant treated paper honeycomb, aluminium or stainless steel honeycomb or fine metal screening. These days, signage material (media) manufacturers are conscious about the surging popularity of laser engraving technology in sign making jobs as they produce products which are completely compatible with this cutting technology.

Right machineries

Contemporary Indian signage market boasts of the availability of a robust portfolio of machineries which comprises a range of laser engravers available in diverse models designed in varied wattages for different job levels. Many manufacturers recommend that a laser engraver of 25 watts can cut materials up to ¼ inch thickness and versatilities in the technology help sign makers exploit their creativities. For instance, vector cutting has such a feature in laser engraver of outlining designs.

Further, suction work support table in a laser engraver is an optional advanced device made of aluminium and drilled with numerous small holds. Such special feature of the machine can hold any material flat and quite advantageous while cutting flexible materials like paper products, cloth and heat sensitive materials including flexible brass. And downside exhaust work support table is yet another unique option to hold the part up off of the reflective table top as well as hold parts flat, allowing smoke, vaporised materials and fumes to be pulled down and away from the point of laser contact. In fact, ultra-modern features of laser engravers boost innovations to new levels.

Application range

Arrays of display items or models which laser engravers sculpt would be countless. Apart from common signage/display items, customers opt for a wide selection of objects to personalise through laser engraving. Way-finding signs, door-plates, tags for pet animals, tabletop displays, ornamental plates, key chains, labels, badges and lots others are some of the popular items which customers from different walks of life and industrial sectors keep demanding.

Laser engraving technology is one of the biggest ever revolutions being witnessed in the industry. This marvel technology is considered to be a proven addition of value and versatility to the contemporary sign making businesses.