Creating marketable laser products with the FLUX Ador 2 W infrared laser
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Creators who need to engrave both metal and other materials typically have to buy two separate machines: one dedicated to metal and another for other materials. However, the launch of Ador has elegantly solved this problem.
In the laser engraving community, metal engraving is always a hot topic for people to discuss, unlike wood, acrylic or fabric which can be engraved by several kinds of lasers. People who require metal engraving often have to spend more time and money finding specialised laser engraving machines for metal. Creators who need to engrave both metal and other materials typically have to buy two separate machines: one dedicated to metal and another for various materials.
However, the launch of Ador has elegantly solved this problem. Ador features a three-in-one modular design for a diode laser, an infrared laser, and a printing module. This design allows creators to switch modules according to their material and creative requirements, significantly broadening their creative possibilities.
Insight into Ador's 2 W infrared Laser add-on
Ador's 2 W infrared laser operates at a 1064 nanometer wavelength, making it ideal for engraving on metal surfaces. The beam’s remarkably small diameter enables intricate designs and sophisticated engravings on various metals, revolutionising the way you approach metalworking projects.
Metal engraving
To illustrate the functionality of the infrared laser add-on, we’ll take stainless steel as a practical example. This will guide you through the process and help you understand how the infrared laser add-on operates. Follow these steps to gain a clearer insight into its workings.
Step 1: infrared module calibration
If you’re using the Ador for the first time, the machine has been moved or you notice a mismatch between the camera’s preview and the actual position of the engraving, it is essential to perform camera calibration. For detailed instructions on how to carry out the camera calibration, please refer to the step-by-step guide available in the Help Center.
Step 2: place material & auto focus
Ador features an expansive workspace measuring 430 x 300 mm with a depth of 30 mm, providing plenty of room to broaden your creative scope.
Make sure that your materials do not exceed these dimensions. Additionally, for lighter materials, it’s advisable to use paper tape for stabilisation to prevent them from being displaced by the airflow from the air assist during the operation of the infrared module. After placing your material, long press the AF (Auto Focus) button to focus on the material.
Step 3: camera preview
Ador comes with an 8 MP high-resolution camera, enabling you to quickly preview your materials with just one click. Once you’ve previewed your materials, position your image on the material. The infrared module will then precisely print on the area where you’ve placed your image.
Step 4: parameter setting & start engraving
After you’ve placed your design file on the preferred area, you can use Beam Studio’s sidebar to adjust gradients and curves to your liking. Once you’ve made these modifications, just hit ‘Start’ to send the file to the machine.
The camera preview of metallic materials might cause reflections, making it difficult to align the material properly. In this case, select the layer where your image file is located in the right-hand workspace’s ‘layer’ section, and choose a brighter colour. This will help in achieving more precise and efficient alignment of your image file.
Simple creation in 4 steps
Finish your artwork effortlessly in just four easy steps to bring your personalised project to life with vibrancy.
