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Lasering
What is lasering?
A laser beam is a bundled light beam of high intensity. It is possible to engrave or to slice using this strong beam
The machine
The Graphixscan was specially developed for textile applications. The strength of the laser (50 watt) has been specially adapted for this purpose. The work surface of the machine measures 50 cm x 50 cm.
The design
A design can be provided in different ways. A drawing, photo or text is scanned, or the design can already exist on a diskette or CD. The digital file is read in by a special computer program.
The material
The result of the application is strongly dependent on the fabric used. Synthetic fabrics melt as layers or throughout, depending on the intensity setting of the laser beam. If the laser beam completely cuts through the synthetic material, then the searing seals the cut edges. The searing up of the fibres is often required because then the cut edges of the treated fabric no longer need to be finished off.
Natural fibres, on the other hand, burn in layers or in their entirety, depending on the intensity setting of the laser beam, but the fibres do not melt together. Laser cutting of natural fibre materials results in a frayed edge. Because every type of material gives a different result, tests are necessary in order to evaluate the effect of the laser on the material concerned.
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