Laser Engraving Techniques For Wood
A common application for laser tools is in cutting and engraving wood. Plywood, MDF, soft or hard wood, as well as numerous other types of wood can be engraved using laser cutting tools. It’s a quick and effective method of creating professional quality wooden items, that is widely used by fabricators.
Lasers are used for cutting and engraving wood because they leave a high quality clean finish and because of their ease of use. Laser engravers are used in conjunction with graphics programs. These allow a design to be created digitally first then sent to the cutting machine for production.
Lasers also allow for very precise geometries to be engraved. To engrave at this level using traditional methods requires a great amount of skill and time, which not all fabricators have at their disposal.
Some of the items that can be created using a laser engraver include:
- Wooden decorative items
- Embossing and marquetry
- Toys and models
- Packaging and wrapping
- Outdoor and indoor signs