Guide for Material Processing

We prepared for our customers helpful information on how to process our different materials. 

Engravers handbook
Tips for Engravers

Learn more about what you can do with your Trotec laser. Download Trotec's "Handbook for engravers"

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Laser engraving laminates

Read useful tips and tricks on how to achieve the optimum result when laser engraving laminates.

paramters for laser engraving and cutting
Finding the right laser parameters

Get tips how to determine the right parameters for laser cutting and engraving

Determining the perfect focus

Get tips how to select the correct focus to optimize your laser engraving results

smooth laser engraving
Tips for creating a smooth laser engraving

How to realise a strong, luscious tone of the engraved area

Right lens for your laser application
How to select the right lens

See our guide to determine which lens you should use for your application

cleaning after laser engraving
Cleaning after laser engraving

Get tips how to clean plastic and acrylic sheets after laser engraving.

What are plastic engraving sheets?

Learn about the technical background of the most commonly used two-layer laser engraving materials.

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Comparison of extruded and cast acrylic glass

Discover the similarities and differences of extruded and cast acrylic glass

What is cast acrylic glass?

Learn more about cast acrylic sheets, also known as PMMA.

Basic tips for laser processing acrylic sheets

Cast acrylic can be laser engraved and laser cut with a CO2 laser. Read our useful tips for laser processing acrylic glass.

tips for smoke-free processing of cork
Laser engraving and cutting of cork

LaserCork is a natural material and is made from natural cork granules. Read our tips for smoke-free processing of cork 

How to process LaserLeather

LaserLeather is a high-quality artificial leather with two layers of color. Get tips for the processing with a laser

Working with engravable wood

Wood as a material is now more popular than ever. Learn more about how to laser process engravable wood.

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Create bending applications with Trotec materials

Discover different cutting techniques using Trotec Wood and TroGlass acrylic sheets that allow you to bend material

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Tips and tricks on processing TroGlass Mirror

Learn how to achieve best results when laser cutting and engraving acrylic mirror.

best results when laser cutting and engraving glitter acrylic
TroGlitter for your glamorous applications

TroGlitter is a cast acrylic that is mixed with glitter particles. Learn how to achieve best results when laser cutting and engraving.

Which metal to use for your applications?

Have a look at our overview which metal sheet is the perfect choice for your application.

Anodised aluminium

What is anodised aluminium and how does aluminium engraving work

How to mark blank metals

Learn how to find the right parameters for marking blank metals with a CO2 and a fiber laser plotter

Create permanent, black markings on metals, glass and ceramics with a CO2 laser

Learn how to use markSolid marking sprays and pastes in our tutorial.

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TroLase Thins engraving tips

Find application tips and tricks for the lightweight and tough material TroLase Thins.

How to work with TroLase Foil

TroLase Foil is a thin, flexible two-layer plastic material. Learn how to achieve best results when laser engraving and cutting.

tips processing trocraft eco
Tips on processing TroCraft Eco

Learn how to achieve best results when laser cutting and engraving.

LaserPaper Wood and Colors

How to work with the Trotec LaserPaper range

personalize insulated drinking bottle
Tips for laser engraving of insulated bottles

Read tips how to personalize our insulated drinking bottles made out of high-grade stainless steel

how to engrave linen books
Engraving Linen Books

Get tips for the perfect engraving of linen books. Create customized gifts for a variety of occasions.

how to process stamp rubber
Tips for processing stamp rubber

Get tips on how to achieve the best results when cutting and engraving stamp rubber.

Manual cutting of engraving materials / laser materials
Manual cutting of Trotec materials

Read our recommendations for manual cutting of our laser and engraving materials.

LaserFlex heat transfer engraving material

Decorate textiles with designs of your choice by laser engraving the thermotransfer film LaserFlex.