Designs of decorative products made of plywood by laser. Laser cutting plywood

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laser cutting plywood is a progressive technology for cutting wood-based panels, providing high-precision creation of details and elements of the most complex shapes. Our studio performs laser cutting of plywood in Moscow according to individual orders. Experience and modern equipment allow us to create not just beautiful figures, but real masterpieces that can decorate any object.

Peculiarities

Cutting plywood with a laser is widely used in the production of various products for decorative and functional purposes. This technology is especially popular with furniture makers and decorators. With the help of a special machine and a focused beam of coherent radiation, our specialists perform openwork cutting plywood with the creation of flat and three-dimensional figures of varying complexity. This technology is suitable for both piece production and serial production of products not only from plywood, but also from MDF and other materials. Due to the peculiarities of the equipment, laser cutting of plywood makes it possible to produce elements of standard and big size. It can also be used to create highly artistic miniatures up to 3 cm high.

Figured cutting of plywood is actively used for the manufacture of:

• accessories;
• advertising products;
• furniture elements;
• building structures.

Technology Benefits

Laser cutting plywood has a huge number of advantages. The machines we use are capable of processing sheets up to 2050x3050 mm in size and 0.5-12 mm thick. In addition to cutting plywood, we also cut products from other wood materials: veneer, solid wood, MDF, chipboard. After loading the workpiece on the table and entering the basic parameters powerful laser acts on the material with a focused beam, burning out the desired figure along the contour. Curly cutting plywood to order has the following advantages:

• the ability to create figures according to templates of any complexity;
• excellent detail and clarity of patterns and ornaments;
• high-quality cut with the creation of a clean, smooth and even edge;
• no need for additional processing edges;
• exceptional accuracy down to hundredths of a millimeter.

Benefits of ordering curly cutting in our studio

• Modern equipment. Laser cutting of plywood to order is carried out on automated machines with high-tech computer control.
• Affordable prices. The absence of intermediary margins and transparent cost calculation exclude overpayment and save the budget.
• Qualified specialists. Services of laser cutting of plywood are shown by experienced and responsible craftsmen who have undergone special training.
• Efficiency. Due to the high productivity of the equipment, we are able to fulfill orders of any scale and complexity in a short time.
• Individual approach. For those wishing to order laser cutting from plywood, we offer a quality service that takes into account all the wishes of the client.

Cooperating with us is convenient and profitable! Check out our price list and order laser cutting of plywood in Moscow by contacting our manager at the numbers listed on the website.

Woodwork is gaining more and more popularity. This feature is explained quite simply. In the production of souvenir, advertising, furniture and carpentry products, it often becomes necessary to quickly, efficiently perform complex elements, cuts. Not every tool will be able to cope with the task with their own hands, and here it can come to the rescue.

Laser cutting plywood "Wood"

Cutting wood with a laser machine

Wood is considered the most beautiful of all materials known to mankind. In addition, wood is an environmentally friendly, safe and more quality material which has been used since ancient times. It is used in various fields of production, in particular in construction. Wood today produces a wide variety of products that we use both at home and as decorative elements.

Not so long ago, every manipulation: cutting, engraving, burning, was carried out in the old fashioned way - with your own hands. The process was, of course, labor-intensive, but very interesting and exciting. Today, any actions with wood can be performed using laser machines and improvised tools.

The laser has a thermal effect on the tree. By cutting, the machine fuses the edge, thereby protecting the wood from microbes and bacteria, providing a longer service life for the product. Unlike plumbing tools, when working with the equipment, no waste, chips, sawdust occurs, the workpiece or layout is not deformed, and the drawing is fully consistent with the original.

However, each type of wood is processed differently. It all depends on the breed, thickness, humidity, hardness, as well as on the delivery season.

Types of laser machines for plywood

Machine tools with numerical control
Modern CNC laser machines can perfectly cope with blanks from any tree. However, despite its versatility, each model has its own characteristics and characteristics.

• Floor machines
  The working table of the machine can vary from 0.5 meters to 2 meters. Such machines are designed for installation in a specialized room and are used, as a rule, in heavy industries. The machines have a monolithic body, which provides them with the stability of the entire structure, and also effectively reduces the vibration background that occurs during operation. The main purpose of such equipment is cutting, engraving, cutting wood.
• Desktop machines
  A small layout that does not require installation in the production room. Ideal for processing at home or within the walls of a small office. An excellent optical system allows you to cope with high-quality cutting and decorating workpieces.
• Compact machines
  With your own hands, using a marker, you can apply decorative elements to various bulk products (pens, key rings, jewelry, any layout, etc.), while each detail will be clearly visible, and the pattern will be durable. This feature is achieved due to the special design of the marker with a high-tech optical system.

Principle of operation

A model, the workpiece is processed using a beam, which looks like a spot on the surface of the material, the diameter of which is several microns. The beam is formed due to the lens, which is installed at a small distance from the base part of the part.
The beam moves thanks to the drive, which is pre-programmed for technical specifications processed element.
Most often when processing wood are used:

• Gas, with a beam diameter of 10 microns, formed using a gas tube.
• solid state laser. The beam diameter of 1 micron is created using neodymium glass.

Advantages and disadvantages

Modern machines have a lot of advantages:

• High accuracy
  Engraving or cutting with a machine is considered a high-precision process. The thickness of the cut is no more than 2 mm. To cut or engrave with your own hands, you no longer need to exert physical effort and use an improvised tool.
• High efficiency
  The speed of work allows you to minimize the time when performing various amounts of work, which allows you to save energy.
• economy
  This indicator refers to the consumption of materials, and to indicators of energy consumption. Due high precision work, laser cutting machines economically save wood, reducing waste to a minimum.
• Versatility
  In addition to cutting, the machines are capable of carrying out engraving work.

Only one factor can be attributed to the main disadvantage - this is its cost and inaccessibility. Not every amateur can afford to buy such an expensive laser woodworking machine, but everyone can try to do it with their own hands.

Approximate cost for laser cutting services. Prices are indicated in rubles for 1 running meter cut. The engraving price is indicated in rubles per 1 square centimeter.

DIY laser machine

As mentioned above, not everyone can afford to purchase laser-based woodworking equipment, but it is quite possible to make it yourself from improvised materials.

Tool and material for assembly

• laser diode;
• pencil, preferably mechanical;
• radiator, as a cooler;
• optical fiber;
• thermal lubricant;
• type D or 2 AA batteries;
• eye protection.

Most main point at work, it is eye protection. Do not, under any circumstances, look into the beam so as not to damage your eyesight.

As for the diode… High power IR diode with 1W output capable of burning any material except metal. Diode should work on 2V with direct current 1.7A. Pay attention to the fact that the diodes have different polarity (plus and minus). If the connection is wrong, the diode will simply burn out.

Layout and assembly

We connect the diode to the radiator. For better thermal conductivity, treat with thermal grease. Next, move on to the mechanical pencil. A pencil with a metal body is best suited, which in the future will avoid melting when overheated. We disassemble the pencil, insert an optical fiber into the tip and fix it with epoxy resin or glue.

For a do-it-yourself laser, it is better to take a thin pencil to fit the size of the optical fiber. We assemble: we insert the optical fiber with the tip back into the pencil and twist it tightly. Thanks to such a simple but quick design, everyone will be able to burn out various patterns with their own hands and engrave on wooden products.

If you have not changed your mind and decided that you simply need a laser machine, then the choice of a particular model must be approached with special responsibility. Explore full information about each model, compare the parameters you need, and only then proceed with the purchase. You can also find information on how to make laser-based equipment with your own hands from an ordinary pencil or an old DVD or CD drive.

✅ Before you buy a plywood laser cutting machine, learn how to choose it and use it correctly. This will help you determine exactly the characteristics of this equipment and understand what price it should have. Only helpful information, VIDEO REVIEWS, life hacks and tips from experienced plywood laser cutting specialists.

Before you buy a plywood laser cutter, learn how to choose one and use it correctly. This will help you determine exactly the characteristics of this equipment and understand what price it should have. Only useful information, life hacks and tips from experienced plywood laser cutting specialists.

How to choose a plywood laser cutting machine

Choosing a laser cutting machine for plywood is very easy for an experienced specialist. After all, he has a lot of experience, knowledge, and most importantly, practice. But what should a beginner do, where to start looking for their CNC laser equipment for cutting and cutting plywood? How to buy really what you need at the right price, including additional options? As experienced professionals, we talk about everything in order. First of all, you need to know what size plywood sheets you will be cutting. Under the large one, we choose a laser machine with a large working field, under the smaller one - with a small one (mini type, desktop). The price of a plywood laser cutting machine depends on its size. On the other hand, if you have the ability to cut large-format plywood sheets into small pieces, for example, with a router or a circular saw, then you can immediately pay attention to medium- or even small-format laser cutting machines. So, for example, they do it in the production of small elements and parts made of plywood. Such machines are suitable for the home. However, in this case, you will need to take care of the ventilation system. In addition to the area, you need to know what thickness of plywood you will be cutting. At the same time, remember that if you cut thick plywood on a CNC laser machine, then the edges of the cut will remain charred. Yes, there is one life hack that will help you solve this problem, but more on that below. On the other hand, some end products with black edges are attractive. When you need a clean end, it is better to use other machines for cutting thick plywood, among which there may be milling, and use laser equipment for engraving. The thickness of the plywood you will be cutting affects the power of the CO2 laser emitter and, as a result, the cost of the plywood laser cutting machine. To select it, you can rely on these data:

• Plywood up to 6 mm - 50 W
• Plywood up to 8 mm - 60 W
• Plywood up to 10 mm - 80 W

For drawing images (engraving) with a laser on plywood, you can stop at a 50 W laser tube. But, as they say, the economy should be economical, therefore, if the task is to produce more products per unit of time and establish profitable production, then it is better to buy a CNC laser machine for cutting plywood with a more powerful emitter.

VIDEO. Comparison of laser cutting machines for plywood

Professional industrial and semi-professional models.

VIDEO. Budget laser machines for plywood

Small format models.

And now we will talk about the plywood itself for laser cutting, how it is better to cut it and the nuances of processing.

The ideal grade of plywood for a laser cutter is 1/1 or 1/2. When choosing plywood, pay attention to its variety. So, marking Sh1 indicates that this is plywood, sanded on one side, and Sh2 - on 2 sides. For cutting with a laser machine, the so-called indoor plywood or FC (the abbreviation stands for "plywood + urea-formaldehyde glue") is suitable. Moisture-resistant plywood or FSF for a laser is better not to take. It is very difficult to cut with a laser. So, this 4 mm thick plywood is cut on the same parameters as ordinary FK plywood 12 mm thick. In other cases, it just burns. And, as they say, do you need it? Such plywood is easier to process with a milling machine. In addition, there is bakilite plywood for making, for example, spacers. It is cut either with a milling cutter, or with a waterjet, or with diamond cutting equipment. At the same time, ideally, it is better to use hydroabrosive, because the same milling cutter burns cutters when processing bakelite plywood (we read - we spend a lot of money on consumables), and all due to the fact that it is impregnated and covered with a special reinforcing chemical composition, in some cases epoxy resins. There are also special grades of lightweight aviation plywood. It's just space for a laser operator. Its advantage is that it cuts very well, and at the same time it is very strong, because it is intended for aircraft modeling. In a word, she is perfect. Such plywood is produced with a thickness of 2 millimeters. How better quality plywood, the easier it will be for you to process it. Choose plywood with a minimum number of knots. They interfere with normal cutting. Plywood for cutting on a laser machine must be ordered from specialized companies. In ordinary hardware stores and hypermarkets, plywood is sold that is not suitable for laser processing.

How best to cut plywood on a laser machine

When cutting plywood on a laser machine, in order to avoid yellow plaque along the edge of the cut, it is necessary to use a more powerful compressor, with air supply to the nozzle at 1.5 -2 atmospheres. If you need a cut without "shooting" from the other side, then the plywood from the desktop must be raised at least 1 cm. Then the beam is scattered when shooting from the table and no traces remain on the material. There is no ideally even plywood, each sheet leads, twists. To avoid defocusing of the laser beam when cutting uneven plywood, either a long-focus lens is used or the plywood is pressed against the table. You can press it with neodymium magnets, which perfectly stick to the honeycomb table, or fix the plywood sheet with corners, which you can do yourself. The easiest way to level a sheet of plywood on a table, while avoiding shooting on back side- this is placing neodymium magnets on the table, placing a plywood sheet on top and fixing this sheet on top with another neodymium magnets. Then the sheet is located at the desired distance from the honeycomb table and fixed on top with other magnets. When cutting plywood intensively, clean the ventilation mesh more often, because there are much more combustion products and soot from plywood glue than from plexiglass. In this regard, the hood clogs faster. For the same reason, when cutting plywood with a laser cutter, you need to clean lenses and mirrors more often.

Life hack for cutting thick plywood with a laser

If you want to laser cut plywood thicker than the power of the CO2 tube allows, then you can do it in 2 passes. But, there is one big BUT. When cutting from the first run, you will have to cut without forced air supply, otherwise the laser machine will not cut and will simply ignite the plywood, with oxygen, as you know, everything burns better. But already at the second call, you turn on the oxygen supply. And this is BUT: remember, in the absence of air supply to the nozzle, the lens of your laser machine will very quickly become sooty and burst.

Where to buy a plywood laser cutting machine

Our company sells a large number of laser machines for cutting and cutting plywood with different characteristics. In addition to typical serial laser equipment, we can put into production a laser machine according to your technical specifications and make it at an affordable price. Any questions? Ask our technical specialists.

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PLYWOOD (FC) VENEER
Material	Material thickness in (mm)	Length of laser cut, lm
		up to 100	up to 500	up to 1000	over 1000

up to 100

up to 500

up to 1000

FSF PLYWOOD, WATER-RESISTANT PLYWOOD, bakelite plywood
Material	Material thickness in (mm)	Length of laser cut, lm
		over 1000
		The cost of laser cutting, rub.
WATER-RESISTANT PLYWOOD,

Minimum order 5,000 rubles

The cost of the tie-in is 3.5 rubles.

We carry out laser cutting of large formats from 1650 to 3010 mm

Examples of work on laser cutting on wood to order

12 000 rubles

23 000 rubles

4 000 rubles

6 000 rubles

32 000 rubles

8 000 rubles

14 000 rubles

39 000 rubles

57 000 rubles

HOW WE ARE WORKING

The client sends the drawing by e-mail

On a scale of 1:1 in dwg, dxf format, AutoCad 2007 software products indicating the material and quantity of parts, then the cost of the order is calculated automatically (a special program is used) and a commercial offer is developed.

Drawings sent in other formats or CorelDraw13 or a scanned drawing of the product increase the processing time and cost of the order.

File requirements for laser cutting

The client leaves his coordinates

(phone number to call) or arrives at the office at the agreed time for a more accurate discussion of the order.

The company makes a cost estimate

The minimum order amount is 3000 rubles.

The client makes an advance payment of 50%

From the cost of laser processing and brings your own material.

The company announces the readiness of the order,

As a rule, the production time is from 1 to 5 days (depending on the volume);

The client pays the remaining 50%

And takes the order

Order laser cutting of plywood or MDF from LUMUS LASER!

Although materials created from wood fiber are always affordable, the issues of economical consumption always remain relevant. Conventional mechanical methods for processing wood materials are accompanied by a huge amount of waste, the mass of which can even exceed volumes. finished product. The use of a progressive tool, which is a laser beam, made it possible to solve this problem. In addition, the focused light output provides a degree of precision that is not available mechanical methods processing. Laser cutting of plywood, by virtue of the peculiarities of the technique itself, offers an extremely high speed of operations. In fact, all operations within a particular workpiece are performed during one sheet setup and require minimal operator intervention after starting the CNC machining program.

At professional approach to the organization of work, even despite the rather high cost of operating the equipment, the implementation of designs and samples of the most complex shapes remains much more convenient and affordable for our customers. The price for laser cutting of plywood, as well as for other materials, is formed mainly by the thickness of the workpiece and overall length detail contours. With a professional approach to the design of the template, the selection of the type and nature of the impact, it is possible to successfully avoid any additional costs.

We carefully monitor modern materials and determine the possibilities and features of their processing, so our company always takes the most professional and rational approach. The price of MDF laser cutting remains affordable for both small and large-scale orders, so cooperation with us is extremely profitable and convenient.

Videos about our work

Laser cutting is far from new method artistic processing wood, which from the moment of its appearance immediately gained immense popularity. Compared to a similar process performed manually with a jigsaw, this method demonstrates a number of advantages, the main of which is the speed of work with its high accuracy, provided by modern multifunctional equipment.

Also, laser cutting and engraving of plywood makes it possible to achieve a unique pattern that is distinguished by aesthetic appeal and beauty, while the cost of the service provided by a professional craftsman using expensive equipment is affordable for most customers. The minimum cutting width here does not exceed 0.01 mm, which is practically impossible when processing wood with a hand tool.

An example of cutting plywood with a laser:

Laser cutting technology implies a directed action of a laser beam on plywood, which makes it possible to form a cut of varying complexity and configuration. This method is non-contact and consists in raising the temperature at the point of contact of the beam with the tree, after which the material is removed by evaporation.

The use of equipment, which in this case is a laser machine, guarantees perfectly even edges after processing, which is very important when cutting artistic elements and complex openwork patterns. There is no wood dust and shavings, which gives the carpenter a lot of inconvenience. In the process of cutting wood with a laser, under the influence of high temperatures, plywood usually darkens at the cut points, which can be regarded both as advantages and disadvantages of the method, it all depends on the artistic vision of the master. If necessary, this feature can be eliminated by supplying laser machines with a ventilation and blowing system that removes combustion products.

The principle of operation of the laser beam

To obtain a laser beam, it is necessary to use a tube of gas and a mixture of helium, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When voltage is applied, monochromatic radiation of directional action is activated, carried out with the help of technological mirrors. Experienced craftsmen cut wood with devices whose power starts at 20 watts, but amateurs at home often use less powerful equipment. As mentioned earlier, the accuracy of laser cutting wood is very high, and the given pattern turns out to be almost jewelry.

To achieve even and clear edges of the pattern according to given parameters without the application of manual labor, it is enough to install the appropriate program. Minimum size laser beam in combination with numerical programs allows you to carry out the process of cutting plywood with a laser in a matter of minutes. Modern machines equipped with CNC require the master only to draw up a sketch, while wood cutting itself is carried out quickly and simply in automatic mode.

Additional accessories

According to the type of configuration, the equipment on which laser cutting of non-metals is carried out can be divided into units with and without numerical control programs. There are also additional devices that optimize the cutting, processing and manufacturing of parts. devices that expand functional purpose laser machines are:

• chillers that adjust the process of cooling the glass laser tube through which the gas mixture is supplied. To ensure optimal temperature regime, the tube is closed with a kind of shell through which the coolant circulates, and the device itself consists of a water pump, water and freon;
• blowing systems that remove combustion products, so that the plywood does not darken in places of contact with the beam, and the products acquire an attractive appearance.

Please note that laser cutting of MDF or any other wood material requires continuous cooling of the focusing lens, but such a system is not additional option and is necessarily present on all types of machines without exception. The cost of professional chillers, which were discussed above, is quite high and starts at $ 500.

Often, home craftsmen make a cooling system on their own, using a pump for pumping water. Thanks to this technique, laser cutting of veneer, plywood, MDF or chipboard will be available without unnecessary financial expenses. By the way, standard work for cutting non-metals can require over a hundred liters of water. If possible, it is advisable to replace the water with freon more suitable for such purposes, which will be much more efficient.

Laser cutting process

High-quality production of decorative elements, where MDF laser cutting is used or others are used wood materials is impossible without modern equipment, to which a high quality requirement is imposed. The process itself cannot be called simple, because it requires attention and artistic talent when creating sketches. No less stringent requirement is put forward to the treated surfaces. Plywood should not contain any flaws in the form of cracks, chips and other flaws, otherwise the result may be deplorable, and the master will make his efforts in vain.

Cutting veneer with a laser, as well as processing any wood using a point light beam, can be carried out both manually and automatically. Despite the fact that in this case the surrounding space is not polluted by chips and wood dust, some inconveniences are still present. The thing is that such production is associated with a heating process, due to which the cutting laser beam burns out the wood and, as a result, emits smoke. That is why it is impossible to allow acrid smoke to fill the room, be sure to ensure exhaust system. Also, laser cutting of plywood can provoke minor fires, and in order to avoid a fire, it is better to place a container of water nearby in advance, which will come to the rescue in case of an unforeseen circumstance.

Materials, products and prices

The laser cutting method is specially designed for processing plywood, and indeed any wood, in order to give it decorative effect. For example, laser cutting of MDF can turn an ordinary unsightly workpiece into a masterpiece of carpentry. In addition to the manufacture of interior elements, this technique allows processing wood in the production of souvenirs and gift products. There are a huge number of products, the main material of which is inexpensive plywood, however high level The quality of laser processing modifies the primitive workpiece so much that it looks like a precious exclusive thing. The most popular items in this category of goods include all kinds of coasters, panels, frames for photos and paintings, caskets, vases, etc.

Having a laser machine in his arsenal, the master will be able to regularly afford to create unique original gizmos for sale or for personal use, but what about those who do not have special equipment or lack the necessary skills? The answer is obvious. Cutting wood with a laser can be done in hundreds of workshops that work according to the sketches of the customer, you just need to voice your wishes. Such a service is quite affordable, and on average its cost is 30 rubles per linear meter with a material thickness of 5 mm.

Table: Prices for laser cutting services provided

Thickness mm.	Cutting length running meter

The price fluctuation in one direction or another is directly affected by the thickness of the wood, the molding and the complexity of the pattern.