Hi All,
I run a small laser-cutting & engraving business just outside of Atlanta, GA. I engrave quite a few clay bricks, and the numbers keep increasing.
My problem is that I can’t seem to get any information on the best way to engrave bricks.
The laser-cutter manufacturers don’t seem to know, and the brick engravers won’t tell me…
I’m running a custom-built 80-watt (RECI tube) machine.
I’ve always engraved bricks by engraving (not the “contour” way.) This seems to give a much better result. The problem is that it’s very slow.
I know I could get a higher-powered laser. Is the engraving speed inversely proportional to power? In other words, if I double my power, can I cut my time in half? Even if I cut my time in half, I’m still looking at quite a while per brick.
I’ve seen videos of galvo-type engravers that use f-theta lenses. Do these work for bricks?
Has anyone tried bricks with a fiber laser?
Any advice or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks much,
Tim