There are many applications of laser engraving machines in the decoration industry. The following is an introduction to the engraving of wood:
The first is logs, which are unprocessed wood. It is one of the most common laser processing materials in our daily life, and it is also easy to be engraved and cut. For example, light-colored woods such as birch, cherry or maple are easily vaporized by the laser and are therefore more suitable for engraving. However, since each type of wood has its own characteristics, we should choose wood according to the specific objects we want to carve. We recommend researching the characteristics of the engraving machine before engraving unfamiliar woods.
Next is plywood, which is a man-made wood board and one of the commonly used materials for furniture. Carving on plywood is actually not much different from carving on wood, but one thing to note is that the carving depth should not be too deep. The edge of the cut plywood will also turn black like the wood, but the degree of blackening depends on the kind of wood the plywood is made of.
Generally speaking, the engraving on wood is usually in the shadow, and the engraving depth is generally required to be deep, so the power is generally set to be relatively high. If you encounter hard wood it may make the engraved graphic presentation darker. If you want to make the color lighter, you can increase the engraving speed and try to engrave several times. Some wood will produce some oily smoke attached to the surface of the wood when carving, if the wood has been painted. It can be wiped off carefully with a damp cloth, if it is unpainted, it may not be wiped clean, causing contamination of the finished surface.