We use our trotec speedy 360 co2 laser to etch 12 x 12 granite tiles individually then combine them together on a piece of 48 x 24 sheet of plywood.
Laser etch vs sandblast granite.
Sandblasting involves the use of compressed air to shoot small sand particles at high pressure at a surface.
There are a few reasons for this.
It s particularly well suited for lettering and can be used for both light and dark colors of polished granite.
For information on purchasing a headstone or for assistance on selecting traditional engraving vs laser etched designs contact american headstones and speak with josh rapozo 949 228 7055.
Though all colors can be laser etched for these materials the choices and are better for granite.
Etching removes the surface layer of granite with laser technology.
This erodes away the surface and is considered one of the most effective methods for engraving granite.
The darker colors are better for laser etching with dark black granite being the best.
Laser etched designs are done with the use high tech laser etching cnc machines.
A template is designed first then it is sent to the automatic engraving device where it guides the laser on how to cut the granite surface.
Sandblast vs laser engraving on trophy.
The laser etching process removes the polished surface of the granite using a high powered laser to show the unpolished granite beneath in varying depths to create the image.