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• How to align and size heat transfer vinyl designs?

  How to align and size heat transfer vinyl designs, please visit the following web link to learn the tips. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/190417890475077059 For more information about vinyl sticker laser cutting,please visit: http://www.unilasertec.com/news/a_92.html

• Topics for finding the right laser cutting machine for textile/fabric/garment industry

  Topics for finding the right laser cutting machine for textile/fabric/garment industry This type of capital equipment expenditure is not a small deal, so buyer should know what to ask to find the right laser cutting machine. Even though the laser cutting technology was introduced to the textile/fabric/garment market for many years. For most owner, buying a professional laser cutting machine is a major investment. It’s not just the initial price you pay, but the fact that the purchase will have a great impact on the entire manufacturing process. If the wrong equipment is chosen, you have to live with the decision for quite a long time. Do you know the best way to go about purchasing a laser cutting machine? Even if you currently own one, how long ago did you buy it, and what has changed since then? This guide should help you in making a capital purchase decision that will drive your manufacturing operations to new heights. What’s the Application? Perhaps the real question is, “Should I must buy a laser cutting machine?” For many reasons, investing in a different cutting system may make more sense for a company’s manufacturing activities. Investigating all available options can minimize any possible regrets in the future. Depending on how is the production process to be as part of your business on digital printing dye sublimation for textile fabric garment application. A traditional auto cutter machine need big quantity order as input to initial the running with labor cost, its not suitable for small quantity order but multi-match business mode. Auto cutter machine and the knife cutting system the cost higher than laser cutting machines, also the availability do not match the latest fast fashion business, for the features of quick delivery controls can not compare with the laser cutting system. Of course, auto cutter cutting can boost productivity by the multiple layer case and the ability to cut multi-layer materials; the application obviously would influence what exactly you need for which type of application. Do We Really Need to Invest in Laser Cutting? A company that doesn’t have a laser cutting machine generally subcontracts the work to one or several job shops with that capability. This scenario doesn’t involve a lot of risk and can work if you have some flexibility with lead times. But there will come that time when you have to ask yourself if it is time for the company to bring laser cutting in-house. This has to be considered even if the business relationship with the subcontractor is great. How do you know if it is the right time to own a laser cutting machine? Look at how much you are spending monthly for cut pieces. If the decision is made to bring laser cutting in-house, you may be put in a position where you need to justify why the investment needs to be made. The costs associated with subcontracting out the laser cutting are just the starting point for the justification. How much more productive will the manufacturing process be with in-house laser cutting? How does this affect lead times? From an expense standpoint, not only do you have the cost of the laser cutting machine, you have labor and consumable costs. Figuring out these answers will give the management an idea about production savings and subsequent return on investment following the initial investment. What Does It Mean to Control the Laser Cutting Process? Other than monetary issues, when manufacturers offer reasons as to why they are looking at purchasing a laser cutting machine, they mention “control.” Ask yourself these questions to see if you fall into this category: • How many times have we lost business because of late delivery? • Have we ever had to reject parts because of poor quality? • How would it help our image if we had our own laser cutting capabilities? • Who Should We Buy the Laser Cutting Machine From? As a buyer, you have numerous sources to purchase a laser cutting machine. Laser machine is not just a simple tools, ask also the questions about service availability in local. Today’s technology does not require as much maintenance, but when a machine goes down, you’ll want it back up and running as soon as possible. Also find out about local service supports availability and delivery. Again, be aware that laser cutting machines from well-known brands like Unikonex that are recognizable in the industry typically have higher resale values. What Is the True Cost of Running the Equipment? Unikonex laser machine with high reliability and availability for daily running, if with good weekly /Monthly maintenance, that only laser tube and reflective lens are the consumable parts as year spare parts. How Will We Finance the Purchase? While some manufacturers pay cash for a laser, the majority use some method to finance the purchase. Don’t assume that your bank is the best source for funding the laser equipment purchase. Look at other alternatives, including the Brand’s local support company, maybe which own their own financing arms. What Can Be Done to Make the Purchasing Decision Easier? Answering these questions and obtaining quotes based on the feedback can be used to narrow down the selection of the supplier of a laser cutting machine to two to three sources. From there you need to find the right model, ask the right questions during equipment demonstrations, and work toward an acceptable price. Remember, there are many important items to discuss during the final negotiation. The purchase of such a machine can be an overwhelming task. That’s why it might make sense to work with professional supplier vendor which with local agency or service provider, that will help you to network with manufacturing to learn from them, or even seek out the assistance of someone that has been through or is familiar with this type of industrial equipment purchase. Such an effort likely would prove to be worthwhile.

• Advantages of Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser System for Vinyl film cutting

  Advantages of Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser System for Vinyl film cutting Vinyl films are widely used for sign and pattern making. To laser cut vinyl film is difficult due to the massive contamination of the laminated surface at high temperatures. Now Unikonex Laser Cutting has developed a laser cutting process to kiss cut vinyl cleanly. The laser offers many advantages when working with multilayer films: Several layers, such as backing, adhesive and top film, can be cut in one work step. Vinyl with adhesive back is applied to a material surface, We selectively peel the vinyl and leave the desired pattern on the surface. Why work faster with the Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser System than with a normal XY laser system and much more faster than with a knife cutting plotter? Precisely equipped with 3D Dynamic axis system and an innovative Unikonex marking control system ensure precise and fast laser marking and cutting with Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser systems. Unlike in cutting plotters, there is no material resistance when lasers are used. As a result, laser cutting is faster. Additionally, the laser beam does not need to be lifted or rotated as a knife tool of plotter. Another plus, Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser systems is quick scan system without normal XY movement system, therefore Unikonex 3D Dynamic CO2 Laser systems is also much fast than normal XY laser machine.

• How to properly clean lenses of laser cutting machine?

  How to properly clean lenses for UNKONEX laser cutting machine? The focusing lens of the unikonex laser cutting machine is a precise optical component, and its cleanliness directly affects the processing performance and quality of the laser cutting. Since the optical lens in the unikonex laser system is a consumable item, therefore timely cleaning of the lens is very necessary for extension the lens working life. In order to prolong the service life and reduce the user cost as much as possible, the lens must be cleaned in strict accordance with the following steps highly recommended by unikonex. During the replacement process, the placement, inspection, and installation of the optical lens, must to protect the lens from damage and contamination. After a new lens is installed, it should be cleaned regularly according to unikonex operational manual. Laser cutting machine lens cleaning procedure When the laser cuts the textile or fabrics or other materials, the working surface releases a lot of gas and spatter, which will cause damage to the lens. When contaminants fall on the surface of the lens, energy is absorbed from the laser beam, resulting in a thermal lens effect. If the lens has not yet formed thermal stress, the operator can disassemble and clean it. During the installation and cleaning of the lens, any sticky matter or even finger print or marks on the lens will increase the absorption rate of the lens and reduce the service life. The following precautions must be taken: 1. Take out the focusing mirror from the frame: Loosen the fastening screw and never use the bare finger to install the lens. Finger tips or rubber gloves should be applied. 2. Do not use sharp instruments to avoid scratching the surface of the lens. 3. When hold the lens, do not touch the special coating surface, just hold the edge of the lens. 4. Lenses should be placed in a dry, clean place for checking and cleaning. A good workbench should have several layers of cleaning paper towels on the surface and several cleaning lens tissues. 5. Users should avoid talking above the lens and keep food, beverages and other potential contaminants away from the work environment. In the process of cleaning the lens, a low risk method should be adopted. The following operational precautions are established for this purpose and should be strictly followed by the user. 1. This step is necessary to blow off the float on the surface of the lens with a blower, especially a lens with tiny particles and floats on the surface. But don't use compressed air from workshop tubing , because it contains oil mist and water droplets, which will cause the pollution of the lens. 2. Cleaning the lens with a laboratory-grade acetone and laboratory-grade paper . Dip a proper amount of acetone or high-alcohol 95% alcohol and gently rotate it clockwise from the center of the lens to the edge. If necessary, both sides of the lens need to be cleaned. Carefully protect the lens when cleaning. If the lens has two coated surfaces, such as focus lenses, each surface needs to be cleaned in this way. The first side needs to be placed on a clean lens paper for protection. 3. If acetone does not remove all the dirt, then use acid vinegar to clean. When the vinegar is cleaned, it is used to dissolve the dirt to remove the dirt, but it will not cause damage to the optical lens. This acid vinegar can be experimental grade (diluted to 50%), or white vinegar containing 6% acetic acid. The cleaning procedure is the same as for acetone cleaning, then the acid vinegar and the dry lens are removed with acetone. At this time, the cotton are frequently changed to completely absorb the acid and hydrate, Until it is clean. 4. When contaminants make the lens damaged, cannot be removed by cleaning, especially due to metal splashes and dirt damage the coating surface, user has to replace the lens without any other choice. 5. Install the lens barrel and the nozzle, adjust the focal length, tighten the fastening screw, and keep the convex surface facing down when the focusing lens is installed. It can be seen that in order to achieve a better cutting quality, the requirements for lens cleaning is must! Moreover, since the air contains moisture and oil, the long-term combination with the dust in the air will cause lens contamination, and the cutting beam is unstable, so that the cutting effect and quality are not right to standard. Therefore, the laser cutting machine lens must be cleaned in strict accordance with the above method to extend the lens life.

• Can my data compatible with laser cutting software

  The Unikonex fabric/ textile/garment laser cutting software supports most of cad/drawing file formats, by simple “import” function the laser cutting software can support ai, cdr, dxf, plt, bmp etc. This fabric/ textile/garment laser cutting software called VISIONLASERCUT and LASERWORKS handles the control of the laser system communication with laser machine, for parameter settings and with the aid of the integrated function module can calculate the cost time of a cutting job realistically.

• Do laser systems give off radiation, and if so, is it safe?

  CO2 Laser Wavelength = 10,600 nm = Infrared Radiant Energy(SAFE) A common question asked frequently by our customers is "Do laser systems give off radiation, and if so, is it safe?". The above chart will help to answer this question. Many household appliances like microwaves, radiators and TV's give off safe levels of radiation. CO2 Lasers also fall into the "safe" category as they are an infrared wavelength (10,600 nm). Studies dating back to 1948 show infrared radiant energy is not considered harmful.