The technology of 3D etching could be considered as decades-old as laser technology itself,
but even now, we are seeing continuous developments in the industry that make
superior finished products possible. While it is not rocket science, the
process of producing a laser-engraved image on glass or crystal requires a fair
level of skill and financial investment. For a superior product you need to use
a professional company that specializes in this kind of work.
The obvious advantage
of using an expert company to create your 3D etching work is you do not have to
invest in any equipment. A reputable company in the industry will have also
acquired the requisite expertise-they laser-engrave every single day, and as the
old folks say, repetition leads to perfection. Such companies may have in-house
artists who will only be too happy to work with you on your own design idea.
You can then sit back, relax and wait for the artisans to do their magic.
The great thing about
3D etching work is the luxury of being create (or have created) the designs you
want. You can use a design that is as complicated as your wildest
imagination-that is, as long as the etching company's software and hardware can
handle it.
As laser-engraving
deals with images, the first tool is a good imaging software package. Those who
have been using such classic imaging software as Corel or Adobe Photoshop can
also use them in outputting for laser engraving-although the user must keep in
mind that the output is not in colour. There are also software packages that are specifically designed to deal
with images specifically for laser engraving.
The great thing about
3D etching work is the luxury of being create (or have created) the designs you
want. You can use a design that is as complicated as your wildest
imagination-that is, as long as the etching company's software and hardware can
handle it.
In 3D etching, the
quality of the finished product depends heavily on the quality and
appropriateness of the laser-engraving machine. Brand new machines are
expensive and purchasing them only makes sense for those who intend to start
their own laser-engraving business. The beauty of leaving the job to the
experts is that they know from experience which laser can work best with your
intended base material, such as crystal or glass.
George Berdichevsky is
the Founder of 3D design Center, which designs image files to be used in 3D etching machines. His team of talented
artists can create bespoke images for 3D engraving from any idea or image.
Visit the website for more information.
