HOW TO ENGRAVE A CUSTOM FLASK | LASER ENGRAVING FLASKS

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Over the last couple of years, I have engraved thousands of mugs and other drinkware. I've recently gotten more flask requests and decided that it would be a good idea to share the tricks that I learned along the way.
I hope that sharing these tricks will make it easier for others to avoid some mistakes that I made early on.
● PRODUCT TEMPLATES
ftp://ftp.jdsindustries.com/JDS_Product_Templates/Gifts_and_Engravables/
● LASER MACHINE SETTINGS
Laser specs: 60 watt Epilog Fusion M2 40
Raster Engraving: 70% speed, 100% power
Engraving time: 2 mins 40 seconds per flask
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12 сен 2024

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@EthanCarterDesigns 4 года назад

Great video - favorite color flask...probably blue!

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

My favorite is always blue. I don’t really give other colors the chance.

@hollotechpc 4 года назад

Thank you for the information. Haven't done color ones before. Inkscape ver 1.0 now has extensions that can import .cdr and .ai files if they don't have access to Illustrator or Corel. The jig idea was priceless.

@MakerCuisine 4 года назад

Great video, red one for me, I like how you explained how to deal with the curvature like that, I was wondering how you solve that problem on the laser

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

There’s definitely a learning curve when it comes to working with curved surfaces like this.

@MakerCuisine 4 года назад

@@MakerExperiment ha see what you did there

@TheGrantAlexander 4 года назад

I like any colour flask as long as it isn't empty 🤣

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

That is a great answer.

@RickSwartwood 2 года назад

As always - great video!

@MakerExperiment 2 года назад

Thank you!

@trudibroadhead7302 4 года назад

Great video...Thanks from Pahrump!

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

Trudi Broadhead I’m glad you liked it.

@BearMaked 4 года назад

Orange! Do you think if you focused the beam at about the halfway point of the curve it would work? That way the top isn't as out-of-focus.

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

I’ve tried that in the past. The issue I ran into was that it ends up not engraving all the way through the powder coating out on the edges. With leather ones it may be fine that way. It’s the powder coated ones where you’re trying to get through that layer that it ended up having to be that way.

@BearMaked 4 года назад

@@MakerExperiment Ah, makes sense. Even the way you did it the "high spot" in the middle of the flask doesn't look any different from the rest. At least in the video it all looks like pretty crisp lines.

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

Bear Maked with a powder coated one, it looks great. Leather may not work the same.

@daveinmontana77 3 года назад

Bear Maked... that is what I do on an Epilog Fusion 40 120 Watt... it works great on sides and middle. I find if I focus on the outer edge, the heat from the laser discolors the stainless from too much heat.

@hooked_fish Год назад

Good video what setting used?

@MakerExperiment Год назад

They’re in the description. I hope that helps.

@daveinmontana77 3 года назад

Trevor... can you demo a Powder Coated JDS 15 oz. handled Coffee Mug on the rotary? Do you still have your Fusion? If so, can you demo it on that laser? Thanks...

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

If I ever have someone want that mug I can.

@tangyboi6420 Год назад

What wattage is your laser, and what speed / power did you use?

@MakerExperiment Год назад

It’s a 60 watt. The details are all in the description but I think it was 100% power and 70% speed.

@keithscrafts 2 года назад

If it was done with two passes, one focussed on the centre and one focussed on the outer edge would it make much difference?

@MakerExperiment 2 года назад

I’ve never tried that to be honest. I think it would end up kind of wonky but I could be wrong.

@ColtFacer 4 года назад

Blue, or one covered in leather....

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

I didn’t have any leather ones this time around but blue is always a good choice.

@susanpearson2467 3 года назад

What machine are you using?

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

It’s an Epilog Fusion M2 40.

@carterbledsoe3767 2 года назад

What settings/speed do you use on the powder coated flasks?

@MakerExperiment 2 года назад

I’d have to look but I think it’s around 100% power 70% speed.

@joz312 3 года назад

Hello, quick question, where can i get that focal point guide(blue)? @5:25

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

re low it came with my machine. If you have an Epilog, you can contact the company to purchase one.

@joz312 3 года назад

@@MakerExperiment thanks !

@shinjimae374 4 года назад

is it possible to do a bottle without a roller?

@MakerExperiment 4 года назад

Doncar06 technically yes if you only engraved a thin width the length of the bottle. The issue starts when you try to engrave down the curved surface where it’s no longer focused properly. It’s not really possible to engrave around a mug without a roller. But if you are only engraving maybe 1” wide it may be worth a shot.

@shinjimae374 4 года назад

@@MakerExperiment true thank you

@robynjames8998 3 года назад

Do you have a recommendation for a laser engraver that you can use at home?

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

Robyn James it depends on what you’re looking to do with it. What’s your budget? What are you wanting to make?

@robynjames8998 3 года назад

@@MakerExperiment small budget (under $500) and I want to engrave some flasks for friends and maybe some metal luggage tags!

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

Robyn James at that price point your only real option is the K40.

@robynjames8998 3 года назад

@@MakerExperiment is it worth it to increase my budget?

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

Robyn James if you’re just wanting to use it occasionally, I’d start with the K40. If you’re wanting to run more production level runs, I’d increase your budget.

@xR56x 3 года назад

How much did you charge for one?

@MakerExperiment 3 года назад

Rock it honesty depends on quantity. If you’re only doing one, I’d make sure it’s worth your time. Your pricing should be calculated based on your cost and your labor. My rates most likely aren’t the same as any other person. My suggestion is to calculate your cost for machine time, labor, and overhead and calculate the cost that way. Just giving you a price is kind of misleading as the prices change based on quantity.