Frequently asked questions

• Minimum engraving depth: 0,002 mm;
• Maximum engraving depth: it depends on the king of texture required. For 3D textures ML Engraving reaches 0,600 mm depth;
• Minimum diameter of laser beam: 0,05 mm;
• Maximum distance between laser head and mould: 380 mm;
• Maximum surface to be worked: 3000x2500 mm;
• Maximum weight: 10 tons.

• injection moulds;
• compression moulds;
• thermoforming moulds;
• rotational moulds;
• blowing moulds;
• die casting.

ML Engraving adopts the best solutions for each moulding method and for the kind of material to be moulded. ML Engraving has just accomplished an innovative technique for the 3D texture engraving on dies for thermoforming.

• Aluminium moulds: mainly used on rotational moulding, where not too heavy moulds are required. Aluminium is more deformable of steel, but at the same time laser engraving on aluminium is 3 times faster.
• Steel moulds: mainly used on compression moulding, due to its hardness and wear. On the contrary aluminium will probably deform under a too high pressure. Steel moulds are also preferred for rubber moulding.

• 3D file of the Model (.step,.iges,.stl,etc..);
• 3D file of the Mould (.step,.iges,.stl,etc..);
• Render file (.jpg,.pdf, etc..).

2) the texture to ba applied. You can choose among:
 

• ML Engraving catalogue code (or any other catalogues on the market);
• a physical sample such as rock, fabric, wood, leather, etc. We will turn it into a file texture;
• your personal idea.