Hermes VANGUARD OPTIMA - Acrylic - Mirrored

Sample Materials 8-5
ACRYLIC - MIRRORED
TYPE
POWER
SPEED
PPI
PASS
DEPTH
LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING
30
100
500
1
.003”
COMMENTS: Engrave unmasked and on the backside in reverse text. Engraving on the front
side of mirrored acrylic will visually produce a double image.
TYPE
POWER
SPEED
PPI
PASS
DEPTH
DEEP RASTER ENGRAVING
100
70
500
1
.010”
COMMENTS: Masking is not necessary because the acrylic is protected from smoke damage
by the mirrored backing.
TYPE
POWER
SPEED
PPI
PASS
DEPTH
VECTOR ENGRAVING
5
4.0
500
1
.005”
COMMENTS: Again, masking is not necessary because the acrylic is protected from smoke
damage by the mirrored backing.
TYPE
POWER
SPEED
PPI
PASS
DEPTH
VECTOR CUTTING
75
1.6
500
1
.1”
COMMENTS: Make sure both sides are masked. Dampen and elevate at least 1/8” above the
engraving table. Two passes make a cleaner cut than one. Cut from the front side of the mirror
to prevent heat distortion of the mirrored back surface.