Trophex Newsletter June 2019 JUNE TEN 2019 NEWSLETTER | Page 8

GRAVOGRAPH
Dessert and Decoration?
The laser engraved crème brûlée
experiment (by Elena Iogha)
Elena Iogha is a
graphic designer at
the Gravotech Group.
Believe it or not, food personalisation holds a
wealth of opportunities for custom engraving
shops. Not only does it allow you to use
your current laser system in a unique way
in order to branch out into additional
markets, it creates new ways of expanding
your digital presence.
First off, the food industry is looking to
take advantage of laser technology and
3-D printing. From direct engraving on
produce – which eliminates the need for
paper labels – to intricate designs on
pastries, these kinds of jobs could lead
to your next prospective client.
If you’re simply looking for a new way
to spark a buzz on social media, boost
interaction with your followers and gain
more, a great way to grab attention is with
food. You can post a video or go live on
social media to show your shop recreating
this unexpected treat with your laser, then use
it as a way to advertise what’s possible with
the equipment and services you offer.
We thought that since crème brûlée requires
torching, why not replace the flame with a
laser and add a personalised twist to it?
For this particular experiment, we used a
40-watt LS100 Gravograph laser, which
has an 18- X 12-inch lasering area. You can
also try a larger laser with 80-150 wattage.
The consistency of your crème brûlée (or any
other dessert you want to personalise with
a laser) may affect your results. Try a few
different settings to get the perfect crust you
are looking for. While galvo lasers are faster
than gantry, remember there is a delicate
balance between
speed and time that
the caramelised
sugar needs to cure
– particularly if you
want to personalise
it with a more
complex design.
Ultimately, your
desired aesthetic
defines the settings,
but you can
use these
recommendations
as a base.
Personalisation
makes any ordinary
product into
one-of-a-kind,
memorable
masterpiece.
From cute birthday gifts for your family and
friends to large orders for corporate events,
personalisation of food is a great avenue
to explore.
Elena Iogha, Gravotech Group
The job consisted of two parts: a circle to create a round crust and the design for
personalisation – we went with our signature “G” to test this for a corporate
event. Consider adding your own logo if you choose to make a video, or help
your client brainstorm design concepts. (All images courtesy Gravograph)
We thought that since
crème brûlée requires
torching, why not
replace the flame
with a laser and add a
personalised twist to it?
The job consisted of two parts: a circle to
create a round crust and the design for
personalization – we went with our signature
“G” to test this for a corporate event.
Consider adding your own logo if you
choose to make a video, or help your
client brainstorm design concepts.
The settings used are as follows:
Spacing: 0.0354 in (just less than 1 mm)
Vector toolpath
DPI: 1200
Defocus: 1.378 inches/35 mm
Power: 80 percent
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JUNE 2019
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