Deep Dive with Laser Dave - Epoxy Resin and Lasers

[@RebeccaKnowles-k3f]

I can truly say thais is a very nice way to ensure that the epoxy stays in place

[@TrotecLaser]

Absolutely

[@erik_riv]

It's wonderful everything that can be done by combining epoxy resin and lasers 😍 Thanks for sharing!

[@TrotecLaser]

You are so welcome!

[@Chaos_God_of_Fate]

Thanks for the new ideas- never thought to use epoxy this way. There's sooooo many uses for a laser cutter!

[@TrotecLaser]

You are so welcome!

[@LarryDMitchell]

Great ideas. I'm also a woodturner (lathe) and have used a thin piece of Corian by gluing it between two pieces of wood and when I make the bowl it has a ring around bowl that adds a lot to the end result. I mention this to say I went to a local fabricator of Corian, asked if they had any scraps I could buy and explained what it was for. They GAVE me as much as I wanted from the scrap bin that was a perfect size. Needless to say I made the bowl and brought it back as a thank you and get some more Corian. I now have a 30W diode laser and some leftover material. I'm going to try your method and see what happens. Thanks for the idea. BTW I watched a couple of your videos and you have a new subscriber. Tomorrow I'll be checking out your other videos.

[@TrotecLaser]

Awesome to hear; glad you enjoyed it!

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Trotec, Laser USA . I found this very interesting., as I have been going onto different websites and KZbin links to try and find out a bit more about lasers, cotton and engraving, and especially with resin, I have worked with wood all my life, I’m now in my 70s living in France and I need to find something to keep myself amused and to try and earn some extra pennies, it took me a little while, but I’ve not been on to a website that shows your products and pricing, I was hoping that I might be able to afford something, sadly, this is way out of my price range, I will have to make do the way are used to do things years ago, that is with a fret saw or coping saw, But still a very interesting territorial , Phil from the moulin France,

[@schlaus_kwab]

we love you, Laser Dave!

[@TrotecLaser]

And we love you!

[@BruceHarrison-c5c]

Great Video - Thanks Laser Dave One comment - Using a torch to remove bubbles in the epoxy resin is the most efficient method. However folks should understand that it’s not the heat that removes the bubbles, it’s the CO2 from the combustion of the Butane. If you get close and gently exhale over the work piece, you will get the same results (you exhale CO2). I have used this method many times on 2 part epoxy. That said, I have never worked with UV cured epoxy resins, but I suspect the results will be similar.

[@clarkstevens2711]

That UV epoxy is pretty cool stuff I'm going to have to try it sometime

[@TrotecLaser]

You should!

[@bb-r5710]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial on using Epoxy and Resin

[@TrotecLaser]

You are so welcome!

[@ememeable]

Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@Polkilo]

Thank you for your tutorials! They are awesome 👍

[@davidstevens2577]

Thank you 😊

[@lynn6799]

This is a cool idea. What type of laser are you using to engrave the Corian? Also, I already use epoxy resin. You want a well ventilated area for working with it. Most tabletop, casting and standard resins require 8 to 24 hours cure time. Rubbing alcohol is perfect for cleaning up spills. I do love how I can combine my lasers with epoxy resin for some very cool projects.

[@TrotecLaser]

We use a standard Co2 laser to cut and engrave Corian. Thanks for the other tips; I will keep that in mind when I do this again.

[@lynn6799]

@@TrotecLaser A CO2 laser is on my wishlist.

[@mitsubishimakes]

I would die for Laser Dave

[@TrotecLaser]

You are too kind!

[@henry-zj1nt]

Very nice. I have a laser on the way. Hope I can do half as good as I have seen here.

[@TrotecLaser]

You can do it!

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

Awesome video. Thanks. 🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳💯💣

[@TrotecLaser]

You are so welcome

[@stelmarsky6778]

Wonderful! So grateful for your sharing!

[@davidstevens2577]

You are very welcome!

[@StraightOuttaContent]

Wow! Truly amazing.

[@TrotecLaser]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hr1722]

Amazing, I love your tutorials

[@davidstevens2577]

Thank you, I'm so happy you like them! ☺

[@laxplayer2zx6]

Laser Dave, Can you use the resin doming on the tabletop resin? How large of a piece have you domed. Thank you for all the instructional videos.

[@TrotecLaser]

Yes, you can; it works the same way. I have done this as large as 12"x 12", but I am certain there is no limit if you have the patience; just use a respirator with traditional resin.

[@CsillaBuda]

Hello. Thanks for the very useful video. I am a little confused and sorry to ask this, but even though I watched your video several times, it is not clear to me, which cuts you can use the UV resin and which you have to use the resin that cures itself. I just need some examples. I mean I got that you did the earrings and the coasters and I think the owl and turtle design with the UV resin, but the lizard / gecko design and the big cutout board, you used the traditional resin, right? I just want to know how I know that I cannot use the UV resin but the traditional one? You mentioned deep cut (I heard that before - I am still new to laser engraving and cutting - have been doing handmade pyrography items, but I decided to by an atomstack A70), so from how deep engraving have to be that the UV resin would not cure in it with the UV lamp? I thought that the owl and turtle designs were deep cuts as well, or just normal engraving? The lizard design was cut through or deep cut? Thank you so much if you have time to answer my questions. But otherwise very nice video with amazing ideas. I watch out for more videos from you in these subjects.

[@TrotecLaser]

Any type of resin, whether UV or traditional epoxy, can be used with the processes demonstrated. The key differences lie in application and performance. UV resin cures faster but is more expensive and works best for thinner pours. On the other hand, traditional epoxy is ideal for deeper pours and creating thicker effects. Numerous epoxy options are available, each suited to different needs and preferences.

[@janvanderheyden2781]

12:56 Can you. Cut Corian with de Trotec 400?

[@davidstevens2577]

Yes, it can, with good edge quality, but it requires high power and very low speed. I recommend at least 120 watts.

[@MicahBBurke]

Dave! Awesome as usual!

[@MicahBBurke]

Future MAX project! ;)

[@davidstevens2577]

So glad you liked it 😊This would work for a MAX project with the UV epoxy as it is so fast! You never know! 🤔 @russellbrownshow

[@kentgulley5259]

Where do u get the lizard design ? is it through lightburn ?

[@TrotecLaser]

This was a vector art through www.Vecteezy.com

[@Nursevlogz]

Where did you get the Led lights please? Great great video

[@davidstevens2577]

All the links are in the video description.

[@TrotecLaser]

This is also in the video description LET'S RESIN UV Resin Starter Kit: a.co/d/17KIgyB

[@mollyewaters7334]

what mask are you using? I assume this is premask like they use in the sign industry. Can you share which one you used?

[@TrotecLaser]

Any masking will work, and we use TrasferRite Ultra Brand High Tac Transfer tape in this video.

[@Holzpassion]

what kind of masking tape was used?

[@TrotecLaser]

a.co/d/eG43uYb

[@darrinjones9387]

Cool, can't wait till my laser arrives

[@edwardayers6795]

What is the masking material you are using?

[@TrotecLaser]

We use an off-the-shelf transfer tape used in signage; you can get it on Amazon: a.co/d/5D9AUbZ

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Resin on a cutting board seems iffy to me. Are there resins that are specifically labeled as food safe? Most of the resins I've worked with are most definitely not.

[@TrotecLaser]

These are usually for decoration; however, there are food-save versions you can use.

[@JohnVanderbeck]

@@TrotecLaser People buy cutting boards for decoration? Never knew that :) I guess I'm too practical haha

[@arkansasmade8772]

​@@TrotecLaser yes there are food safe resins/epoxies out there but you still shouldn't use them as cutting boards. for serving trays, yes. Cutting. no.

[@arkansasmade8772]

do you make tumblers? if you do, then you need a food safe epoxy. all the ones I use are FDA compliant.

[@namgorf1]

Where can we get the masking tape you used? Please link...

[@TrotecLaser]

We use the 12" x 100 YD TransferRite Ultra 592U High Tack tape SKU: 592U12:online.flippingbook.com/view/599398884/710

[@FranRR.]

Hola buenas tardes, primero que nada agradecer tus vídeos.😊 ¿Puedes ser tan amable de activar en tu canal los subtítulos de español de España? Muchas gracias

[@TrotecLaser]

Gracias por tu mensaje. Me aseguraré de incluir subtítulos en español en futuros videos.

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Nice information. Thanks for sharing. Just so you know, UV resins are not epoxy. They are acrylate urethane polymers.

[@TrotecLaser]

Thanks for the info!

[@par74583]

I don't know about the UV resin used in this video; however UV sensitive epoxy acrylate resins do exist, they are used in DLP 3D printer iirc.

[@AndreaMerchak]

Awesome! 😎

[@TrotecLaser]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elainedesantana1993]

what machine did you used to cut the wood?

[@TrotecLaser]

Any Co2 laser machine we make will cut the wood.

[@MsMymiracle]

LOVE!

[@MaxSales41]

Laser Dave: free cigarettes for life for you, old pal. That's fun stuff. Thanks for the tips and keep up the good work!

[@TrotecLaser]

You bet

[@troyajohnson26]

Seems pretty simply (famous last words).

[@Naztyjoe69]

I’m looking for a laser, laser dave. I don’t know anything about lasers, but quite a bit about woodworking. Who calls it “doming”? Haha a flood coat?

[@davidstevens2577]

Doming is an extremely common term when using Resin with products.

[@leahannwhite1111]

👍💓

[@TrotecLaser]

Thank you

[@davedempsey5282]

Epoxy is toxic to breathe and to the skin. You should wear a paint mask and good nitrile gloves when you are dealing with it. Also, most epoxy is rated by the wavelength it responds to. 405 nm is common, I believe. That light would do a WAY better job than sunlight without the risk of dust and debris contamination, since it is tuned at 405 nm.

[@motoscro951]

Why hide the prices of your laser cutters? You could give a range of prices, starting at…oh well

[@TrotecLaser]

Thank you for the comments; you are correct that it can be difficult to find pricing on our lasers as they are so configurable. The price can vary based on needs, and our team is trained to help you find the best solution at the best cost to meet your needs and give the best return on investment. Our laser machines start at $7,950.00 as a baseline. For more information, please reach out at this link:www.troteclaser.com/en-us/contact/contact

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

I have a 500$ laser cutter that can do everything in this video. Might be slower but videos like this aren't really about the laser itself but the idea.

[@arcadebit1551]

always use a mask when handling resin, that stuff is toxic.

[@Jonny_Wrigs]

Great video! Only thing I'd recommend is a mask when sanding the epoxy. Resin is terrible for you if inhaled. But the ideas are great!

[@TrotecLaser]

Yes, you are correct that masks are highly recommended when sanding epoxy, and I can assure you that masks were worn during the sanding process. Sorry that we forgot to mention or show this in the video.