Trotec Laser: Can You Laser Mirrors?

In this episode of "Can You Laser It?" we reflect on whether or not you can laser engrave mirrors! 🪞 Watch now to see how this application turns out!
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[@scottperry8388]

So you're telling me that every Sci-Fi TV Show and Movie that has ever been was lying to me when the laser blasts were reflected by mirrors? Hmm.

[@davis4010]

I guess unless you got polished metal mirror (as mentioned in the end)

[@epicetches4155]

The disclaimer should have been in the beginning of the video, where he talked about if people knew about engraving on the front on the mirror.

[@neoqueto]

​@@davis4010 first surface mirrors, like the ones that are used in optical systems such as... our lasers :) In this video it's the glass that gets engraved - it's infrared, glass is opaque to 10 um infrared (CO2).

[@mrjnya]

Laser Dave the Legend!!!

[@davidstevens2577]

😉

[@blank7921]

What would happen if you did engrave a first or front surface mirror? Would it immediately wreck the laser?

[@davidstevens2577]

The laser beam would reflect the beam back into itself, causing no reaction. However, if there were even a slight angle on the mirror, it could direct the laser beam into the laser machine causing possible machine damage.

[@azadahmed412]

Hi trust u well today sir o shall I say Mr trotec greetings from south Africa 🇿🇦 what I like to know is how much is da trotec lazer in south African Rands coz here in south Africa da dollar is very expensive that's y I like to know also how long is da garntie for

[@TrotecLaser]

Please contact our offices in South Africa for details: ✆ [phone] -✉ [e-mail]. - 🌎 www.rse.co.za - 3 Appel Road, Kramerville, Sandton, WENDYWOOD, ZA

[@ghjytffjkk]

to be clear when you lasered the backside, you removed all of the coding and the glass was completely transparent??? or did etching the back reflective coating off alter the glass

[@TrotecLaser]

Removing the back "mirrored coating" with the laser will vaporize the reflective layer, allowing the light to pass through.

[@BC-sk6pn]

Would this work with those 12 by 12 mirrors u buy from lowes , engraving on the mirrored side without painting it first

[@TrotecLaser]

Yes, it will have no issues doing this!

[@ze_german2921]

Can you cut 1/8th Glass?

[@TrotecLaser]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Our lasers are capable of etching onto glass, but not capable of cutting through it.

[@noobblet1996]

what is actual wattage of laser ? is 30w enough to remove back side finish?

[@TrotecLaser]

Hi there! We were able to do this with a 20 watt fiber source!

[@vilaskharde100]

Hi, can laser cut 5 mm thick glass?

[@Suluu00]

Surely can. Depends on laser type and power.

[@jessicatrevino0816]

What are the setting

[@TrotecLaser]

Use the preset Glass or acrylic setting in your materials database, depending on what the mirror is made from.

[@stevehowe9677]

Can you cut glass?

[@TrotecLaser]

Unfortunately, we cannot cut glass with a CO2 laser.

[@adeboyeoladimeji3329]

which type of cloth did you use in wiping the residue off the mirror?

[@davidstevens2577]

We used a microfiber cloth to wipe the residue from the mirror, but any type of cloth should work.

[@Osorio1293]

cuting glass?

[@Osorio1293]

I'm interested in one that can cut glass

[@HamburgeBerline]

❤

[@m9327481303]

I want laser on white river pabbles.. How can i do that...

[@davidstevens2577]

Natural stone will engrave white, so a white stone would produce no contrast; it will work but not look good.

[@azadahmed412]

Hi trust u well today. What I like to know how do I know da glass o mirror is polished.Say for example I walk in to a hardware store n I buy a mirror how do I make out to c if it's polished or not please let me know have a nice day thanks.

[@bbasmdc]

Wow - you have some amazing ideas, sir! Liked and subscribed. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TrotecLaser]

Awesome! Thank you

[@konarkglassdisu]

Machine ka size kya hai aur kya rate hai

[@djmr72]

when you spray painted the back side, what was the purpose of masking the front? wasnt like the paint was going to go thru or anything.

[@TrotecLaser]

Masking is recommended to protect the mirror from any excess spray paint and the mirror surface from possible scratches during this process.

[@robwilbanks25]

would the same principle apply to 1st surface mirrors? or does a first surface mirror count as a polished metal?

[@TrotecLaser]

Hi Rob! First-surface mirrors will reflect the laser beam, possibly causing damage to the machine. Just like polished metal mirrors; we would not recommend this.

[@herikusuman6599]

Amazing! 👍

[@adeboyeoladimeji3329]

did you remove the protective film from the reflective side before turn it to face down and what's the work of the white stuff on the laser bed?

[@TrotecLaser]

Traditional glass mirror has no protective film on either side, so there is nothing to remove. If the brand of mirror has a protective film when purchased, it would need to be removed before laser processing. The "white residue" is the residue produced from the laser from the engraving process, and it is wiped clean with any paper towel or cloth; we used a microfiber cloth in the video.

[@soylentgreenb]

@@TrotecLaser There are front surface mirrors for things like kaleidoscopes in which it is very important that you never touch the front surface of the mirror. I would guess the interest is from someone who wants to make kaleidoscopes e.g. by removing the coating to make it selectively see through in areas.

[@satishdhamija327]

Wow what's price machine

[@adeboyeoladimeji3329]

what's the name of the film you use to mask the mirror face?

[@yarianrojas5410]

What is the price for this machine

[@HouseOfNIMART]

This was very cool to see! Can you laser cut into the Mirror? We want to cut the logo into the mirror so we can place LED light behind the mirror and light up the logo while keeping the mirror all one piece - is that possible?

[@TrotecLaser]

It can only remove the mirror coating from a glass mirror so the light can come through; a C02 laser cannot cut glass. If the mirror is made from acrylic, it can cut that kind of mirror.

[@BigMacIsReal]

Damn, looks peak

[@TrotecLaser]

Awesome!