How to convert MDF into wood?

The board of MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) or DM (medium density) is widely used by those who own a CO2 laser machine. This material is one of the most versatile that exists today thanks to the number of applications you can have: from advertising with key rings or jewelry with pendants and earrings, through architectural models to decorative panels for scenarios.

There are suppliers like GCC Laserpro, who have samples of MDF simulating the veins of natural wood, that is, with wood texture. This can be possible thanks to the parameters used to create this texture or simulation of wood, which consists of recording at a resolution of 250 DPI to obtain rough wood or increase the DPI to achieve a finer touch.

It must be borne in mind that the MDF produces a lot of emission of fluid particles when it is recorded or cut with a laser machine, so that it will cause the prefilter of the extraction system to end up sticking in a short time.

The final result can be applied a layer of protective varnish if its final use will be for decoration. The most suitable machines to make this application are all of the Spirit range (LS and GLS from 60 to 100W) and the T-500 from 80 to 200W. If what is needed is productivity, the perfect model would be Galvo CO2.

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