Explore New Opportunities
By integrating AP Lazer machines into your business and production lines, you open up new revenue opportunities. Etched glass can create the most amazing visual effects, giving you tons of opportunities to create new products, adapt your existing ones, and more.
Our CNC glass cutting machines are perfect for engraving and etching glass products. Whether you’re starting a new business or want to expand your current one, an etching glass machine can open new avenues for you.
Glass products are extremely diverse and come in all shapes and sizes. Our glass laser engraving machines can etch and engrave designs on everything from glass tumblers to vehicle windshields. Our CO2 laser machines for glass etching and engraving are extremely accurate and reduce errors, minimize wastage, and prevent delays in production.
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Considering the vast array of uses for glass products, it has become one of the most sourced materials for a variety of manufacturers. And with glass products gaining popularity with consumers, it’s become a favorite material for artisans, manufacturers, and custom designers alike.
If your business works with glass materials or products, you’ll have lots to gain from AP Lazer’s CNC glass engraving machine. Our machines boast an open-architecture set-up, which allows you to update functions and personalize its features to specifically meet your production needs. This open-architecture set up will also allow for easy modifications and upgrades, so the machine can evolve with your business as you grow.
Our larger models also have a versatile design: you can remove the laser top, which will give you more space to etch and engrave glass objects that are bigger or wider than the provided workspace. This opens options for you like windows, car windshields, and other large glass projects.
The precision and versatility of AP Lazer’s glass etching machines make them a valuable asset for those looking to expand their business offerings and revenue streams. You can add images, inscriptions, and other designs to everything from wine glasses to home decor to industrial glasswork.
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Application Ideas
- Car windows
- Tiles
- Mirrors
- Wine glasses
- Beer growlers
- Liquor bottles
- Fermentation Bottles
The Process of Glass
Laser engraving actually removes a portion of the material by vaporizing it leaving a small cavity that reveals a design. This can be observed with both sight and by touching the material. Engraving depths vary slightly and average between 0.02″ and 0.125″ depending on the hardness of the material.
Laser etching, on the other hand, does not cut into the glass material in the same manner as engraving. This process only removes the very most outer layer for this effect.
How It Works
When laser etching glass, the end result is often a look of quality and class. Laser etching glass or crystal leaves a frosty mark on the surface that stands out, yet is smooth to the touch. AP Lazer CNC glass cutting machines can do both, so you can choose the effect that works best for your business and your products.
Two Types of Glass Processes
Engraving Glass– The physical process of vaporizing a shallow layer of glass material thereby leaving a cavity or void which showcases the design.
Etching Glass – The physical process of removing the outermost top layer of glass by removing around 0.001″ giving the glass a frosty look that slightly opaque.
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There is no job too large or complex for AP Lazer. Our high-powered laser acrylic cutting machines are great for acrylic projects of all sizes. Browse our products or reach out to us, and we’d be happy to discuss our technologies with you in further detail.