[sdiy] UV Printer (Face Panels)

[Terry Bowman]

> On Jun 20, 2025, at 8:43 PM, Paul Perry via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> 
> Possibly the cheapest - but probably not the "best" - UV panel route would be via those 
> services that "print your photo on metal". I have not seen examples with small text, which might be the killer.

You can laser engrave many metals especially with a fiber laser and galvos. The resolution is high so small text and minute details are no problem. Note that aluminum can only be marked by sintering. 

Here's the new kid on the block, a gantry laser with galvos! Here's a lousy demo of it in action:

https://youtu.be/ysyEqE8RM6U <https://youtu.be/ysyEqE8RM6U>

No one else has this, certainly not at a price mere mortals can afford. 

Roly Automation has been well ahead of the curve for over two years. They ship the whole unit assembled and calibrated at the the factory. There''s nothing to dial in except for the power and speed for each material. 

And it comes with ALL the additional gadgets you actually NEED. The other generic 400mm^2 engraver manufacturers are scrambling to catch up.

I have their Mk1 model from the first batch they shipped and it works perfectly. I paid $1050 for it. Prices have gone up but now you get a switchable 10W/20W laser module.


Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
"The Mac Doctor"

https://www.astarcloseup.com

#1: There is no substitute for good tools;

#2: Always use the right tool for the job.

Linn Westcott, editor emeritus, Model Railroader magazine

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