Samurai Swords (Laser Marked)

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We've laser-engraved two samurai swords with the Hattori Hanzo logo from the film "Kill Bill"! Using our Speedy 300 flexx, we were able to use a CO2 laser on one sword and a fiber laser on the other. How I Designed This Step 1: Black and White Logo Search for the Hattori Hanzo logo and copy it onto a vector-based software like CorelDraw. Convert to black and white by pressing Bitmaps → Mode → Black and White → Line Art, then click left to preview and adjust as needed. Step 2: Vector Image From raster to vector, follow these steps: Trace Bitmap → Outline Trace → Line Art. Double lining might occur; slide Detail downwards to get rid of it. View the original by dragging the image to the right. Step 3: Keep the Image Measure the area where the image should be on the sword and use the LMM-6000 Black for Metal to coat one samurai sword, allowing our CO2 laser to engrave. Shake the can and coat the area. Step 4: Organize Laser (CO2) We need to distinguish between two lasers by colour coating them. Complete the CO2 laser first, then send its image to the Job Control software. Ensure the image is sized correctly for the sword and select Trotec Engraver as the printer. Step 5: Organize Laser (Fiber) Colour-code this laser differently from the previous one. Change black to red by clicking Edit → Find and Replace → Replace Objects → Replace a Color. Set Find to Black, R to 0, G to 0, B to 0, and Replace to Red with R to 255, G to 0, and B to 0. Step 6: Position the Swords and Setting Up the Machine We're using the Speedy 300 flexx laser machine. Since this is a flexx machine, we can complete one with CO2 and one with fiber all in the same job. Note that both swords have been leveled. Step 7: Locating the Sword For the first sword, set the physical laser over its center (1 and 1/4" from all sides). Complete the same steps for the second sword. Set the corresponding images to the markers, set up the lens, close the lid, and press start. Step 8: Wash Up Now, just wipe down the swords and enjoy your two laser-engraved samurai swords!