Laser Cutting & Engraving System Application Beyond Rubber Stamp

Since we have spoken about using LaserPro engraving and cutting machine for rubber stamp business past few post, LH has received few enquiries about what else can a laser cutting and engraving machine can do besides rubber stamp?

Wow, that is really huge area to cover!

Questions to ask yourself as a check list:

1. Do you have customer requesting common seal plate?

2. Do you sell gift items?

3. Do you sell trophies?

4. Do you sell sport items and equipment?

5. Do you sell photo book printing services?

6. Can you possibly customized any items you are selling now?

If most of the answer is a YES, invest a good laser machine like LaserPro, Customized and Personalized it with just a laser machine!

When investing a laser engraving machines, you will surely need to do some comparison, on pricing, on speed, on the throughput of the machine, the size that suites your need, and the laser source! You can have a view of comparison in different types of laser cutting machines in LH LaserPro Buyer's Guide page, and get more information knowing more about most commonly asked questions and answer as well in the FAQ page of LaserPro Malaysia website.


We have more applications showcase update in LH LaserPro website monthly, you can learn about different ideas can be done by just investing into one laser machine. What you need to do is just sign up as a free member, that's all! Check out the LaserPro Malaysia website for more details!

Happy Learning!

Different Types of Rubber Stamp Making Process

In the market, there are few types of rubber stamps, every types of rubber stamp has its pro and cons:

1. Traditional Rubber Stamps - The most common rubber stamp in town
2. Self Inking Rubber Stamp - The common tranditional made rubber stamp mount on a self ink holder with ink attached
3. Wood Based Rubber Stamp - Common traditional made rubber stamp mount on wood based holder
4. Red Rubber Stamp - Long lasting and popular rubber stamp for customers who are looking for quality stamps. It usually mount on traditional holder, and self inking holder.
5. Flash / Pre-ink Stamp - The most convenient rubber stamp, come with pre-ink pad.

Below are videos to show the process on the making of all kind of rubber stamps. Enjoy your movie!

Video 1: Red Rubber Stamp Engraving Process! Simple and Easy!

 

 

Video 2: Normal Rubber Stamp Making Process

 

 

Video 3: Flash Stamp Making Process

 

 

 

Rubber Stamp Machine Vs Laser Engraving Machine

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Headache and wondering which machine to invest in for your business? Check out the table below as a guidance.

As a summary, for business investor who like to buy a machine that is for rubber stamp business only and have limited budget, go for LH rubber stamp machine (LHA5 or LH A4). LH always offer a good startup packages for new business owner like you, packages includes various types of rubber stamp holders and start-up kits. Basically, you just need to have a computer and printer only!

Whereas for business investor who has existing market OR has interest in expanding the business into providing wood craving, name tag services, gifts, acrylic, instant rubber stamp services, and etc, check out LH Laser engraving machine! It is indeed a value for money machine that can do multiple function, reduce time of production and most importantly environmental friendly!

Starting Rubber Stamp Business?

One of the most common questions we received is what machine to look for when you would like to start a rubber stamp business?

Step 1: Identify your market demand (Self inking? normal stamp? Pre-ink?)

For example, in Malaysia, majority demands self-inking and traditional rubber stamp. However, demand for pre-ink stamp (or cartoon stamps) has been increasing in city area for the past few years due to its durability and quality of the ink. Therefore, business owner is recommend to understand the market demand in your specific area before deciding on which machine to go for should you have budget in starting up the business.

Step 2: Machine Selection

1. FOR Normal Stamp and Sef Inking Stamp --> Understand Rubber Stamp Machine or Laser Engraving Machine

2. FOR Pre-ink Stamp --> Understand Flash Stamp Machine

Step 3: Choose the Holder Size and Related Material

Generally, for traditional rubber stamp and self-inking stamp you need items below:

1. Rubber Stamp Holders (view different holder size list from LH Tech WebSite)

2. Double Tape

3. Based Film

4. Photopolymer Resin

5. Tracing paper

6. Laser Printer

7. Special Note: Laser engraving machine ONLY NEED Laserable Red Rubber

(Ignore item 2 - 6)

For Pre-ink Stamp, the materials needed are:

1. Single Foam / Double Foam Stamp Holders

2. Ink

3. Tracing Paper

4. OPP Film

5. Laser Printer

Most Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Any machine that can do all types of rubber stamps (normal stamp, self inking and pre-ink stamp)? NOT AT THE MOMENT

2. Which machine has less hassle and fast?

• For traditional rubber stamp and self-inking stamp, laser engraving machine is the answer as it only need a machine with laserable red rubber
• If comparing production time for traditional rubber stamp machine and flash stamp machine, flash stamp machine is production time so much easier, clean, and faster.