Videos of Our Machines at Work
LaserBridge
In this video, the steps are shown to create a two-color appliqué design on a Proel LaserBridge machine installed on a multihead embroidery machine.
This video shows a LaserBridge over four multihead embroidery machines running different jobs.
- Machine 1 shows a white appliqué on blue shirts.
- Machine 2 is sewing a navy appliqué on a pink sweat shirt.
- Machine 3 is sewing a white appliqué on a green sweat shirt.
- Machine 4 is creating a reverse appliqué sample.
The real cutting time on the six-head machine for this job was only 44 seconds. This video shows how a LaserBridge can be set up to dramatically increase productivity over not only a single large run, but multiple runs of different sizes and specifications.
A design “Beach Bum” is moved from the graphics computer to the LaserBridge and a reverse appliqué is created using fish net fabric as the appliqué material.
In this video featuring the LaserBridge in an actual shop, a heraldic eagle crest appliqué is demonstrated in two colorways. This job shows the ability of the laser to do intricate details in a production-friendly manner. A design with this degree of sophistication can be done only with a laser where the fabric is sewn, cut and weeded all without moving the hoop.
Shown in this video is the LaserBridge creating a two-color appliqué with etched designs underneath it.
See how you can dramatically speed up the production of split-front appliqués on award jackets and baseball jerseys in the LaserBridge video.
This video shows the appliqué fabric being placed inside the hooped garment in preparation of sewing and cutting by a Proel LaserBridge machine.
The top appliqué layer is cut as the LaserBridge moves from one embroidery head to the next.
The top white layer has been weeded, and the LaserBridge machine comes back to cut the second bottom layer of red material. As the laser completes the cutting, an operator follows along behind and weeds away the excess red material.
In this video, you see white polyester twill that has had the word “Rams” sewn down. The LaserBridge then comes down the line and cuts out the word.
In this production video showing the LaserBridge in action, the word “Apaches” has already been sewn out and cut with the laser. The bottom layer of gold material is now being cut to create a two-color appliqué name. The excess gold polyester twill is then removed. This equipment allows an operator to be weeding while other appliqués are being cut maximizing efficiency.
On red athletic jerseys, the LaserBridge is shown cutting the top layer of black appliqué material of the initials CVU. An operator follows behind weeding the excess material.
In this video you see a reverse appliqué butterfly created on a ladies’ tank top. Not shown is a mesh material being laid down. Then, shown, is the unfinished ladies’ tank top piece being laid down on top of the mesh. The embroidery machine then sews the butterfly design. The LaserBridge cuts out inserts within the butterfly design. An operator weeds away the cut pieces, and you can see the mesh fabric peeking through the cut portions.
In this video, using the LaserBridge machine, you see a reverse appliqué technique used to add the words “New York City” to cut pieces for a black tank top and a white tank top. Two different patterns of lace are used showing the variety that can be created.
This video shows the Proel LaserBridge cutting a black distressed QuikSilver logo onto a T-shirt.
In this video, you see a LaserBridge with a Roller attachment. This is designed to hold a roll of fabric that can be perforated or cut with any type of pattern. The roller continuously feeds the fabric under the laser as it cuts the design.
Here, you can see how the roller feeds the fabric under the LaserBridge. Selected sections of a giraffe pattern are being cut by the laser, and then the fabric is advanced in preparation for the laser to cut the next section.
This video presents an up-close look at the LaserBridge cutting selected portions from a giraffe pattern fabric on a Roller.
After the LaserBridge finishes cutting, the fabric is taken off the roll. Here you see the finished results.
Galva Laser
The Spartacus is a standalone galvanometric laser that is ideal for cutting leather pieces for making shoes, engraving on clear acrylic, and doing production-level embroidery appliqué. Photographs also can be etched into a variety of surfaces to create products for memorial and anniversary markets.
In this video, the Spartacus is shown decorating a variety of substrates. Leather shoe pieces are etched, perforated and cut out. Shoe soles made of wood and leather are engraved. A photograph is shown etched into leather, and clear acrylic is engraved. Examples of embroidered appliqués also are presented. Watch this video to see the wide range of substrates that can be decorated with a standalone laser.
ELaser II
This video shows a two-layer appliqué of the word “Georgia” being cut on the E-Laser embroidery laser machine. In embroidery phase 1, a forest green layer of fabric is laid down in the hoop. The embroidery machine sews the outline of the word “Georgia” in script. In cutting phase 1, the laser cuts along the outside of the word, and the excess is weeded away.
A light green piece of fabric is laid in the hoop and in embroidery phase 2, the embroidery machine sews the word “Georgia” again inside the green background piece. In cutting phase 2, the laser cuts along the outside of the stitching. The excess fabric is weeded away, and the finished two-color appliqué is complete. The laser is programmed to cut only the top laser of fabric so it does not damage the background layer underneath.
This video shows how much faster and easier it is to create two-layer appliqué over traditional methods. There is no precutting of the material and no spray adhesive to be applied. The operator has only to position a square of fabric in the hoop. He does not have to position a precut piece of appliqué inside a lettering or shape outline.
In this video, the E-Laser is used to add decoration to an Indian sari. Organza fabric is laid on the sari, and the embroidery machine sews a beautiful scroll pattern. Once the embroidery is done, the E-Laser cuts only the see-through layer of organza without the need to lay down foil or some other barrier to protect the fabric underneath.
This demonstrates the ability of the E-Laser to be programmed to cut through the delicate and sensitive fabrics. Once the laser finishes cutting, the excess material is pulled away.
This video of the E-Laser in action shows the embroidery machine sewing the letters “AC.” The laser then cuts the AC portion of the design. The E-Laser can be attached to any make or model of embroidery machine and allows an operator to do traditional appliqué work up to four times faster.
Here, an E-Laser is attached to a singlehead embroidery machine. White fabric is hooped and a piece of red fabric is laid inside the hoop. The letters “AC” are stitched by the embroidery machine. The laser cuts around the outline of the stitches, and the excess fabric is ripped away. Next a blue piece of fabric is laid over the hoop. The process is repeated.
When the excess blue fabric is ripped away, the finished blue and red, two-layer appliqué is revealed. With the E-Laser, multilayer appliqués are much easier to do than with traditional methods because you do not have to worry about positioning or the layers slipping until sewn. Each layer is sewn and cut one at a time with complete accuracy and registration.
Here, an E-Laser is attached to a singlehead embroidery machine. White fabric is hooped and a piece of red fabric is laid inside the hoop. The letters “AC” are stitched by the embroidery machine. The laser cuts around the outline of the stitches, and the excess fabric is ripped away. Next a blue piece of fabric is laid over the hoop. The process is repeated.
When the excess blue fabric is ripped away, the finished blue and red, two-layer appliqué is revealed. With the E-Laser, multilayer appliqués are much easier to do than with traditional methods because you do not have to worry about positioning or the layers slipping until sewn. Each layer is sewn and cut one at a time with complete accuracy and registration.
Stratos
The Stratos is a standalone galvanometric laser specifically designed for cutting leather for the shoe industry. This videos shows a sample being cut – an all-over floral pattern with perforations.
The Stratos is a standalone galvanometric laser specifically designed for cutting leather for the shoe industry. This videos shows a sample being cut – a perforated pattern and the shoe part being cut.
The Stratos is a standalone galvanometric laser specifically designed for cutting leather for the shoe industry. This videos shows a sample being cut – an American flag cut from cream Naugahyde®. First the stars are cut out as complete perforations. Then stripes are etched and then the outline of the flag is cut to create a patch.
The Stratos is a standalone galvanometric laser specifically designed for cutting leather for the shoe industry. This videos shows a sample being cut.
The Stratos is a standalone galvanometric laser specifically designed for cutting leather for the shoe industry. This videos shows a sample being cut.
Vision – Laser Software
Vision is an optional software program offered by BITO USA that is designed to work with Proel laser cutters. Combined with a highly sophisticated video camera, this program gives a laser cutter the added capability of cutting complex and detailed shapes at high speeds regardless of their situated position.
It works with the LaserBridge® machine and standalone galvanometric laser-cutting equipment like the Spartacus. It is intended to cut out preprinted shapes and objects. Consider using it to contour cut ganged sheets of screen printed or digital transfers, decals, emblems, or screen printed or embroidered labels.
Watch how, with the use of an optical eye and Vision software, a laser can be used to contour cut storyboard figures out of felt as well as embroidered emblems.
Emblems have been embroidered, two across, on a roll of fabric. This video shows the roll being cut by a standalone laser using a video camera and Vision software.
Fibre Marker
The FibreMarker is designed for marking and engraving metals, plastics and other materials. This video shows its use for etching on stud heat transfers for applying to jeans.
