Routing / Cutting
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What is the main advantage of using a galvo laser to cut?
Speed is a main advantage of the galvo laser, and the advantage is especially noticeable when you’re working with thinner…
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Building Fixtures That Stand the Test of Time
To increase productivity and efficiency when laser processing many of the same parts over and over again, you can use…
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Education
Try This: Laser-Cut Neckties
With Father’s Day fast approaching, help your customers ditch that boring old necktie for dad this year. Using your laser…
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Education
Video of the Week: Choosing Your First CNC Router
This week’s video of the week comes to us from THE NBM SHOW/Portland, which took place in May. Sign &…
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Education
The Best of the Bend
Channel letters can be seen in millions of highly visible places around the country, on everything from plazas to hotels,…
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Why should embroiderers consider using a laser to create emblems?
Whether you only need a small quantity or high volume, using an embroidery laser will dramatically speed up the production…
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What is the most basic operational difference between flatbed and galvo lasers?
The most basic operational difference between flatbed lasers and galvo lasers is how the laser beam is directed onto the material.…
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What are the basic steps to cut foam shadow tool organizers with a laser?
Open a new document to create a template to match your tools. Scan your objects and, utilizing either the Bezier…
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Education
Vector Cutting Laser Foil
The colorful polyester laminate called laser foil is easy to use and adds value to gift items, plaques, ornaments, and…
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What electrical measures do I need to take before installing a new laser?
Lasers either have 240-Volt or 110-Volt power requirements, which is largely dependent upon the laser wattage. The higher the laser…
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Education
Plastic Fantastic! Best practices for engraving and cutting plastic sheet stock
Thank you, readers, for the positive input from the first installment of “Plastic Fantastic!” about plastic engraving sheet. The first…
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What advice would you give to those whose lasers are not yet equipped with camera technology?
Users of systems that are considering moving to a model with a camera system should look at how they would…
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Are there any downsides to having a fume extractor?
The only down side to using a fume extractor is the initial cost of the unit, space needed to position…
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Advice for New Laser Users
Understand what it is you want to achieve before you decide which laser is right for you, and then choose…
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Why are camera recognition systems a valuable improvement for laser users?
Camera recognition technology like eView makes cutting printed graphics incredibly easy and produces exceptionally precise results from anywhere on the…
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Key Maintenance Tips for Any Type of Laser
CO2 and fiber lasers are different than one another and have slightly different maintenance needs; however, these general tips should…
