Routing / Cutting
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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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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…
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Education
Shop Talk: Laser Logo Techniques
For this job, a local assisted living facility asked us to do several projects for them, mostly outdoor and indoor…
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What characterizes a DC glass laser?
A DC glass laser consists of a long, fragile blown-glass container, filled with a laser gas mixture. Typically, the laser optics are…
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What are the dangers of using a DC glass laser?
Over time, the use of glass as a gas container and DC discharge between electrodes produces a contamination of the…
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Education
Build a Laser Maintenance Kit
Maintenance tasks for an entire shop can be overwhelming. Building a maintenance kit for each of your primary pieces of…
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What characterizes an RF metal laser?
An RF metal laser has a hermetically-sealed metal chamber that contains the laser gas mixture. Precisely controlled radio frequency energy…
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Education
Try This: Laser Cut Packaging
Cardstock is a versatile and popular material to use with a laser, as it can be both cut and engraved.…
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5 Considerations to Make When Purchasing a Router
It’s easy to get bogged down by the options available in any technology market. Routers are no exception. Consider these…