Routing / Cutting
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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…
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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.…
