CNC laser machines are used extensively in many areas. It is not only about industry, but also about individual use of laser cutter.
We have collected the most frequently asked questions about using a laser cutter. On this page you can find out the answers to these questions.
Most Epilog operators use CorelDRAW software, but other popular programs like Adobe Illustrator andAutoCAD can be used as well. The software operators use is what drives the laser, which can be used in three modes: raster engraving, vector cutting or a combination of both.
- Open up Illustrator and click “Create New”. It really doesn't matter what size you make your file. ...
- Next, add some text. Click on the “T” tool and choose a font from the dropdown menu on the right. ...
- Outline your text. ...
- Unite your text This is optional. ...
- Convert the imported graphic to vector. ...
You can use a laser machine to cut, engrave or mark many materials such as plastics, wood, rubber, leather, metals, textiles and many others.
Laser processing of polystyrene can be performed with a 10.6 or 9.3 micron CO2 laser. Laser cutting of polystyrene can be performed with a 9.3 or 10.6 micron CO2 laser, resulting a clean, smooth, slightly melted cut edge, free of discoloration.
There are plastics that Cannot use:
- Leather and artificial leather containing chromium (VI)
- Carbon fibres (Carbon)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polyvinyl butyrate (PVB)
- Polytetrafluoroethylenes (PTFE /Teflon)
- Beryllium oxide.
- Any materials containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine), epoxy or phenolic resins.
Cast acrylic can be cut with a laser, but it will not result in flame-polished edges. ... Extruded acrylic will cut cleanly and smoothly and will have a flame-polished edge when laser cut. But when it is engraved, instead of a frosted look you will have a clear engraving.
MDF is okay to use but may experience a higher amount of charring when cut. Paper, card stock thin Cuts very well on the laser cutter, and also very quickly. Cardboard, carton thicker Cuts well but may catch fire.
While a laser might not be able to cut through a person, industrial lasers should definitely be used with caution, as they can still cause severe and possibly fatal burns, if not used properly.
- Leather and artificial leather containing chromium (VI)
- Carbon fibres (Carbon)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polyvinyl butyrate (PVB)
- Polytetrafluoroethylenes (PTFE /Teflon)
- Beryllium oxide.
- Any materials containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine), epoxy or phenolic resins.
Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser most commonly through optics. ... The focused laser beam is directed at the material, which then either melts, burns, vaporizes away, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high-quality surface finish.
You may also be interested in category of projects that can be made with laser cutter:
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Palm vector clipart, SVG Printable file, Tree Black silhouette$2.35
- EUR: $2
- RUB: $162
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Bar chair design, DXF for CNC, Vector file, Digital template for woodProduct on sale$5.55
- EUR: $5
- RUB: $384
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Heart basket for laser cutting, DXF plan, Vector template, CNC file, Plywood box, Laser, For Cricut and Cameo$4.19
- EUR: $4
- RUB: $290
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Hogwarts Graduate SVG, Emblem PNG, Faculties of Hogwarts, Printable and cutting file, Harry Potter universe$2.94
- EUR: $3
- RUB: $203
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Laser cut lamps files, Shade plans, Night light Dxf, Home decor vector, CNC template for wood, Light box Svg, Cube wooden lantern, Pattern$9.19
- EUR: $8
- RUB: $635
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Rocking airplane CNC project, Wooden rocker for kids, pattern DIY, Plans for router, Woodworking drawings, Biplane$6.69
- EUR: $6
- RUB: $462
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Laser Cut Wooden Art, Wall Panel Scheme, Geometric Pattern Plan, Laser Cutting Relief Drawing, Mandala Design, Parametric modeling, CNC, DXF$7.94
- EUR: $7
- RUB: $549
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Laser cutting Wood Art, Layered Design Mandala, Wall Panel Scheme, Geometric Pattern Plan, Relief Drawing, Parametric model, DXF, CNC$6.69
- EUR: $6
- RUB: $462
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Multilayer Mandala cut files for laser, plotter, CNC. Vector Dxf, SVG, Ai, Cdr. Wall Panel Scheme, Geometric Pattern Plan, Relief Drawing$6.69
- EUR: $6
- RUB: $462