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== Laserable Material Compatibility == | == Laserable Material Compatibility == | ||
| − | Materials safe to use on the laser cutter/engraver. If the material isn't listed here contact someone on the "Point of Contact" list and ask. | + | Materials that are safe or not safe to use on the laser cutter/engraver. If the material isn't listed here contact someone on the "Point of Contact" list and ask. |
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| Marble || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || | | Marble || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || | ||
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| − | | Matte Board || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | + | | Matte Board || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes |
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| + | | MDF Board || style="text-align: center;" | -->No!<-- || | ||
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| Melamine || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | | Melamine || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | ||
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| Pressboard || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | | Pressboard || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | ||
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| + | | PVC || style="text-align: center;" | -->No!<-- || | ||
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| Rubber || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | | Rubber || style="text-align: center;" | Yes || style="text-align: center;" | Yes | ||
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| − | * CO2 lasers will mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution. | + | * CO2 lasers will mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution. |
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Source: https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm | Source: https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm | ||
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The laser cutter is a 60 watt CO2 laser which can cut and engrave.
Before using the laser cutter who must pass a beginner class for using the laser cutter.
In order to use the laser after taking the class you must be a member of FamiLAB.
Laserable Material Compatibility
Materials that are safe or not safe to use on the laser cutter/engraver. If the material isn't listed here contact someone on the "Point of Contact" list and ask.
| Material | Engrave | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Yes | Yes |
| Anodized Aluminum | Yes | |
| Bare Metals | * | |
| Brass | * | |
| Ceramic | Yes | |
| Cloth | Yes | Yes |
| Coated Metals | Yes | |
| Corian | Yes | Yes |
| Cork | Yes | Yes |
| Delrin | Yes | Yes |
| Fabric | Yes | Yes |
| Fiberglass | Yes | Yes |
| Glass | Yes | |
| Leather | Yes | Yes |
| Marble | Yes | |
| Matte Board | Yes | Yes |
| MDF Board | -->No!<-- | |
| Melamine | Yes | Yes |
| Mylar | Yes | Yes |
| Painted Metals | Yes | |
| Paper | Yes | Yes |
| Plastic | Yes | Yes |
| Pressboard | Yes | Yes |
| PVC | -->No!<-- | |
| Rubber | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless Steel | * | |
| Tile | Yes | |
| Titanium | * | |
| Wood | Yes | Yes |
| Wood Veneer | Yes | Yes |
- CO2 lasers will mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution.
Source: https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm
