Epilog Laser Cutter
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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.
Material Compatibility for the Laser Cutter/Engraver
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.
Under NO condition should the laser be used with PVC. The reason is the PVC will let off chlorine gas which will kill you.
Information for the table was obtained from Epilog Laser's website:
Source: https://www.epiloglaser.com/how-it-works/laser-material-compatibility.htm
