equipment:laser_cutter_50w_tutorial
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How to Use the 50w Laser Cutter
Note: You must be trained to use it before handling it alone.
Please contact James Pittman to set up training on it.
Specifications
- Effective cutting space is 24“x12.5”, or 18“x19.5”, depending on how your orient things.
- The laser is capable of cutting up to 1/4“ thickness.
- Software is called RDCAM/LaserWorks.
- Machine home is typically upper lefthand corner.
Accepted Materials
Cutting
- Wood
- Fabric/Cloth
- Leather
- Acrylic
- Paper
- Chipboard
- Cardboard
- Rubber
- Solid Wood
- Plywood
- ABS Plastic
Etching
- Wood
- Acrylic
- Glass
- Tile
- Leather
- Coated Metals
- Ceramics
- Stone
- Chipboard
- Cardboard
- Plywood
- Solid Wood
- ABS Plastic
- Rubber
Banned Materials
CUTTING & ETCHING
- Polycarbonate (Lexan)
- PVC
- Vinyl
- Fiberglass
- Printed Circuit boards
- Carbon fiber
- high-density polyethylene
- Nylon
- Treated Lumber
- Mylar/Polyester
- Depron Foam
- Polyproylene
- Teflon
- MDF
Cutting Only
- Metal(with the exception of coated metals, i.e. powder coated or using Thermark)
- Glass
- Stone
- Ceramics
Settings
Here are suggested settings for different materials:
- Cutting power should never be set above 80.
| Material | Etch/Cut | Power % | Speed (mm/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corregated Cardboard | Cut | 80% | 25 |
| Plywood (3/16” thick) | Cut | 80% | 12 |
| Glass (clear, rotary) | Etch | 80% | 500 |
Tips and Tricks
- The harder the wood, the more power/less speed it will take to cut.
- Plywood takes more power/less speed than solid wood of the same thickness.
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