The use of a modern laser cutter requires not only craftsmanship but responsibility and a will to put in the extra work to ensure that things go smoothly. Like many complex machines, a laser cutter requires a fair bit of maintenance from time to time. If you operate a laser cutter that uses a honeycomb … Read more
One of the most advanced and widely used laser marking systems in the world today is the fiber laser engraving machine. It offers a high degree of versatility, requires little maintenance, and does not require any consumables during the marking process. As a result, the fiber laser engraver has a wide range of applications, particularly … Read more
You have probably heard of the CNC cutting and the laser cutting machines, right? Chances are that you have also been wondering just which of the two may be better suited for your cutting needs. If you nodded to either or both questions, you landed on the right page. What’s the difference between CNC cutting … Read more
Laser engravers cut or engrave material with the power of laser beams. These laser beams can be quite disastrous if caution is thrown to the wind. Some of the hazards include fires, combustion of hazardous items, burns, and fumes. Once you have bought your laser engraver and are ready to start making your engraved items, … Read more
Laser cutting/engraving is an effective way of making precise and accurate edges on your wood, plastic, or other projects. However, laser cutter burn marks have been a common challenge to most people to an extent of losing hope, which should not be the case. But the biggest barrier is how to do it perfectly without … Read more
Laser cutters are machines used to cut into materials precisely, creating shapes, designs, and patterns. Lasers achieve this by focusing a thin laser beam onto materials to burn, melt, or vaporize them into desired shapes. Do laser cutters emit radiation? Yes, laser cutters do emit radiation, but the quantity depends on different types of machines. … Read more
Are you looking for a good laser cutting material? MDF (medium-density fiberboard) might be a good candidate. It cuts nice and smoothly, and it is a type of wood (wood is an excellent material). But is it safe to use? I investigated this question, and here is what I found. Is it safe to laser … Read more
There are many things you can do with lasers, from creating simple shapes to engraving graphics or creating 3D shapes and models, the possibilities are endless. However, there are some items you will require. Aside from the obvious (laser cutter and materials), one more thing you need is a laser cutting file. The file is … Read more
Plastic is a versatile material, which gives it a wide range of applications, so what plastics are safe to laser cut? One of these applications is laser cutting. With a laser cutting machine, you can cut or engrave nearly any plastic. But not every plastic should be cut with a laser machine because it is … Read more
When you want to make intricate designs on wood, nothing does it better than a laser cutter. From every-day items like coasters and clocks to art pieces and decor items, cutting wood with a laser cutter will result in jaw-dropping designs. But there’s a caveat – a laser engraver is limited to the depth it … Read more
