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==In Brief==
==Intro==


The laser can successfully cut many materials that it shouldn't.
The laser can successfully cut many materials that it shouldn't.
In particular, materials containing chlorine (like PVC) release vapor that will corrode the laser's parts and also your lungs
In particular, materials containing chlorine (like PVC) release vapor that will corrode the laser's parts and also your lungs
==Known Materials==
Acceptable:
* Acrylic plastic, clear or colored
* Wood & wood veneers
* MDF
* Cardboard
* Leather
* Fibreglass cloth (no resin)
* Glass (etching only)
Unacceptable:
* PVC plastic. PVC = "'''P'''oly'''V'''inyl '''C'''hloride". The "chloride" means it has chlorine.
* Sintra
* Composites (fibreglass, carbon fibre)
* (Incomplete List)


==Procedure==
==Procedure==
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With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire or thick, dark smoke.
With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire or thick, dark smoke.


==Known Materials==
Acceptable:
* Acrylic plastic, clear or colored
* Wood & wood veneers
* MDF
* Cardboard
* Leather
* Fibreglass cloth (no resin)
* Glass (etching only)
Unacceptable:
* PVC plastic. PVC = "'''P'''oly'''V'''inyl '''C'''hloride". The "chloride" means it has chlorine.
* Sintra
* Composites (fibreglass, carbon fibre)
* (Incomplete List)




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