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[[Laser Cutter|Back to Laser Cutter]] | [[Laser Cutter|Back to Laser Cutter]] | ||
== | ==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 | ||
==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) | |||