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This page is currently being updated as we now have the 000-999 dial for power settings. Always make sure the zero position is showing as 000, if not, adjust the below values accordingly. | This page is currently being updated as we now have the 000-999 dial for power settings. Always make sure the zero position is showing as 000, if not, adjust the below values accordingly. | ||
The laser can do three things - cut, mono etch and grayscale etch. The settings below will be for a specific action. If you use another material of method, update this page with your findings! | |||
The values on this page have been tested, but are ''guidelines''. Always stay with the laser when it is running, and use your common sense! | The values on this page have been tested, but are ''guidelines''. Always stay with the laser when it is running, and use your common sense! | ||
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=== 3mm Birch Laser Ply === | === 3mm Birch Laser Ply === | ||
This is the plywood available by the laser cutter. | |||
*Cutting Speed: 10 mm/s | *Cutting Speed: 10 mm/s | ||
*Laser Current: 8-10mA | *Laser Current: 8-10mA | ||
=== 3mm MDF === | |||
This is the MDF available by the laser cutter. | |||
== Paper and Card == | == Paper and Card == | ||
Revision as of 13:52, 23 May 2012
Introduction
This page is a list of materials that can be cut or engraved on the Nottinghack laser cutter, along with information on cutting speeds and power settings. Other useful information is also provided.
This page is currently being updated as we now have the 000-999 dial for power settings. Always make sure the zero position is showing as 000, if not, adjust the below values accordingly.
The laser can do three things - cut, mono etch and grayscale etch. The settings below will be for a specific action. If you use another material of method, update this page with your findings!
The values on this page have been tested, but are guidelines. Always stay with the laser when it is running, and use your common sense!
Wood
3mm Birch Laser Ply
This is the plywood available by the laser cutter.
- Cutting Speed: 10 mm/s
- Laser Current: 8-10mA
3mm MDF
This is the MDF available by the laser cutter.
Paper and Card
Thin Cardboard
- Cutting Speed: 30 mm/s
- Laser Current: 4mA
These values were found using with 160gsm black card. Other gsm values may require changes to the speed and power.