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==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==

==General Laser Cutting Knowledge==

Laser cutting directs a high-powered laser through optics. The laser cutter follows a predetermined pattern to engrave or cut the material. Laser cutting is a great way to get a professional-looking surface finish.  

Laser cutting directs a high-powered laser through optics. The laser cutter follows a predetermined pattern to engrave or cut the material. Laser cutting is a great way to get a professional-looking surface finish.  

* Can be used for many different materials ranging between wood, glass, rock, plastics, and even engraving Hydroflasks.  

* Can be used for many different materials ranging between wood, glass, rock, plastics, and even engraving Hydroflasks. At this time, the laser cutter in the Prototype Lab is not set up for metal etching.  

* Works best on flat surfaces or cylinders with constant diameters.  

* Works best on flat surfaces or cylinders with constant diameters.  

There are a couple common steps that must be done correctly when using the laser cutter:

There are a couple common steps that must be done correctly when using the laser cutter: