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→General Laser Cutting Knowledge
* 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.
* 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.
*Performing a cut or engrave with the laser will always begin with an image, pdf, DXF, or similar file.
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:
* Always make sure that the lens and cone are clean before starting a print.
* Always make sure that the lens and cone are clean before starting a print.