lasercutter_tips_and_tricks
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* The laser will however etch off paint and dye from metal. Anodised aluminium works great: [[engravingaluminium|]] | * The laser will however etch off paint and dye from metal. Anodised aluminium works great: [[engravingaluminium|]] | ||
* To etch bare metal, it can be coated with a heat activated chemical (Molybdenum Disulphide). Sold as “Dry Moly Lube” : https:// | * To etch bare metal, it can be coated with a heat activated chemical (Molybdenum Disulphide). Sold as “Dry Moly Lube” : https:// | ||
+ | * Settings: 25 speed, 100 power, 0.5mm scan gap works fine (Costa) | ||
* Thin metal can buckle from the heat - turning off Bi-dir and lowering power helps with this | * Thin metal can buckle from the heat - turning off Bi-dir and lowering power helps with this | ||
* Costa has experience with this | * Costa has experience with this | ||
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* Human Skin (not a good idea) https:// | * Human Skin (not a good idea) https:// | ||
- | **PLA*** | + | **PLA** |
* It can be cut but smells really bad so we don't recommend long cuts | * It can be cut but smells really bad so we don't recommend long cuts | ||
* Material has a tendency to warp when heated up | * Material has a tendency to warp when heated up |
lasercutter_tips_and_tricks.txt · Last modified: 2023-12-20 23:47 by danshearer