Wednesday, October 22, 2008

laser cutting settings.

Hey guys I've been playing around with the lasercutter and different materials. If anyone has any others please post. These are ballpark figures but have worked pretty good thus far.

Neoprene(1/8") - cut = 100% power , 35% speed ; score = 75% power , 50% speed
Polycarbonate(.02) - cut = 100% power , 25% speed ; score = 25% power , 86% speed
Paper - cut = 50% power , 50% speed ; score = 25% power , 100
Foamcore(3/16") - cut = 65% power , 6.5% speed ; score = 50% power , 50% speed%
Mylar(3mm) - cut = 50% power , 100% speed ; score = 15% power , 100% speed
Playing Cards - cut = 55% power , 5.6% speed ; score = 50% power , 40% speed
Vinyl(1/32") - cut = 100% power , 30% speed ; score = 25% power , 80% speed
Water Color Paper - cut = 52% power , 6.5% speed ; score = 40% power , 50% speed
Stratocore - cut = 75% power , 15% speed