What about Teflon? Also, A lot of laser brand companies state ABS as a laser safe material but I also heard from others it creates cyanide gas as you mentioned.
Works very well on cotton based fabrics such as denim, etc. Light colored fabrics will show scorching on the edges. Also works very well on leather, but it smells pretty bad, so have good ventilation. 100% polyester will melt, but a 50-50 cotton/polyester seems to cut ok, just scorches at edges.
PVC is Polyvinylchloride with CHLORIDE being the operative word. Chloride refers either to a chloride ion, which is negatively charged chlorine atom or a non-charged chlorine atom covalently bonded to the rest of the molecule by a single bond. Yes I was disappointed to learn I cannot cut expanded PVC sheet (Sintra) with a laser diode. 🙁
😂favorite part “Just nooo”. I died.
Our lasers would be rusted and broken without you roger haha
I agree with your PSA 100%. Thank you for making it safer for everyone.
You are always a wealth of excellent information!!!!!
Thank you. Very informative 👍👍👍
Great info as always...🤘🤘🤘
Roger this is SO GREAT! Please make a list of what not to do so peeps can download.
great info
thank you
Thank you.
Thank You
This is a very good video for anyone that has a laser, they should watch this and take head! 😁🛫
Would air assist dissipate the fumes / gasses?
Excellent explanation. Could you tell me if there is any problem with cutting the X-ray slide? Can the burning gas also harm the laser? Is it toxic?
It depends what it is made out of. You would need to check the MSDS for the material.
Good information thank you.
What about Teflon? Also, A lot of laser brand companies state ABS as a laser safe material but I also heard from others it creates cyanide gas as you mentioned.
Teflon just melts
Would a laser cut polypropylene carpet or wool carpet? I've haven't been able to find any answers to this
Interesting question..........Never tried to laser cut carpet!
Coroplast can be cut black color with Diode Laser
Hey Roger, any thoughts on cutting Delrin sheets with a laser cutter?
Not something I've done, so can not give a qualified answer.
Thank you, I appreciate your response! Looking forward to learning a lot from your channel. Being a beginner I appreciate the knowledge you share!
Trotec sells Delrin sheets and they provide engraving/cutting profiles in their software so I'd imagine it's possible.
Is laser engraving on these materials dangerous to our health or just the machine?
Both. Chlorine gas is highly corrosive to metal parts and can also make stainless steel brittle
CAN I CUT DENIM , POLYESTER, LINEN, LEATHER? FABRICS?
Works very well on cotton based fabrics such as denim, etc. Light colored fabrics will show scorching on the edges. Also works very well on leather, but it smells pretty bad, so have good ventilation. 100% polyester will melt, but a 50-50 cotton/polyester seems to cut ok, just scorches at edges.
PVC is Polyvinylchloride with CHLORIDE being the operative word. Chloride refers either to a chloride ion, which is negatively charged chlorine atom or a non-charged chlorine atom covalently bonded to the rest of the molecule by a single bond.
Yes I was disappointed to learn I cannot cut expanded PVC sheet (Sintra) with a laser diode. 🙁
Good chemical explanation!
What about laminate flooring?
Wood laminate, yes. Vinyl laminate, NO!
diode laser can cut pvc board??
DON'T!!
HDPE doesn’t generate chlorine gas
Your credibility was erased the moment you said Lexan and plexiglass are the same thing. Completely different polymers.
From a technical standpoint, you are correct. For the subject of this video, makes no difference. Same result.