Material depth speed mm second power masonite 0 4mm.
Boss laser cutter settings for different materials.
Use these settings as your starting point then adjust one variable at a time until you achieve the result you desire.
Then i run the laser on a vector setting with a lower power setting and a higher speed.
There are a whole host of materials that a co2 laser cutter can cut etch or mark but some due to the material surface reflection just won t work aluminum is an example.
The way i do this is to put a small piece of wood that is about 3 8 thick on top of the material i an using and have the laser focus on the wood.
Here you can visually see many of the laser machine applications and materials that we and our clients have processed.
The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials.
Bosslaser offers hobbyists businesses and educational institutions quality co2 and fiber laser cutter and engraver systems the ability to effectively and accurately design cut and engrave a material to whatever your computer screen can display is an awe inspiring and in demand skill.
Material settings fusion series suggested material settings co2 these are only suggestions.
Every type of material will react differently with the laser even from one plastic to the next.
The below is to help you figure out your settings for your cutting job on the boss laser.
Different colors layers can be used to designate different operations on same project.
While other materials can be extremely hazardous to either humans or the machine itself like pvc and abs.
The top right menu bar allows for settings for different materials thicknesses cutting power engraving power layers laser head speeds and scan gaps.
Please do not be creative with settings unless you know what you re doing because you can easily set things on fire.
Also available is a laser cutter user guide.
The co2 laser wavelength is not efficient at metal cutting which is why we offer a line of fiber laser cutting and marking machines.
Boss laser s cutting machines make it easy for anyone to set up and adjust the right print driver settings to control the laser frequency ppi for cutting acrylic.
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The laser has a very tight focus so if lower your material a bit the laser will lose focus and spread out.
Note that these setting must be tried and fine tuned until ideal settings are.
If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.
