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--- laser_cutter_settings [2012/10/26 20:33]
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+++ laser_cutter_settings [2013/01/11 07:54] (current)
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 ===== Banned Materials =====
-^ Material					^ Reason ^
+^ Material			^ Reason ^
-| Lexan/Polycarbonate | Toxic and corrosive fumes |
+| Lexan/Polycarbonate		| Dense black smoke and toxic fumes - bisphenol a (BPA), phenol, and more |
-| PVC | Toxic and corrosive fumes - chlorine gas (yes, REALLY) |
+| ABS				| Dense black smoke and toxic fumes - cyanide and styrene gases |
-| Foam core | Toxic and corrosive fumes - made from PVC, so chlorine gas |
+| PVC				| Toxic and corrosive fumes - chlorine gas |
+| Foam core			| Dense black smoke and toxic fumes - styrene gas (carcinogenic, toxic to the nervous system and upper respiratory tract; classified as "very toxic") |
+| Delrin			| Toxic fumes - formaldehyde |
-===== Successful Settings =====
+===== Approved and Successful Material Settings =====
-** * - Please avoid the use of woods currently**. We're re-evaluating their use due to substantial residue being left on the laser cutter.
+** * = Please avoid the use of woods with high a high proportion of glue for the moment**. We're re-evaluating their use due to substantial residue being left on the laser cutter.
 ^ Material					^ Mode		^ Speed	^ Power	^ Corner Power	^ Passes	^ Notes ^
-| Card Stock				| Etch		| 35	| 10	| 10			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Card Stock					| Etch		| 35	| 10	| 10		| 1		| N/A   |
-| Card Stock				| Cut		| 35	| 35	| 25			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Card Stock					| Cut		| 35	| 35	| 25		| 1		| N/A   |
-| Card Stock				| Raster	| ???	| ???	| ???       	| ?         | N/A   |
+| Card Stock					| Raster	| ???	| ???	| ???		| 1		| N/A   |
-| Acrylic - 1/4"			| Cut		| 7		| 55	| 55			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Heavy paper					| Cut		| 200	| 20	| 20		| 1		| Worked barely; long straight cuts needed multiple passes, and a few corners were missed. Use lower speed |
-| Acrylic - 1/16"			| Cut		| 7		| 100	| 100			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Picture Matting				| Cut		| 40	| 50	| 40		| 1		| N/A   |
-| Acrylic - 1/16"			| Cut		| 55	| 100	| 100			| 1	        | This will etch fast without cutting |
+| Acrylic - 1/4"				| Cut		| 7	| 55	| 55		| 1		| N/A   |
-| Acrylic - 1/16"			| Cut		| 25	| 25	| 25			| 1	        | This will etch fast without cutting (same as the 55x100x100 better on coners) |
+| Acrylic - 1/16"				| Cut		| 7	| 100	| 100		| 1		| N/A   |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Etch      | 200	| 15	| 15			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Acrylic - 1/16"				| Cut		| 55	| 100	| 100		| 1		| This will etch fast without cutting |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Cut       | 7		| 100	| 100			| 1         | N/A   |
+| Acrylic - 1/16"				| Cut		| 25	| 25	| 25		| 1		| This will etch fast without cutting (same as the 55x100x100 better on coners) |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Cut       | 10	| 100	| 100			| 1         | This worked but just barely. I would suggest using 7 speed instead. |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Etch		| 200	| 15	| 15		| 1		| N/A   |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Cut 		| 40	| 100	| 100			| 1	        | This will etch fast without cutting. |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Cut		| 7	| 100	| 100		| 1		| N/A   |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Cut		| 4.2	| 80	| 80			| 1	        | Works Well (Loial) Extra Note: Some flames while cutting, nothing lasting past the cut location |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Cut		| 10	| 100	| 100		| 1		| This worked but just barely. I would suggest using 7 speed instead. |
-| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")		| Cut		| 80	| 20	| 20			| 1	        | Fast Etch (Loial) |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Cut 		| 40	| 100	| 100		| 1		| This will etch fast without cutting. |
-| Leather					| Cut		| 50	| 35	| 100			| 1	        | Leather from Dressew scrap bin (Paul) |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Cut		| 4.2	| 80	| 80		| 1		| Works Well (Loial) Extra Note: Some flames while cutting, nothing lasting past the cut location |
-| Polypropylene (0.5mm)		| Cut		| 30	| 50	| 45			| 1	        | From Yoko-yaya, ideal for stencils (John) |
+| * Wood (Hardboard 1/8")			| Cut		| 80	| 20	| 20		| 1		| Fast Etch (Loial) |
+| Leather					| Cut		| 50	| 35	| 100		| 1		| Leather from Dressew scrap bin (Paul) |
+| Polypropylene (0.75mm)			| Cut		| 30	| 50	| 45		| 1		| From Yoko-yaya, ideal for painting stencils (John) |
+| Plywood 1/4" Birch				| Cut		| 40	| 50	| 45		| 2		| From Home Depot ~$50 for 8'x4' |
+| Plywood 4.2mm FSC Virola			| Cut		| 40	| 50	| 45		| 2		| From Home Depot ~$20 for 8'x4' SKU 1000-125618 (Tom)|
+| Plywood 1/4" Flooring underlay		| Cut		| 7	| 80	| 75		| 1		| From Home Depot ~$9 for 4'x4' (John)|
+| EVA Foam (very thin, < ~4mm)			| Cut		| ???	| ???	| ???		| 1		| Michaels |
+| EVA Foam (thin, ~1/4")			| Cut		| ???	| ???	| ???		| 1		| Bought online, could not find locally |
+| EVA Foam (thick, 1/2" floor mats)		| Cut		| ???	| ???	| ???		| 1		| Candian Tire, Home Depot, etc. |
 ===== Failed Settings =====
 ^ Material					^ Mode		^ Speed	^ Power	^ Corner Power	^ Passes	^ Notes ^
-| Acrylic - 1/16"			| Cut		| 25	| 15	| 15			| 1			| Trying to etch with the cut setting. The outline is visible but not great. |
+| Acrylic - 1/16"				| Cut		| 25	| 15	| 15		| 1		| Trying to etch with the cut setting. The outline is visible but not great. |
+| Hard Board - 1/4"				| Cut		| 1	| 80	| 70		| 2		| Needed 2 Passes Burned edges. Looks really really bad                      |
+| Hard Board - 1/4"				| Cut		| 8	| 50	| 45		| 9+		| The material has significant burns around the edge after so many passes    |
+==== FURTHER INFORMATION ====
+  * [[RedSail_CM1080_Laser_Cutter|RedSail CM1080 Laser Cutter specifications]]
+  * [[laser_cutter_operation_manual|Laser Cutter Operation Manual]]
+  * [[laser_cutter_workflow_tips|Laser Cutter Workflow Tips]]