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* They release poisonous gas, for example, cyanide. Avoid plastics with a carbon-nitrogen bond. Research new plastics and get in touch with someone before use. |
* They release poisonous gas, for example, cyanide. Avoid plastics with a carbon-nitrogen bond. Research new plastics and get in touch with someone before use. |
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* They release corrosive gas (which is also poisonous). Do not cut PVC (vinyl) based materials, or any other materials with chlorine or florine atoms. |
* They release corrosive gas (which is also poisonous). Do not cut PVC (vinyl) based materials, or any other materials with chlorine or florine atoms. |
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Latest revision as of 03:13, 24 December 2025
You see before you an OmTech Polar 350, a 50W CO2 laser for engraving and cutting various materials.
In the desk drawer below the laser, you find a rotary attachment for engraving round objects.
What Can I Cut or Engrave on the Laser
The laser is pretty good at cutting and engraving many materials made of hydrocarbons, and a few that aren't. There are a few materials that are not safe to cut, and are banned. This is typically for one of 3 reasons:
- They release too much sticky smoke, which builds up in the enclosure/ductwork and is a fire hazard.
- They release poisonous gas, for example, cyanide. Avoid plastics with a carbon-nitrogen bond. Research new plastics and get in touch with someone before use.
- They release corrosive gas (which is also poisonous). Do not cut PVC (vinyl) based materials, or any other materials with chlorine or florine atoms.