Laser Settings_

Hieronder vind je de BRM en Epilog laserinstellingen voor diverse materialen. Let op: dit zijn enkel richtlijnen. Doe altijd een test bij twijfel of bij materialen met een andere dikte. Vraag hulp aan een medewerker voor materialen met onbekende settings. Vergeet ook niet de juiste laser te selecteren!

English: Below you can find the laser settings for our BRM and Epilog lasercutter. Note: these values are only recommendations. Always do a test first when in doubt or working with materials that have a different thickness. Ask an employee for help when working with materials that don’t have recommended settings yet. Also make sure to select the correct laser!

Caution:

Please note that not all material cards are filled yet. This is a continuous process. Feel free to contact us if you want to help fill these cards for a specific material you wish to experiment with. Any help is appreciated!

You will find all currently approved settings on a printed list in the laser room.

Materials #

Quick links to the material cards:

Wood #

Birch Plywood

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem (In stock)
Alternate Source:Arnhemse Fijnhout handel(external link)
Material information:Good quality birch plywood cuts well on the laser cutter and is one of our most common materials.
Laser:CO2
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Poplar Plywood

Recommended Source:Arnhemse Fijnhout handel(external link) (We don’t stock this material)
Material information:Good quality poplar plywood cuts well on the laser cutter, but birch plywood is preferred.
Laser:CO2

Balsa Wood

Recommended Source:Arnhemse Fijnhout handel(external link) (We don’t stock this material)
Material information:Balsa is a light weight material that requires little power to cut through. Material generally is not available in larger sheet sizes.
Laser:CO2

Hardboard

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only

Cork

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Oak

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only

Hard Woods

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only

Plastics #

Acrylic (PMMA)

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem (In stock)
Alternate Source:Pyrasied(external link), Kunststofshop(external link) & Flexinplex(external link) (Only cast acrylic)
Material information:Acrylic is a popular material to cut and is one of the few plastics approved for laser cutting. If you mask the bottom (leave the protective film) of the material during cutting, you can get very clean cuts. Remove the protective material from the top when engraving. Material tends to stink so bagging immediately after cutting is recommended.
Laser:CO2
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PET-G

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem (In stock)
Material information:Cuts well, but leaves yellow/burned cutting edges. Keep the lasercutter closed for at least 3 minutes, because of the bad smell. Material also tends to stink so bagging immediately after cutting is recommended. We don’t cut beyond 3 mm in thickness
Laser:CO2

Polycarbonate

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:Impact-resistant material, tough to cut and will yellow at the edges; be aware of flames and keep the lasercutter closed for at least 3 minutes. We don’t cut beyond 3 mm in thickness
Laser:CO2

PLA

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:Pretty hard to find affordable
Material information:We produce this environmentally friendly sheet material ourselves from 3D prints and leftover filament. It is relatively stiff, but not as strong as acrylic. Easy to bend with heat.
Laser:CO2
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EVA foam

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:HEMA(external link), makersonthemove(external link) from a source of wasteflow
Material information:Light, strong and foamy material. Cut fast to prevent flames and smells, keep the lid closed a bit longer than usual
Laser:CO2
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Papers #

Cardboard

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Corrugated Cardboard

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Ecor-1 Paper Fiber Panel

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem (In Stock)
Material information:Sustainable and affordable prototyping material made from recycled(external link) paper fibers. Strength and stiffness are comparable to MDF. Note: does not engrave well due to the uneven surface pattern.
Dimensions:1200x600mm (2.5mm)
Datasheet:Download (Technical)
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Fabrics #

Cotton

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Leather

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Felt

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Metals #

Stainless Steel

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only

Anodized Aluminium

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Bare Aluminium

Recommended Source:No recommended source since our laser is mostly used for engraving existing objects.
Material information:Bare aluminium tends to engrave very well, but it is recommended to protect your work afterwards with a clearcoat or vaseline spray to prevent oxidation of the engraving. Our laser can’t cut metal.
Laser:Fiber
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Brass

Recommended Source:No recommended source since our laser is mostly used for engraving existing objects.
Material information:Brass engraves well. Our laser can’t cut metal.
Laser:Fiber

Bronze

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Other #

Glass

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Marble

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Ceramic

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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Plaster

Recommended Source:Fablab Arnhem
Alternate Source:None available
Material information:This card is not filled yet –> placeholder information only
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