Trotec Speedy 500 [46/61] Tips and tricks for laser cutting

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4.10 Tips and Tricks for Laser Cutting

Distance to the Surface of the Work piece

If you want to achieve very good results, when laser-cutting acrylic or wood, we

recommend, that the plate be attached at least some millimeters above the

engraving table. By doing this the smoke and the melting residuals underneath

the plate can escape unhindered. A slight moistening of the plate will reduce

the area of heat influence. Generally the protection foil should be removed, except when

there is considerable development of fumes. During laser cutting the Hz setting (pulses per

second) should be set to low, in particular for flammable materials.

Multiple cutting

Often a clearer contour can be achieved by cutting twice rather than cutting

only once.