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5.2 Wood
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Types of wood
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Medium-density Fiberboard (MDF)
MDF is a wood product made by
wood fibers and resin binder formed under high
temperature and pressure. The resin binder has a
significant effect on the fume generated during laser
process. Low formaldehyde MDF is recommended to
reduce harmful fumes.
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Plywood
Plywood is made by layers of
wood veneer or wood fiber glued together. Low
formaldehyde plywood is recommended to reduce
harmful fumes.
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Solid Wood
Solid wood might have uneven grain
when engraved due to growth rings. The uneven
density of wood can cause such result which is very
usual.