TEXTILES.
When it comes to carving textiles such as cloth and wool, low power and high speed
are often used. As with leather, special attention should be paid to the possibility of
fire and dust.
GLASS.
When engraving glass, high power and low speed are generally used. As with ceramic,
it would be helpful to run more cycles on a lower setting to avoid cracks. Care must
be taken when engraving glass and carbon fibers to avoid combining settings that
produce laser intensity sufficient to disrupt the structural integrity of the fibers of
their components, resulting in blurred markings. Personal protective equipment
should be worn to avoid exposure of eyes, nose, mouth, and skin to dust from the
use of any kind of material, especially for repetitive industrial applications. Clothes
worn when working with fiberglass should be washed separately afterwards.
LEATHER.
When engraving glass, high power and low speed are generally used. As with ceramic,
it would be helpful to run more cycles on a lower setting to avoid cracks. Care must
be taken when engraving glass and carbon fibers to avoid combining settings that
produce laser intensity sufficient to disrupt the structural integrity of the fibers of
their components, resulting in blurred markings. Personal protective equipment
should be worn to avoid exposure of eyes, nose, mouth, and skin to dust from the
use of any kind of material, especially for repetitive industrial applications. Clothes
worn when working with fiberglass should be washed separately afterwards.
METAL.
CO2 laser engraving machines should not be used to mark, engrave, or cut metal.
They are best suited for working coatings applied to metal substrates, and care must
be taken not to attempt to work on the underlying metal itself. A variety of coatings
are available specifically for CO2 engraving, and users should follow the instructions
provided as the parameters vary depending on the product and the metal. In general,
the work of the aluminum coating should be done faster at a lower power, while the
work of the steel coating can be done more slowly at a higher power.
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