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LASER CUTTING THICK MATERIAL IS HARD!

Laser cutting thick material is hard to achieve cleanly, but it is definitely possible to succeed when cutting 1/4” plywood – even with a 40 watt laser. If you’ve been hitting the material thickness limits of your laser, there are a few tricks that might allow you to more easily cut thicker material with cleaner […]

Laser Cutter Focus – Measuring Focal Point and Depth of Cut,makestuffnow!

Update: Install lens with curved side up! I get confused and say it wrong in the video. To get a good cut or engraving you need to know where you laser is focusing correctly. Here is a method to check the true focal point of your laser head and determine the potential depth of cut. […]