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...
Engraving building signage is an extremely popular laser application. Not only can laser operators create their own directional signage, but they can also incorporate it in their into their service offerings for customers. All kinds of buildings routinely need signage – schools, hospitals, hotels, libraries – the list goes on and on. Here we used...
Ditch that boring old tie for dad this Father’s Day. Instead, follow this tutorial focusing on laser cutting ties and give him something truly unique! Take the idea, run with it, and have fun with it! These custom laser cut ties make a super addition to photo booths, selfie stations, bachelor parties and more! To...
Did you think advancements in the diode laser market had it a wall? Well, welcome a new contender, the Longer Ray 5 10W laser. Like its smaller brother, the 10W Ray 5 offers a great display and a complete set of safety features, but unlike its less powerful sibling, the newest Ray 5 offers a...
In this video I show you how to make awesome custom Edge Lit LED Signs using a CHEAP laser cutter! This tutorial uses Inkscape for the graphic design and K40 Whisperer for controlling the laser engraver, which in this case is a K40 Laser Cutter! ============================================================================== Project Materials: (Purchasing thru these links helps support more...
Imagine all you can do with the new Dremel Digilab Laser. From custom wedding decorations, to personalized art of your pet, even building entire watches, Dremel brings the ease of use and reliability you need to grow your business! Check out this exclusive sneak peak of the all-new Dremel Digilab Laser Cutter and be sure...
Want to learn how to improve laser engrave images? It’s easy to go from-run-of-the-mill laser engraving of photo images to images that really pop off the material. There’s a cheap and effective secret to make this happen using common material you can buy at grocery or hardware stores and with a simple coating on the...