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3 Pro Tips to Laser Cut Your Workpieces Without Scorch Marks
Hunter Prescott
Laser cutting is a popular non-contact technique that relies on a laser beam to cut different materials at high precision and quality. The laser machine focuses the laser beam on the material to perform accurate cuts through a heat and pressure blend. Consequently, some materials might undergo melting, burning or vaporisation, leaving behind a high-quality finish depending on your design.
One concern you might face during laser cutting is scorched marks left behind after the process. In this post, you'll learn how to prevent these burns during your laser cutting project. Read on to learn how.
Employ a Paper Transfer Tape
One of the most popular scorch marks remedies is using paper transfer tape when laser cutting. It involves covering your workpiece with masking tape before you begin your project. After accomplishing your cuts, you can easily remove the masking tape from the surface of your workpiece.
Ideally, the masking tape prevents scorch marks or stains from getting to your laser cut material. While you can use any tape for your laser cutting project, a transfer tape commonly used in vinyl cutting would be ideal for preventing scorch marks.
Consider Coating Your Workpiece
Before you begin your laser cutting project, you can also choose to apply a coating to avoid burn marks from destroying your results. You can then polish away the burned residue after laser cutting. Furthermore, consider using a coloured coating different from the workpiece's colour.
That results in the cut or engraved sections having a unique contrast. You can then scrub the coating away using appropriate polish to eliminate any burned sections. This method is ideal when dealing with wooden workpieces and helps achieve a more stunning finish.
Adjust the Laser Machine's Settings
Finally, another excellent and efficient way to eliminate burn marks on your workpieces can be as simple as fine-tuning the laser machine settings. Any laser cutter machine has an optimal range that achieves more refined results and fewer scorch marks. Since finding the optimal settings might take a lot of trial and error, experiment with dummy workpieces before trying it on your actual piece.
Often, this method requires more time investment, and it would be wise to consider the other two methods mentioned above if you are time-barred. However, if you successfully find the ideal settings, you can rest assured that your future laser cutting projects will be faster and easier.
Conclusion
Dealing with scorch marks in your laser cutting projects can be daunting, especially if you want to achieve perfect results. However, consider these three techniques that will help you cut your workpieces without them sustaining unsightly burn marks.
For more information about laser cutting, contact a local professional.
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