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CE Safety Standards and Importing Laser Machines

What does CE marking mean? Is that online "bargain" imported machine really a good deal?

 

Types of CO2 Lasers

There are two main types of CO2 lasers, DC and RF. This article outlines the differences between them.

 

Stopping Back-Burn on Thin Materials

How to prevent the laser beam reflecting back off the metal bed and creating 'back-burn' on thin or soft materials.

 

Capture the Moment!

Tips and details on the types of images best suited to being engraved onto materials.

Case Study; Bespoke Laser Machine for Major UK Car Manufacturer
Having now owned two Chinese import lasers (a small k40 and a large Redsail clone 700x500 60w) and having no end of issues with these machines ...
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Laser cutting vs. CNC
31st October 2019
Here at CTR Lasers, we’re often asked what’s the real difference between laser cutting and CNC. So in this article, we’ll be outlining the differences between the two. At CTR Lasers we have a whole host of laser cutting machines available also understand the fundamental importance of CNC technology and the importance of its application. Read More
Can Vinyl be Laser Cut
28th May 2019
Laser cutting machines are designed to produce high quality, dimensionally accurate cuts, enabling individuals and businesses to cut intricate shapes without the need for tooling, and at a faster speed than traditional cutting methods. These machines are available in all shapes and sizes, but it’s important to consider the material you’re looking to cut, the speed in which you need to operate and the strength of the laser required. In this article, we’re going to be looking at vinyl as a cutting material, but first let’s understand exactly how this popular material is manufactured. Read More
How Does Laser Cutting Work?
4th March 2019
Laser cutting offers a high quality finish, without the exhausted time frame – no wonder it's now one of the most widely used manufacturing processes in the world. Laser cutters are considered a vital piece of equipment for many industries, whilst they can be used to precisely cut through variety of materials. So how exactly does laser cutting work? Read More