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New Software for CO2 Laser Machines

Our British designed and British manufactured CO2 laser cutting and engraving machines now come with new software features.

 

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.

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What is a water jet cutter?
29th January 2021
A water jet cutter, also known as a water jet cutting machine, uses an ultra-high-pressure stream of water to cut different materials without thermal stress. These incredibly powerful and precise machines can be used (sometimes with abrasives) to cut ceramics, metal, stone, concrete, composites, wood, plastics and paper — with excellent edge quality. The jets do not create a HEZ (Heat Affected Zone), meaning this method is incredibly versatile and ideal for cutting foods and heat-sensitive materials. Read More
What are the Advantages of a Laser Etching Machine?
30th November 2020
Laser etching and engraving fall under the general category of laser marking, but the main difference is the depth to which the laser penetrates the surface. Laser etching is considerably faster than deep laser engraving — which may require several laser passes and therefore, more time. The speed can be increased significantly with higher laser powers too; however, it’s unlikely you will need a higher laser power than 100W for etching.  Read More
What Are Fibre Lasers?
1st September 2020
Fibre lasers are seen as the latest addition to the laser market, available in addition to the two other common types: gas and crystal lasers. The critical difference is that the fibre laser features an optical fibre with the addition of rare-earth elements. This could be erbium, ytterbium, neodymium, thulium, holmium, dysprosium, or praseodymium.  Read More