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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.

Case Study; Bespoke Laser Machine for Major UK Car Manufacturer
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New software now available
6th February 2020
Here at CTR, we have been working hard to bring you even more benefits with our British designed and British manufactured laser machines. We are pleased to announce that we are now offering the combined package of RD controller and Lightburn software, which provide even more features. Read More
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
CTR are CHAS accredited
30th August 2019
CTR are CHAS accredited. Read More