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These are some of the questions we are most frequently asked about the different types of laser equipment, as well as about our own great laser machines.

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What is a laser?
Why should I buy a laser machine?
What's the difference between a laser cutting machine and a laser engraving machine?
Which materials can I cut or engrave?
How can I choose the best machine for me?
How much do CTR's laser machines cost?
How much does it cost to run a laser machine?
What do I need to get started with a CTR laser?
Do I need special technicians to run a CTR laser?
What software and file types can I use with my laser machine?
Which computer do I need to run a CTR laser machine?
What extraction do I need with my laser machine?
Can CTR's lasers etch metal?
Can CTR's lasers cut metal?
What support do I get with my laser machine?
Does a water cooled laser need to be connected to my mains water?
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Can You Use a Laser Cutter on Plastic?
14th January 2022
There is a lot of information online advising against cutting plastics with laser cutting machines because some plastics can cause mirrors to gradually lose accuracy — as dust, smoke, and other tiny particles accumulate between the mirror casings and lenses. Whilst it can be beneficial to understand some of the pitfalls that can occur when cutting certain types of plastics, it's important to relate the question to the exact device you're using and the plastic you're cutting. Read More
Benefits of waterjet cutters
A waterjet cutter is a powerful industrial tool that uses a very focused high-pressure stream of water (and sometimes an abrasive substance like natural sand) to cut through a wide variety of materials.  Read More
How Accurate is Laser Cutting?
The first carbon dioxide (C02) laser was invented in 1963 by Kumar Patel, and just two years later, the first Western Engineering Research Center (in Buffalo, USA) was the first to employ a laser as a cutting device, using a laser to drill holes in diamond dies. By the late 1960s, gas laser cutting was being used to cut through metal with ease and accuracy, something that CO2 lasers originally hadn't been capable of. For over 40 years, laser cutters have improved in terms of speed, performance and quality, but what about accuracy? How accurate is laser cutting today? Read More