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Tutorials

Tutorials

Our CTR tutorials provide step-by-step guides on how to carry out a range of useful and interesting procedures relating to your laser machine.

This includes how to generate a specific type of design file quickly and easily with minimal editing, through to how to process material you may not be aware are laser compatible.

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As always, let us know if there's anything in particular you would like to see added here.

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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