C02 laser tubes generate lots of heat when operated, and liquids (usually distilled water) is used to remove the heat from the tube. Running laser tube when water is too hot or too cold can damage and severely decrease its lifespan. But what is the optimal water temperature for CO2…
When your CO2 laser loses power, it can cause issues with cutting and engraving, leading to poor results. Understanding the common causes and how to troubleshoot them can help you maintain your laser’s efficiency. Finding exactly where the issue is can be difficult sometimes, but there are some common culprits.…
Laser cutting machines are not as expensive as they used to be and are getting cheaper every day, but nevertheless buying a laser cutter is still sizable investment for most people. Whether you are hobbyist looking for a new toy or a business owner looking to expand his tool collection,…
Graphic designing and designing for laser cutters are two different things even though the same (or similar) tools are used for both. Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape are most commonly used in the business, but there is plenty of free and paid vector drawing software (you can check out…
CO2 laser cutters and diode laser cutters are both commonly used for cutting and engraving a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, fabric, and metal. However, there are some key differences between these two types of laser cutters that may make one more suitable for a particular application than the…
Laser cutters are versatile tools that can be used to cut and engrave a variety of materials, including wood, acrylic, fabric, paper, and more. One of the key factors in using a laser cutter is the file format of the design that you want to cut or engrave. There are…
Cooling a CO2 laser cutter basically boils (no pun intended) down to cooling a laser cutter tube which is crucial for maintaining its efficiency and longevity. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, understanding the right cooling methods can prevent overheating, extend the lifespan of your machine, and ensure consistent…
Vector and raster graphics are two types of digital images that are used in a wide range of applications, including printing, web design, graphic design and of course - laser cutting. While they may seem similar at first glance, there are several key differences between vector and raster graphics that…
Depending on the brand and the type of the controller in your machine there are several options regarding which software you can use. But, before we get any further first we need to make a distinction between laser designing software and laser control software. They are often used in pairs…
If you are thinking of getting into laser cutting it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some vector design software. First of all, drawing something on a computer and then making a physical object out of that is a lot of fun. And even if you plan to…