A regular laser cutter is used to cut outlines of objects in clear lexan, then, by unfocusing the laser it slowly melts the bend lines, causing the lexan to fold and then solidify into a solid joint.

The laser either melts, burns, vaporizes away the material, or is cut by a jet of gas, leaving a smooth surface finish where cut. The RDWork v8 cutter that we have can handle sheets that are 24 inches ...

The Epilog Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have an Epilog Zing24 60 Watt laser cutter and an Epilog Zing24 40 Watt ...

[PWalsh] was using his lasercutter to cut acrylic, expecting the cuts to have ... Tweaked, not that. Laser pulsing frequency? No dice. Air assist? Yes! Somehow, air assist was causing the jagged ...

The pumpkin was etched on the Co-Lab’s laser cutter, which is a very popular tool, said Michael Faber, senior manager of ...

Access to a laser cutter and CAD software Lasers cut by burning through the material and are incredibly precise. They can be used on cardboard, paper, wood, foam, acrylic plastics as well as on ...

When you think of working from home, you might imagine a day glued to a computer—which may or may not be a nightmare, ...

whilst it can also just as easily power its way through wood and acrylic at up 15mm thick. An excellent, elegant entry into the world of laser cutting and engraving, the Atomstack A5 M50 Pro is ...

Encased in transparent cubes and smushed behind panes of acrylic, Ant Hamlyn’s brilliant blooms and verdant stems are ...

Pull the SVG file into your laser-cutting software. You can resize the file as needed, but if you cut the design too small it may be more difficult to fill the pieces with resin. I sized my ornament ...

Marisa Ravel may not be a household name, but if you've seen Ice Spice flaunting that dazzling Barbie diamond necklace in the ...

Introducing: the laser cut bob. This fresh take on the classic cut is all about precision, polish and a perfectly sleek finish – plus, it’s great for adding volume to fine or flat hair types.