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General Laser Information
What is LASER an Abbreviation of?
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How Does a Laser Work?
A CO laser works by exciting the molecules of a carbon dioxide gas mixture.
C0 lasers are not powerful enough to mark or cut metal.
The laser beam is focussed
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through a lens and is so intensive that the beam can vaporise a wide range of materials. If the beam passes over the material quickly an engraved image is produced. By
slowing the speed down, the beam has time to vaporise more of the material resulting in a cut right through.
Laser Safety
The safety rating of Class 1 by CDRH means that the laser beam is enclosed in a cabinet and has safety interlock mechanisms to protect the operator from injury. When a
Class 1 laser system is equipped with a red dot pointer which allows you to accurately position the laser beam, the safety rating turns into a Class 3a due to the red beam
being laser light. This is similar to the laser pointing devices often used for presentations. The main safety precaution to be observed is to avoid placing your eyes in the
red beam path. This is difficult given the design of the laser cabinet.
The Conditions of this Warranty are;
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1) Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the laser system at any time as invisable laser radiation may cause physical burns or severe eye damage.
N.B. PVC, Plastazote, Teflon and some Styrenes produce corrosive fumes that will damage the mechanics of the laser, invalidate your
warranty and will be harmful to health. The user is responsible at all times for the health and safety of themselves and the people around
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