laser cutting ss with vinyl
laser cutting ss with vinyl
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Hi,
In the past when I try to cut ss with the vinyl still on, it blows off as I cut it and causes tip up alarms and makes a mess. I started etching the parts before cutting to remove the vinyl before cutting. This adds alot of time to cutting the part. I have heard that there are different types of vinyl made just for laser cutting but have had no luck in finding such a thing. If any one has heard of this please share the info.
Thanks
In the past when I try to cut ss with the vinyl still on, it blows off as I cut it and causes tip up alarms and makes a mess. I started etching the parts before cutting to remove the vinyl before cutting. This adds alot of time to cutting the part. I have heard that there are different types of vinyl made just for laser cutting but have had no luck in finding such a thing. If any one has heard of this please share the info.
Thanks





RE: laser cutting ss with vinyl
The best method I've found for cutting thru is to pre-pierce thru the vinyl first by keeping the head up well away from the material and shoot a pulsed beam at it. This will melt the vinyl at the pierce point. You then lower the head to the material and perform a normal pierce. The pre-pierce for the vinyl must be set just right in order to melt the area away without lifting the masking.
The biggest problem with the high-tack is that it is very difficult to remove. A copper knife is probably the best way to lift some of it to facilitate peeling the rest without scratching the stainless surface.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
RE: laser cutting ss with vinyl
RE: laser cutting ss with vinyl
RE: laser cutting ss with vinyl