Marianne Rusche
10-10-2018, 10:25 AM
Hi,
I am wondering if it is possible to engrave on plastic using a 30w fiber laser? I have only used metal (aluminum, brass, and copper) but I have the opportunity to engrave plastic name plates. I was told that fiber lasers are only for metal and I don't want to try to engrave plastic and then mess up my machine. Does anyone have experience or know if there are certain kinds of plastic that would be ok to use on a 30w fiber laser. I have a small BOFA fume extractor for the metal I use and it works just fine. I'm thinking that if plastic is possible, I may have to use a more powerful fume extractor when dealing with the toxic plastic fumes.Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Marianne
I am wondering if it is possible to engrave on plastic using a 30w fiber laser? I have only used metal (aluminum, brass, and copper) but I have the opportunity to engrave plastic name plates. I was told that fiber lasers are only for metal and I don't want to try to engrave plastic and then mess up my machine. Does anyone have experience or know if there are certain kinds of plastic that would be ok to use on a 30w fiber laser. I have a small BOFA fume extractor for the metal I use and it works just fine. I'm thinking that if plastic is possible, I may have to use a more powerful fume extractor when dealing with the toxic plastic fumes.Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Marianne