Laser Newbie: Any Tips on Laser Cutting & Etching at the Same Time?

[Scott Memmer]

I suppose some will see this as a stupid question, but I confess my ignorance.

I should explain that I'm not a TOTAL newb. I have a wonderful little Epilog CO-2 Zing laser (30 watt) with which I've been cutting material for more than two years. However, I've finally gotten to the point where I want to cut and etch the same workpiece simultaneaously.

I assume this is pretty easy, and I'm a quick study, but I wondered if anyone had any tips and/or vids or such that might help me get up to speed faster. I'm also certain that the Epilog laser owner's manual will be very helpful on this too (haven't looked yet). My schedule is always slammed and rushed, so any tips etc. that might speed up my learning curve would be most helpful.

You folks are among the coolest and most knowledgeable peeps on the web, so I always come here first.

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Thanks,
Scott