Laser engraving and cutting are two of the most common types of laser applications. While they may seem similar, there are a few key differences to be aware of. Engraving is excellent for creating detailed designs and logos and adding personalized touches to gifts or other items. When it comes to engraving, the laser beam is used to burn away a small amount of material. This can create an image or text, but it can also be used to create a design or pattern on a surface. When it comes to cutting, however, the laser beam is used to cut away a larger amount of material. This can be useful...
Lasers were invented in the 1960s and were called “A solution looking for a problem”. Today lasers are used in thousands of applications across the world.The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Lasers can be found in most industries, including medical, construction, production, militaristic and scientific applications, with their uses increasing continuously. The use of lasers has grown to such an extent that we now rely on them. The first use of lasers in the daily lives of the general population was the supermarket barcode scanner which was introduced in 1974. The laser disc player, introduced in 1978, was the first successful consumer...
When you are first getting started in laser cutting or engraving, you will need to learn some of the basics, like how to make designs for cutting. Typically, CO2 laser cutters work in a way that is very similar to an inkjet printer, in the sense that you send it a design digitally and it recreates it. To better understand design types, you will need to understand the difference in raster images and vector images. Raster image is like a picture that is made up of tiny pixels and can be easily distorted if you try to resize it. Vector images will not distort no matter how much you resize...
When it comes to a working environment, from offices, hospitals and construction sites, the most important aspect is safety. If a workplace is not safe, it puts everyone in the area at risk and could cause serious injuries or even fatalities. There are many ways to help improve the safety of a workplace, and that’s why we have outlined a few to guide you through the process: Risk assessment- Risk assessments should be carried out regularly, assessing any potential problems, new machinery, and job roles of each individual. Action plans must be in place to avoid any issues occurring in the workplace. It is important that you identify any hazards...
CO2 laser safety glasses are so important when operating lasers, especially in schools and educational institutions. Any place that is open to the public should have some CO2 laser safety goggles on offer, but as a general rule of thumb, any operator of a laser machine should wear them to best protect themselves. The glasses or goggles you choose should also be very comfortable to wear and not too tight, whilst you should always check how protective they are against the laser, and good manufacturers will always explain more about the CO2 and UV protection in their product descriptions. There are now many ultra-lightweight glasses that offer excellent protection, so...