Laser Cutter (VLS 6.60)
Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials, and is typically used for industrial manufacturing applications, but is also starting to be used by schools, small businesses, and hobbyists. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser, by computer, at the material to be cut. The material then either melts, burns, vaporizes away, or is blown away by a jet of gas, leaving an edge with a high-quality surface finish. Industrial laser cutters are used to cut flat-sheet material as well as structural and piping materials. The software supports vector and raster files cut into cast acrylic or delrin, the system also supports Teflon and some woods. Do not cut PVC, any thick metals, or anything thicker than 1/2″.
The VLS6.60 has a wide and deep engraving area that can accommodate a variety of materials. The VLS6.60 offers a 60 watt laser and a material processing envelope of 32″ x 18″ x 9″.
Note: This is not the exact model cutter we have, it is just an example of laser cutting.
For more information visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting
http://www.ulsinc.com/products/vls660/
Difficulty: Low
Danger: Low