Section 5 - Material Settings Guide - Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

Section 5
Material Settings Guide
This section provides sample driver settings and helpful hints to get started engraving and/or
cutting the materials listed.
Safety
NEVER LEAVE THE LASER SYSTEM RUNNING UNATTENDED FOR ANY REASON. Exposure to
the laser beam can cause ignition of combustible materials. All laser cutting and engraving should be
constantly supervised.
NEVER OPERATE THE LASER SYSTEM WITHOUT A PROPERLY INSTALLED AND
OPERATING EXHAUST SYSTEM. Some materials when cut or engraved can produce fumes that
are hazardous in concentrated amounts. Also make sure that your room is adequately ventilated as
some materials will continue to produce fumes for several minutes to possibly hours after the cutting
or engraving process has been completed. Since many materials can produce toxic and possibly
caustic fumes or residue, it is advisable to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from the
materials manufacturer. The MSDS discloses all of the hazards when handling or processing that
material. The law requires all manufacturers to provide this information to anyone who requests it.
DO NOT ENGRAVE OR CUT PVC (Polyvinylchloride) BASED MATERIALS. The fumes are
extremely toxic if you inhale them. The fumes are so caustic that it can chemically destroy the metal
parts of the laser system. Damage to the laser system from this type of abuse ARE NOT covered
under warranty.
DO NOT ENGRAVE OR CUT UNCOATED METALS OR REFLECTIVE SURFACES. The laser beam
can reflect off of these materials causing damage to the laser system as well as being a safety hazard.
Damage to the laser system from this type of abuse ARE NOT covered under warranty.