Laser Safe Materials - BOSSLASER LS Series Operator's Manual

Laser Safe Materials

Lasers use heat to cut and etch a given material. Some materials respond to this method beautifully, other materials can
have less than a desirable effect. It is important to know the material you are working with, some materials like PVC are
easy to cut, but give off a chlorine gas that's not healthy for the machine or the operator. Below is a list to use as a guide.
New materials come out daily, if you are not sure about its laser ability, contact us and we'll try and identify its properties
and determine if it's both safe and possible.
To make this process a little bit easier, we have created a list of materials we know are safe for the machine. It is
important to review the information below and on the next page to ensure you are not attempting to cut or engrave a
material that is not meant for your machine.
✎ Note: Some materials will engrave or cut better than others. On the back of this page, there is an in-depth list of
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