Omtech LYF-20MP User Manual page 12

1 Safety Information
1.7 Material Safety Instructions
• Users of this fiber marking machine are responsible for confirming that materials to be
processed can withstand the heat of the laser and will not produce any emissions or
byproducts either harmful to people nearby or in violation of any local or national laws
or regulations. In particular, DO NOT use this device to process polyvinyl chloride (PVC),
Teflon, or other halogen-containing materials under any circumstances.
• Users of this fiber laser are responsible for ensuring that every person present during
operation has sufficient PPE to avoid any injury from emissions or byproducts of the
materials being processed. In addition to the protective laser eyewear discussed above,
this may require goggles, masks or respirators, gloves, and other protective outer clothing.
• Users MUST exercise special caution when working with conductive materials as buildup
of their dust and ambient particles may damage electrical components, cause short
circuits, or produce other effects including reflected laser radiation.
This machine can be safely used with the following materials:
• Aluminum
• Brass
• Carbide
• Gold
• Silver
• Steel
• Stone, including Granite, Marble, etc.
• Titanium
• Tungsten
This machine can be used with some other metals, hard plastics, and other materials with
some care. For the recommended parameters for the most commonly engraved materials, see
§ 5.4 Instructions for Specific Materials
CAN be used
(Page 46) for reference.
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