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by David
Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Projects and Plans
Topic: Pics of what youve done
Replies: 73
Views: 105853

Re: Pics of what youve done

Do you want any distinction between company/commercial work and school projects?

David
by David
Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:32 pm
Forum: Help or advice required please
Topic: laser engraving fabrics
Replies: 3
Views: 8571

Re: laser engraving fabrics

Hi Col Received wisdom is that vinyl should not be laser cut / engraved! Apparently vinyl chloride monomer is extremely aggressive and will degrade lens surfaces and anything else it comes into contact with, including people - this leads to disapproval and complaints, even in comprehensive schools. ...
by David
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lasercut software
Replies: 15
Views: 22535

Re: lasercut software

If possible, use Corel Draw (I suspect other software has similar functions?) Start with the text editor, then Arrange - Convert to Curves. Lock the proportions, and type in the height: Corel claim accuracy to 0.01mm, but finished (cut) sizes are slightly smaller - at most, any error in size will be...