TOP 10 LASER MATERIALS // Part 1 - Simple Laser Material

What are the top 10 laser materials you will want to use? In this video we look at the 5 most simple laser materials that everyone with a laser should understand. These materials tend to be very predictable and easy to use, but there are a few tips and trick that will make things less challenging. Together we can take a look and understand where they are most useful along with some of the typical settings you will need to understand in order to achieve success.

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[sigh_of_the_times]

as always steve another useful video.thank you.

[Cambium]

Steve, your videos are always informative and enjoyable to watch. Thanks.

[rdytrvl]

I've seen a few of your videos - great content on lasers! On this video, I had hoped you'd touch on metal. I'd like to make some medical ID bracelets (silicon band with metal band on top) for a nonprofit and I'm guessing the medical info on the metal bands is engraved with a laser. Any guess on the laser specs for something like this? I've also seen some silicon bands that look like the silicon was engraved directly (no metal band) - could that be possible?

[sunbluedesigns]

Steve, thanks so much for these helpful videos. They've been a life saver. I've just gotten some pre-cut cork with plans to engrave... do you recommend masking cork for an engraving?

[JeffMarhenke]

Thanks for posting this info. Really helpful to someone like me who is looking into getting a laser.

[kenanklovitch]

Thanks Steve - how do you darken the wood letters and images?

[FreelancerAlpha-]

Hey Steve, I’m struggling with knowing how to place my engraving material so that I can reproduce consistent engraving. I’m currently doing small anodized aluminum rectangles.

[greenwithNV]

What settings do you use for cork? I have a 10W Diode, and cant seem to find the write cocktail. Thanks! Great video by the way!

[spydie]

I never mask wood when engraving. I use an air-assist nozzle and I never get any burned edges. It's clean as can be.

[christopherditlow]

Did you ever try liquid soap or another fluid to shield clear acrylic rather than a tape type mask?

[prayingkoala]

I thought clear acrylic was only cuttable with CO2 lasers. Is that what you use?

[SugareeDances]

Hi Steve. I have a new Pro36. I can’t seem to find your video on the materials test. What’s the name or in what playlists? :-}

[xselcer]

Steve, I’ve recently found your channel and have really enjoyed your videos. One question I had was about acrylic… I have tried several times to cut clear acrylic using different techniques but have been unsuccessful. The laser just goes right through. What could I be doing wrong?

[zachofalltrades]

do you have a video to make templates for making the same thing over and over i want to do dog tags for my pets.

[crystaljacob]

Love your videos, gonna purchase one soon. Is the titan better than the 3D?

[shoxdanger]

can i ask wat the speed is on the test parts you do ?

[TALISHAMON]

Did you cut the leather pieces or just etch them? Do you get the terrible smell with etching as well as cutting leather?

[stacyvanassche]

Steve, We have a muse. Wondering what settings you use for 1/8 in. Utility panels?

[billiniowa]

Hey steve,
I decided on a fox alien 20 watt diode laser. They claim they have a priority design of beam technology. The true optical power is between 5-7 watts. The only difference that it makes is the settings if other lasers mught be a bit too much power, otherwise you jyst blow and go. It comes with the rotary and i use the Cornwell enclosure. Air assist is also available. They also make a 40 watt laser module and a cnc with laset combo.
Just throwing it out there for anyone thinking if buying their first laser.
Oh yes, a friend bought one and a smoke remover with 2 fans. Actually made for solder smoke. Its still smoke from resin lol.. anyways, he put it in a styrofoam enclosure and works great. I try to follow you but uts getting in the busy season

[michaelw]

Can the S1 laser cut 1mm copper sheet?