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How to Use a Laser Cutter

Step 15You're Finished

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Hopefully now you have your very own laser cut (or etched) thing.

Whether you decided to etch into clear Plexiglas to make an LED Sign, your computer so it looks that much more awesome, or your hopefully these directions where helpful.

If, on your journey to etch and cut things with laser, you find anything here confusing, or you think I'm missing something important, please let me know, and I'll add it right away!

Some interesting sites I found in my quest for laser cutter knowledge, that I wasn't really able to include in the step-by-step:
Adding Perspective to Text
3d Text Effects
Sample Club (provides many different examples on different surfaces, most of which provide speed and power settings)
Technical Library (Lots of useful information)
Wikipedia Entry for Laser Cutting (tons if info on exactly how it all works)

If you have any really useful links that have good technical/helpful information on laser cutter, feel free to leave a comment, I'd love to check it out!
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4 comments
Mar 10, 2012. 12:36 PMljandueza says:
Excellent.
Feb 24, 2011. 4:54 PMpsbatra says:
FANTASTIC tutorial - I always wondered about the process...I. Really. Really. Really. Want. One! I think I will get a large piggy bank and start filling it up with change...one day it'll be enough.....
Jun 22, 2010. 7:24 PMacornstu says:
Hey! Great tutorial. Sadly my budget for laser machines is running about $8,000 short. Would you be interested in erching some arcrylic for me? Please email me at acornstu@gmail.com. thanks!
Nov 28, 2010. 4:49 PMhintss says:
ponoko
Oct 25, 2010. 3:23 PMah-el says:
tanl you merci

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