Polycarbonate is considered dangerous to laser cut, cuz it emits chlorine. Acrylic, polyethylene, polypropylene are safer.
On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 7:46 AM Kelsey Velez <[email protected]> wrote: > That occurred to me. Alternatively I’d use polycarbonate board. If you > have any recommendations, I’d like to hear them. > > > On Sep 22, 2019, at 3:22 PM, George, Sherman <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Kelsey, > > Laser cutters work by generating high temperatures. That might cause > problems cutting paper. > > > >> On Sep 21, 2019, at 6:44 PM, Kelsey Velez <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> > >> Hello listserv, > >> > >> I’m looking for recommendations for affordable, compact laser cutters. > I’ll be cutting through poster board. I know ya’ll use ‘em for burning off > emulsion. Also any advice about using a laser cutter is welcome. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Kelsey > >> _______________________________________________ > >> FrameWorks mailing list > >> [email protected] > >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > > > > Sherman George > > [email protected] > > 858-229-4368 > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > [email protected] > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > -- )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( )'( Roger Carr mobile: 510-735-5407 Camp Shasta: 2645 Shasta Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 510-486-0481 Bumpety Bump Art Machines: 2743 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 510-204-9375
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