Note/summaries have been made through self exploration/documentation and manuals/research and if anything, serve to remind me, myself and I while laser cutting. This is in no way a complete compilation of notes nor should anyone use the below information without reference to other documents. At best, the below is supplementary material.
List of Banned materials:
- PETG, PET
- Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
- Polystyrene
- Known to emit styrene fumes.
- ABS
- Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt.
- PVC
- Emits chlorine gas during a cut.
- Bending Plywood
- Bends into the path of the laser carriage during operation.
- Tropical Hardwoods
- Alot of tropical hardwoods have toxins in the wood.
- Corian
- Creates a fine grit inside the laser bed and will grind down equipment
- Casting Wax
- Melts a lot.
- Nylon
- Emits toxic fumes.
- Vinyl
- Emits chlorine gas during a cut
- Delrin
- Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
- Foamcore
- Foamcore is an expanded polystyrene and is known to emit styrene fumes when cut
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