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	In operation, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting '''Laser Cutting'''] will produce smoke and fumes and, especially in the case of plastics, these can be quite noxious so good ventilation to the outside is required ''(use a ~~Tmbler~~ Drier type hose to extend the exhaust vent if necessary)''		In operation, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting '''Laser Cutting'''] will produce smoke and fumes and, especially in the case of plastics, these can be quite noxious so good ventilation to the outside is required ''(use a Tumbler Drier type hose to extend the exhaust vent if necessary)''
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=====Description=====

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting '''Laser Cutters'''] used in schools are essentially an '''[[Plotters|X-Y Flatbed Plotter]]''' which, instead of a pen, drives a focussed [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide_laser '''C02 Laser Beam'''], usually water-cooled, to cut through a range of thin sheet materials ''(e.g. card, paper, vynil, textiles, leather, ribber, Ply, MDF, Acrylic)'' and engrave some harder materials ''(e.g. metals, glass, ceramics, stone)''.

=====Features and Applications=====

In operation, the output power of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting '''Laser Cutter'''] is adjusted to suit the type of material and the depth of cut required.

Some [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0199R29P8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B0199R29P8&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21 '''Laser Cutters'''] can be fitted with a [http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01F2YY4Y6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B01F2YY4Y6&linkCode=as2&tag=dton06-21 '''Rotary Attachment'''] which enable cylindrical surfaces ''(e.g. glasses and tumblers)'' to be engraved.

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'''Safety Point!'''
In operation, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting '''Laser Cutting'''] will produce smoke and fumes and, especially in the case of plastics, these can be quite noxious so good ventilation to the outside is required ''(use a Tmbler Drier type hose to extend the exhaust vent if necessary)''

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=====Software=====

The control or driver software for '''Lasers''' will accept files in most common '''[[CAD]]''' and image formats ''(e.g. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPGL '''HPGL'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMP_file_format '''BMP'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIF '''GIF'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPEG '''JPG'''], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoCAD_DXF '''DXF'''])'' and produce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-code '''G-code'''] type file to control the cutter

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'''Note:'''
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_dioxide_laser '''C02 Laser'''] are expensive, have a limited life-span and will need to be replaced from time to time. Operating the '''Laser''' at around 50% power is advised to prolong its life as much as possible.

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