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Laser cut rubber settings.
Enter the size of the stamp you intend on engraving.
Laser cutting rubber or elastomeric materials often produces slightly charred melted or burnt edges.
Use your laser s software settings for stamp mode or 3d effects mode.
Rubber here we fall back on the tested laser parameters from our material database.
Laser engraving or cutting rubber or polymer can possibly ignite the material.
Consideration should be given to edge quality when selecting laser cutting for gaskets.
See the drawing guidelines for more on setting up a file for laser cutting engraving.
The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials.
Drawing templates are not currently available for this material.
Use your machine s air assist mode while engraving.
When using cermark metal marking solution remember that not all metals use the same speed setting.
If you would like to use silicon rubber draft your file so that your art board matches the standard sheet size of 900mm x 600mm.
Also available is a laser cutter user guide.
Never leave the laser system running unattended.
All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system.
Stamp the engraving layout will be automatically mirrored and inverted.
Considerations for laser cut gaskets.
If a trodat stamp is being used simply select it from the list.
Observe the following precautions.
Adjust speed and power settings as needed.