For this reason we recommend that you select a different laser material for your application.
Laser cut rubber sheet.
The overall dimension of the rubber part must also be relatively small and less than 24 inches on any one side.
Bought this rubber sheet to laser cut stamps and it works really well.
At times laser cutting will produce a slight discoloration and tackiness around the edges which can be cleaned after processing.
Cut width and kerf.
Considerations for laser cut gaskets.
Trotec s laser paper is a laser friendly paper which produces outstanding results when printed laser cut and laser engraved.
Laser cutting rubber or elastomeric materials often produces slightly charred melted or burnt edges.
Platform size must be large enough to hold the largest sheets of foam that will be laser processed or be equipped with class 4 capability and safety precautions for processing larger sheets.
Wavelength the 10 6 micron wavelength is the best choice for laser cutting and engraving polymer foams.
The 1 06 micron wavelength is the best choice of.
It is not necessary to use buna n rubber for most stamp production only industrial use stamps require buna n.
The kerf the amount the laser takes away when cutting is quite this at 0 5mm intricate shapes on silicon rubber.
Engraves with a strong odor.
Consideration should be given to edge quality when selecting laser cutting for gaskets.
General foam laser system considerations.
If you ve watched any james bond film you probably have rough notion of how laser cutting works.
As a benchmark we recommend that the minimum cut widths be no smaller than the corresponding thickness of the material.
This style is limited to thinner sheets of rubber.
Laser engraving of neoprene rubber with a co 2 laser produces a smooth engraved surface but may produce slight discoloration.
There wasn t too much odor from this sheet my cutter is closed with a vent though and the.
8 1 2 x 11 sheet size.
I figured out that it works best with several passes of lower intensity rastering to prevent the rubber from burning and i ended up cutting my stamps out of the sheet with a knife.
Natal silicone latex neoprene there s even a rubber designed for laser cutting laser rubber intricate art and text can be quickly and easily laser engraved to produce rubber stamps without chemicals.
Depending on the application material and tolerance needed this may or may not be acceptable.
If the materials listed above are laser engraved or laser cut dusts or gases may be produced that endanger the laser user or the functionality of the laser machine.
Buna n laser rubber is a black synthetic material used to form stamp or printing dies that will be used with alcohol acid or oil based inks.
Generally sheets thicker than 3 8 inch 375 cannot be die cut.
Laser cutting of neoprene rubber with a co 2 laser produces a smooth cut with sharp edges.
