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== Suitable Materials for Laser use ==
List of suitable materials for use with the laser, please note that the maximum cut thickness is only a very approximate guide as materials vary greatly and you may not be able to get anywhere near these figures with your material. Generally materials that are specifically rated for use with laser cutters will tend to be made from materials that cut more easily and make less mess which tends to mean the deeper cuts are possible. The power limit on the laser can be removed enabling 100% power, but as this drastically shortens the life of the tube it will only be done in exceptional circumstances where no other technique can work. If you think your job qualifies speak to any of the laser maintainers about it
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| Rubber || Yes || Yes || Unknown || There a specific laser-rated types of rubber than can be cut and etched
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| Leather || Sort of || Yes || Patterns including stitch patterns are easily etched, cutting is possible but tends to give very burnt edges and terrible smell
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| Linoleum || Yes || Yes || Unknown || Genuinue Linoleum can be cut and etched to make printing blocks, modern synthetic lino is made of PVC and MUST NOT be used.
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