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Fiber Laser Welding
Fiber Laser Welding

Fiber Laser Welding

Posted by Andrea Rosas on Mar 23rd 2023

What is fiber laser welding? Fiber laser welding is when a fiber source is used to produce a high-power laser beam that can melt and join two pieces of metal together. Laser welding has steadily inc … read more
Laser Engraving Stone
Laser Engraving Stone

Laser Engraving Stone

Posted by Andrea Rosas on Mar 20th 2023

Stone engraving has been a time-honored craft for centuries. Dating back to prehistoric times, when sharp tools were used to curve images and symbols onto stone surfaces. Throughout the ages, stone ma … read more
Which Laser Should I Use?
Which Laser Should I Use?

Which Laser Should I Use?

Posted by Ashley Gutman on Jan 23rd 2023

When it comes to lasers and laser projects, we’re all thinking the same thing; which one is best to use for what I’m making? There are three different types of lasers which is what makes each of th … read more
Metal Laser Cutter
Metal Laser Cutter

Metal Laser Cutter

Posted by Ashley Gutman on Jan 19th 2023

Why A Metal Laser Cutter? When you see those big metal signs outside of businesses or even just a fancy-lookin’ “Home Sweet Home” sign in your friend’s kitchen; Do you ever think “How are those s … read more
How to Cut Acrylic
How to Cut Acrylic

How to Cut Acrylic

Posted by Walker McKeag on Nov 14th 2022

If you’re looking to do a simple straight cut into acrylic, just add a little elbow grease and any sharp saw will do! You can even run a razor blade down a piece of acrylic to score it. Once sco … read more
Laser Services:  P-Series Alignment Check
Laser Services:  P-Series Alignment Check

Laser Services: P-Series Alignment Check

Posted by Travis Richards on Nov 2nd 2022

Laser Services: P-Series Alignment CheckDoes it seem like your P-Series laser is losing power, especially when it moves further away from the home position? This can be a very frustrating thing … read more
Laser Materials:  Top 5 Choices
Laser Materials:  Top 5 Choices

Laser Materials: Top 5 Choices

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 31st 2022

Laser Materials:  Top 5 ChoicesThere’s a lot of information out there about how to use your laser cutter and engraver with different types of laser materials. We have compiled a list of useful … read more
Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques
Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques

Basic Glass Engraving Tips and Techniques

Posted by Travis Richards on Oct 27th 2022

Basic Glass Engraving Tips and TechniquesCO2 Lasers don’t have the ability to cut glass, but they do have the ability to create incredible etchings. The CO2 laser creates micro-cracks in the glass c … read more

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