Omtech CO2 60W & 100W Laser Cutters

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The Red 60W can cut up to 1/4” material, the Blue 100W laser can cut up to 1/2” thick material. There’s so many cuttable materials, but be careful of printing materials that can cause toxic fumes or fire. We will not let you cut a plastic, glass-like material unless it specifically says on the label that it is acrylic and not plexiglass. Plexiglass, although visually similar, will create toxic fumes.

Specifications:

  • Bed size: 19” X 27.5”

  • Acceptable materials: Acrylic, non-tempered glass (verify with staff), wood, MDF, non-chlorine rubber, anodized aluminum, uncoated leather, suede, cork, natural fabrics, cardboard, paper. Ask if you are unsure.

  • UN-acceptable materials: Leather and artificial leather containing chromium or plastics, carbon fibers, PVC, PVB, PTFE/Teflon, epoxy, resins, lead, nickel, halogens, highly flammable materials, polycarbonate/lexan, ABS, HDPE, polypropylene, fiberglass, styrofoam, polyester, tempered glass, food items, foam core, vinyl, glued materials. Ask if you are unsure.

  • Compatible with Lightburn

  • Pass through options available

  • Lift table: 0-9.1”

  • Engraving Speed: 0-23.62 in/s

  • Cutting Speed: 0-15.75 in/s

  • Data Transfer: Ethernet

  • Supported formats: BMP; GIF; JPG; JPEG; PNG; DXF; DST; AI

  • Software: Ruida DSP Control System

Use & Safety Checklist:

  1. Do not operate with cover open

  2. Do not leave laser unattended when in use. Be on the lookout for fires. Use Emergency Stop Button immediately if you see a flame

  3. Open vent before turning on laser

  4. Learn the location of the emergency stop button (large red button, top right)

  5. NEVER turn off the chiller buttons

  6. Never set power above 70% in Lightburn

  7. Verify material will not be moved or blown away by exhaust. Use small magnets to hold down material if necessary. Place magnets where they will not come in contact with the laser head

  8. Set Z height of laser head using plexi key

  9. Double-check your settings before starting the cut job. Check Z-axis, location of material on x and y-axes, power, speed, and focus

  10. Do not cut overly warped material. doing so may damage laser. If there is a small warp, place warp upwards (like a rainbow, not a smile)

  11. If cutting clear, glass-like material, confirm it is acrylic or Plexiglass, not polycarbonate

  12. Wait for exhaust fan to clear away smoke and fumes before opening the machine to remove your workpiece

  13. Do not manually move laser head. Do not attempt to calibrate or adjust mirrors without assistance

  14. Don’t cut high-risk materials that can catch fire or produce toxic fumes

  15. Allow laser to cool down after a long or intensive job before shutting it off

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