Omtech CO2 60W & 100W Laser Cutters

Fab Lab

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, Plexiglass, Non-tempered glass (verify with staff), Wood, MDF, Non-chlorine rubber, Tile, Anodized Aluminum, Leather, Suede, Cork, River Rock, Stainless Steel, Plastics, Brick, Bone, Fabrics, Cardboard, Paper, Mylar, Magnetic sheet. Ask if you are unsure.

  • UN-acceptable materials: Leather and artificial leather containing chromium, carbon fibers, PVC, PVB, PTFE/Teflon, epoxy, resins, copper, lead, nickel, halogens, highly flammable materials, polycarbonate/lexan, ABS, HDPE, Polypropylene, Fiberglass, styrofoam, 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. Stop cut immediately if you see a flame. If you smell or see lots of smoke, stop cut immediately by hitting the emergency stop button.

  3. Open vent before turning on laser. Verify chiller is operating.

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

  5. 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.

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

  7. 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).

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

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

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

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

  12. Locate nearby fire extinguishers.

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