by Serena | Apr 23, 2018 | Laser Q&A
CO2 laser systems are typically equipped with a single focal lens as standard – one that is generally good for most engraving and cutting applications. The most common for CO2 lasers is a 2.0” focal lens however additional lenses with different focal lengths can... by Serena | Apr 11, 2018 | Laser Q&A
Frequency may also be known as PPI or pulses per inch and is a way to control how many times the laser pulses over a given distance during the cutting process. The higher the frequency the more pulses you have and the more they will overlap resulting in a smoother... by Serena | Apr 11, 2018 | Laser Q&A
Generally speaking the more laser power you have the faster you can engrave or the thicker you can cut. Keep in mind that not all materials require a lot of power – if you are only engraving materials like anodised aluminium or cast acrylic you do not need much power... by Serena | Apr 11, 2018 | Laser Q&A
Yes, but there are some caveats. If you are lucky enough to own an Epilog Fusion M2 Laser then these come with a dedicated Mac driver which can run your laser directly from your Mac computer without the need for any additional programs. If your machine does not... by Serena | Apr 11, 2018 | Laser Q&A
As a general rule you will want to use a mid-to-high dpi for engraving text or other items with fine details, and a lower dpi for photographs or large block-style objects. Again this is a general rule and you should experiment with the different settings to understand... by Serena | Apr 10, 2018 | Laser Q&A
If engraving wood you have a couple of options (1) If the wood has been sealed/lacquered you should be able to remove most or all of the residues with a damp cloth, however, if the wood is raw you may need to use some fine sandpaper to remove the residue – we...