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== Machine Usage ==
 
== Machine Usage ==

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Epilog Mini 24


Overview

The Epilog laser is a cutting and engraving machine. You can work with various materials such as wood, acrylic glass or cardboard. You will need to prepare a vector graphics file in the shape you want to cut and/or engrave. This machine can take material maximum size of 60 by 30 centimeters. Any vector design file needs exported to PDF file format. The machine does not cut metal, though it can engrave certain coated metals.

Technical specifications

Epilog Mini 24
Engraving Area 24" x 12" (610 x 305 mm)
Maximum Material Thickness 5.5" (140 mm)
Maximum Material Thickness with Table Removed 8" (203 mm) 23.5" x 11.75" (597 x 298 mm) engraving area.
Laser Wattage* 30, 40, 50, or 60 watts
* 40 Watts is the default in Fablabs


Available Accessories

Rotary attachment

The Rotary Attachment allows you to engrave wine bottles, mugs, glasses, rolling pins, flashlights and more. view examples

Laserable materials

Engrave Cut
Wood x x example engrave 1, example engrave 2, example cutting
Acrylic x x example engrave 1, example engrave 2 example cutting
Fabric x x example engrave 1, example engrave 2, example cutting
Glass x example engrave 1, example engrave 2
Coated Metals x example engrave
Ceramic x
Delrin x x
Cloth x x example cutting
Leather x x example engrave & cutting, example engraving, example cutting
Marble x engraved and afterwards painted, example engraving
Matte Board x x
Melamine x x
Paper x x example engraving, example cutting 1, example cutting 2, example cutting 3, example cutting 4
Mylar x x
Pressboard x x
Rubber x x example engraving 1, example engraving 2, example engraving 3, example cutting
Wood Veneer x x example cutting
Fiberglass x x
Painted Metals x example engraving
Tile x example engrave 1, example engrave 2
Plastic x x
Cork x x
Corian x x
Anodized Aluminum x
Stainless Steel *
Brass *
Titanium *
Bare Metals *
* CO2 lasers will mark bare metals when coated with a metal marking solution.

More examples of cuttable materials listed here ː http://www.lasercuttingshapes.com/materials

Machine Usage

Portal:Safety: NEVER let the laser machine operate unattended. Many materials have the potential to suddenly burst into flames.


How to prepare a vector file PDF

  • for cutting shapes: set all vector lines to line width 0.01 mm
  • document needs to be on RGB color setting (not CMYK)
  • when using text, outline the font (use union to join the shapes)


Tutorials


Tips

  • vector (cutting): put the design in outlines (no fill's).
  • rastering (engraving): put the design in fill's (no outlines).


Examples

  • Example lasercutter (7).jpg
  • Example lasercutter (1).JPG
  • Example lasercutter (2).JPG
  • Example lasercutter (4).JPG
  • Example lasercutter (5).JPG
  • Example lasercutter (6).JPG
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