Diode Hobby Laser Etching & Cutting Warning!

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Good information to know, thank you very much.
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Thank you so much for this info. I have A small child with autism that’s always close by me ventilation is a huge concern of mine so glad to know these things are absolutely dangerous
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Thanks that is something else I have learned
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I have been using a product named "K-Stick, All Purpose Glue", to glue black paper on Acrylic to cut it. It is used as an adhesive for the base plate on 3D printers> Would that be safe?
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Thanks, now you tell me. I guess that formica is what melted the air tip on my xtool d1. Live and learn.
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I don't know what you're talking about, I asked a question about "K-Stick Glue.
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so glad I have seen this thank you very much.
Hi My name is Steve in North Wales U.K I use the Ortur master 2 s2 and cnc 3018 pro.i have been using lazers for 12 months so still learning. :D
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Does anyone know of any negative effects of cutting kydex. With a Diode Laser. Thanks
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The stringy smoke ... is it still a problem with lasers that have the air assist? After all, there is a positive air flow blowing anything AWAY from the lens during the entire cutting process.

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Kydex is PVC, so don`t. Read from first post.

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