Laser Cut Hdpe Plastic

In particular acrylic is ideally suited to laser cutting.

Laser cut hdpe plastic.

As the focussed laser beam slices through the plastic the edge re solidifies immediately after being vaporised and often a glassy edge is the final result. However due to the relatively low. Polyethylene does not readily absorb the energy of a 1 06 micron fiber laser. It can be efficiently cut by laser but it recedes slightly during the cut kerf is relatively wide.

It is used for shrink packaging plastic bags piping bottles large and small containers and toys. Hdpe is similar to candle wax. Hdpe is cut resistant and milky white in color. Laser engraving and laser marking of polyethylene are possible using a co 2 laser.

It loves to burn so watch out. Laser cutting of polyethylene. Molten plastic on the surface each side of the cut can be a problem particularly if the air assist blows it around. Consider masking tape but unless it sticks to the plastic really well then pull it all off again as loose tape encourages fire.

All plastics cut with a smooth clean and burr free edge. Pe foam comes in a variety of thicknesses compressions and colors. Like most thermoplastics the heat generated while you are cutting it will cause the plastic to melt and fuse together behind the cutting blade.