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Coined from the words Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation lasers have been a byword for efficiency and quality in materials processing since their advent in the sixties.
Laser cutting is mainly a thermal process in which a focused laser beam is used to melt material in a localized area. A co-axial gas jet is used to eject the molten material and create a kerf. A continuous cut is produced by moving the laser beam or work piece under CNC control. There are three major varieties of laser cutting: fusion cutting, flame cutting and remote cutting.
Learning Targets for Laser Engraving/Etching & Cutting (Subtractive Prototyping)
Develop a part using 3D-CAD software.
Prepare and optimize those files for Boss laser machine and Boss RDWorks Software
Identify processes that can be completed on a Boss laser machine (Cutting, Tracing & Engraving).
Setup and perform basic operation on the Boss laser machine.
Use a Boss laser machine to produce a product.
How to use drawing and modify tools in RDWorks
How to control laser machine from RDWorks software.
How different cutting modes work.
How to prepare a design in Illustrator and import into RDWorks.
How to prepare works in SolidWorks and import into RDWorks.