Owner`s manual

l. Xerox transparency film: P=20, S=20. Use two passes at P=10, S=20 for intricate features.
Anchor the film with small weights well outside cutting boundaries to prevent warping and
moving from air currents.
m. Aluminum tape: Cut from the non-aluminum side at P=100, S=3.
n. Aluminized Mylar film: P=40, S=30. You can use this material to make flexible printed
circuits. Cut from the non-aluminum side, which is slightly duller than the aluminum side,
at P=40, S=30. For clear-cutting for PC traces without curling, mount the film, aluminum-
side down, to an aluminum plate with barely tacky adhesive by spraying ―tack-only‖ or
repositionable adhesive on the plate and let it dry—or bake at 200 degrees for about 10
minutes. Cut at P=40, S=30. Before removing from the plate, carefully remove the pieces
not wanted in the final product, then cover with clear tape and carefully remove all layers
together, making sure all cut pieces come up with tape when removing. Be careful how
you handle the fragile aluminum side, because small scratches can electrically isolate. Use
conductive epoxy to attach wires and components to the aluminum side. Use epoxy
―rivets‖ to help attach to wires and parts..
o. Cutting 3‖ camera-case foam: P=100, S=1.
p. Engraving acrylic (suggestions only):
i. 0.150‖: P=50, S=8.
ii. 0.078‖: P=50, S=20.
iii. 0.053‖: P=50, S=30,
iv. 0.043‖: P=50, S=40.
v. 0.036‖: P=50, S=50.
vi. 0.030‖: P-50, S=60.
q. Cutting vinyl letters without cutting through the paper backing (Scotchcal 220 film):
P=50%, S=100% (suggestion only – you need to experiment here)
r. Engraving paint on metal:
i. Raster: P=40, S+100, 150 PPI.
ii. Vector: P=40, S=20, 1,000 PPI.
10. Miscellaneous cutting recommendations
a. 0.115‖ birch plywood: P=100, S=8.
11. Discoloration and/or surface problems near cuts: It might be helpful to leave the protective paper/plastic
film on the plastic while cutting to preserve the quality of the surface. Just remember that you‘ll have to
peel the cover film/paper off manually, so try to leave a continuous surface to make the film removal
easier. Placing wet tissue paper or liquid detergent over the material might reduce this problem. The
manufacturer suggests that a thin coat of dishwashing soap will reduce this problem. Wash afterward.
VISIO NOTES:
Microsoft provides the following information for your benefit. We recommend that you experiment or
test a given method to ensure that it produces the proper result. YOU USE THIS INFORMATION AT
YOUR OWN RISK. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR HARM OR
DAMAGE TO YOU, YOUR MATERIALS, AND/OR YOUR LASER CUTTER.
1. Using AutoCAD’s .dxf files (works most of the time):
a. File Open (specifying Files of Type .dxf) your file.