Laser Etching Acrylic

Application #705

Process: Laser Etching
Material: Acrylic
Industry: Manufacturing

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Application Details:

Material:	Acrylic
Method Used:	etch
Depth:	<.002
Laser Type:	20 Watt CW Fiber Laser
Focal Length Lens:	254mm
Power:	40%
Speed:	10 inches per second
Passes:	2
Cycle Time:	50.5 seconds

Samples were processed using a 20 watt CW fiber laser through a 254mm F-theta lens. To increase the contrast in the brail bars you may need to increase the amount of paint use in the colored area. (race track color).

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