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Lasers: A Brief History

November 28, 2016 By Dan Fox 8 Comments

“When God said, ‘Let there be light’, he surely must have meant perfectly coherent light.”            – Charles Townes Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Give yourself a pat on the back if you knew that is where the term “laser” comes from. Give yourself another one if you knew […]

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Which CO2 Laser Tube Is Best – DC or RF?

February 12, 2016 By Dan Fox 3 Comments

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If you’re wanting to understand the differences between a DC and an RF excited CO2 laser tube – to help make a purchase decision – then this article is a good place to start.  One of the first decisions when buying a CO2 laser for cutting and/or engraving is the option between a Direct Current or Radio […]

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Laser-Cutting: The Future of Décor?

November 11, 2015 By Dan Fox 2 Comments

Laser cutters can allow people to create great home decor inexpensively. Read on for more on this budding movement.

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What Can A CO2 Laser Cut, Etch, Or Mark?

July 29, 2015 By Dan Fox 23 Comments

There are a whole host of materials that a CO2 laser cutter can cut, etch or mark – but some – due to the material surface reflection – just won’t work (aluminum is an example). While other materials can be extremely hazardous to either humans or the machine itself (like PVC and ABS). Therefore, for […]

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Laser Cutting: A Designing Trend

July 15, 2015 By Dan Fox 6 Comments

Laser cutting isn’t just for cutting metal or even manufacturing work. Laser cutters can be used in the design industries to construct signs, banners, wood engravings, and even cake toppers. The applications for laser cutting can extend to both practical and artistic ventures. For a full article on a laser cutting design business that inspired […]

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