Wood is by far the most laser friendly material available. It can be
engraved or cut very easily. And laser engraving of wood offers some
advantages over milling machines or similar mechanical methods. One
advantage is the ability to cut very detailed pieces with delicate filigree
work. In addition, when engraved, lighter colored woods like cherry or maple
produce very nice contrast where the laser vaporizes away the wood. This
high visual contrast is what makes lighter woods so popular when combined
with our line of engravers.
Although
there are
many types of other wood products that are designed for use with the laser,
many more that are waiting to be discovered by you. Each type of wood
has its own characteristics. For example, some wood is denser than other wood
and
denser, harder wood requires more laser power to cut or engrave.
When
working with a specialty wood or one of the less common woods, such as
cherry, walnut, maple, alder and oak, be sure to thoroughly investigate the
engraving and cutting characteristics before committing to use. There are
woodworking shops in nearly every large city that will have a wealth of
information on nearly all woods. You can even use the Internet to do a
search on a particular wood to explore its characteristics.
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