Golden, Colo. – (July 17, 2008)
Creativity and innovation are welcomed in the laser engraving/cutting industry; however, users must realize operating equipment safely should be a top concern when experimenting with new materials and developing new creations.
Epilog Laser today released a countdown of the top five safety rules for laser engraving/cutting projects.
5. Always keep your engraving/cutting equipment clean. A build up of cutting and engraving residue and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard. Whenever users are vector cutting there is the potential for small pieces to fall through the vector grid and collect in the table tray. These small pieces present a very dangerous fire hazard, especially if they are allowed to collect over time.
4. Never operate a CO2 laser engraving system without a properly working exhaust system. Proper exhaustion of your laser engraving equipment is paramount in running a safe work area. It’s not only beneficial to your work environment, but proper exhaustion will also add to the life of your laser engraving system.
3. Never operate CO2 laser cutting/engraving equipment unattended. There is a significant risk of fire if the machine is set improperly, or if the machine should experience a mechanical or electrical failure while operating. |
2. Always use the Air Assist Feature when Vector Cutting. This is especially true for acrylic. Since vector cutting moves relatively slowly compared to raster engraving, a tremendous amount of heat is applied to the material being cut. Using the Air Assist feature when vector cutting will reduce the risk of fire.
1. Never alter the safety constraints of your laser engraving/cutting system. Laser equipment is designed with safety in mind. The invisible laser beam is designed for engraving and cutting both natural and manufactured materials; however, it can be potentially harmful (and painful) if it comes in contact with human skin or eyes.
“We love the creative ways in which our customers use our equipment,” said Mike Dean, director of sales and marketing for Epilog Laser. “However, exciting applications and innovative projects should never come about at the risk of their safety.”
For more information on using CO2 equipment correctly and safely, visit Epilog’s Technical Library at www.epiloglaser.com/tech_library.htm.
For more information, contact:
Amy Dallman
Marketing Communications Specialist
Epilog Laser
303-277-1188
amyd@epiloglaser.com
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