Subtractive Manufacturing


Epilog Fusion Pro 24 Dual

LASER MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Machine Specs

  • Work Area: 24″ x 24″ x 9″(610 x 610 x 228 mm)
  • CO2 Laser: 60Watts (Engraving/Cutting Organic Materials)
  • Fiber Laser: 30 Watts (Marking Metals)
  • Cameras: 2, one overhead + one at the laser lens
  • Connection at ECE: Ethernet

Materials Available at ECE for the Laser

  • Black High Density Polyethylene 1.5mm (0.059") -  Proteus® HDPE
  • Clear Acrylic Sheet 3mm (0.118") - PLEXIGLASS MC
  • Clear Acrylic Sheet 6mm (0.236") - PLEXIGLASS MC

Laser Cutter Safety Risks ⚠️

The next materials may release toxic fumes ☠️😷🌫️, unless approved is not recommended to cut:

  • MDF, Medium-Density Fibreboard)
  • PVC, Polyvinyl Chloride (e.g. white plastic plumbing pipe)
  • ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (e.g. black plastic plumbing pipe)
  • PVA, Polyvinyl Acetate
  • Polystyrene (e.g. Styrofoam)
  • Polyurethane
  • Some Polycarbonates (e.g. Lexan)
  • Polyester films like PETG.
  • Corrugated cardboard (due to glue)

ProtoMax

Machine Specs

  • Work Area: 12" x 12" (304 mm x 304 mm) cutting enveloped for materials up to 1" (25 mm) thick
  • Traverse speed up to 100 in/min (2,540 mm/min)
    with ±0.005" (±0.127 mm) linear positional accuracy
  • 30,000 PSI (2,068 bar) direct drive 5HP (3.7 kW) pump technology generates best-in-class power
  • Electrical 230-240 VAC single phase, 30A, 50/60 Hz

Materials that can cut*

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Mild Steel
  • Granite
  • Marble White
  • Acrylic
  • Glass
  • Carbon Fiber
  • Foam

*The materials listed represent the capabilities of the machine, rather than the inventory available at the MakerSpace.

Design Considerations

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