Process Date: January 1999

1" thick foam, 125W, 65ipm

A Synrad 125 watt sealed CO2 laser was used to cut foam boards for tool sets. The cut width of around 1/16" is an ideal placement tolerance for the tools - they can be firmly held in place, but remain easily accessible to the user. The material shows no discoloration or charring on the surface or the edge of the cut.

Although the final application was completed with a 125 watt laser at a speed of 65 inches per minute, through-cutting could be achieved with as little as 25 watts of laser power. The flexibility of the laser allows for different pattern cutouts for various foam depths.