Process Date: September 2002

The 0.237” thick particle board, in the photos, was cut at a speed of 75 inches per minute using 100W and 40psi N2 assist gas. The  cuts were made using a 0.004” spot size with a 0.07” depth of focus, the wood provided an even 0.008” kerf on both the top and bottom cut sides. Additionally, the cuts were made with a linearly polarized beam. By cutting slightly below the maximum cutting rate, no noticeable differences in the kerf can be seen in the X and Y cut direction.  The material can also be cut at a speed of 150ipm using 240W.

 
Using a 240W Synrad CO₂ laser we were able to cut this particle board at a speed of 150 inches per minute.