Epilog Fusion Edge 36

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Our Epilog Fusion Edge 36 is one of our four laser cutters. It has a 60 watt CO2 laser tube, and can accomodate sheet material up to 900 mm x 600 mm.

CO2 lasers emit laser light in the infrared spectrum - it is invisible to the naked eye. This wavelength of light is suitable for cutting through organic materials that burn easily such as plywood, MDF, and acrylic.

Safety

  • Review the Safe System of Work document before starting work.
  • You must stay with the laser cutter at all times when it is cutting or engraving. There is a high risk of fire, therefore the process must be monitored. If you need to leave the laser you must pause the job.
  • You must turn on the fume extraction before you start cutting. The fumes produced by laser cutting are hazardous, and the smoke produced will set off the building's fire alarm.
  • Check the approved materials list before cutting. Some materials are unsafe to cut because of hazardous fumes or combustion byproducts. You must never cut PVC.

Usage Instructions

Connecting to the laser cutter

Follow these instructions to set up the Fusion Edge 36 on your PC.