Laser Cut Rubber Settings

Use your machine s air assist mode while engraving.

Laser cut rubber settings.

Use your laser s software settings for stamp mode or 3d effects mode. Enter the size of the stamp you intend on engraving. Also available is a laser cutter user guide. Laser engraving or cutting rubber or polymer can possibly ignite the material.

All settings noted use the default resolution which is 500 or 600 depending on the make of your laser system. Considerations for laser cut gaskets. If a trodat stamp is being used simply select it from the list. Depending on the application material and tolerance needed this may or may not be acceptable.

Stamp the engraving layout will be automatically mirrored and inverted. When using cermark metal marking solution remember that not all metals use the same speed setting. Power settings that are too high can melt and distort many materials. See the drawing guidelines for more on setting up a file for laser cutting engraving.

Ensure that you select the following settings in the printer driver. Drawing templates are not currently available for this material. Laser cutting rubber or elastomeric materials often produces slightly charred melted or burnt edges. If you have other settings you d like to suggest please send an email to design help ncsu edu with the details.

If you would like to use silicon rubber draft your file so that your art board matches the standard sheet size of 900mm x 600mm. The following are suggested laser cutter configuration settings for various materials. Adjust speed and power settings as needed. Never leave the laser system running unattended.