{"id":3995,"date":"2020-03-30T14:05:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T12:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/?post_type=userguide&p=3995"},"modified":"2024-05-07T11:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T08:07:12","slug":"laser-cutter-epilog-legend-36ext","status":"publish","type":"userguide","link":"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/fi\/userguide\/laser-cutter-epilog-legend-36ext\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter Epilog Legend 36EXT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Epilog Legend 36EXT laser cutter is one of the most beloved machines at the Aalto Fablab. It features a 60 Watt CO2 laser capable of cutting through 6 mm wood or 10 mm acrylics sheets up to a size of 914 x 610 mm as well as engraving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What can I make with it?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting from simple things such as badges with single or double-sided engravings and parts for simple geometric finger-joint boxes<\/a> to complex cuts for architecture scale models or mechanical design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What materials can I use?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally materials available at the Aalto Fablab are recommended. Consult this manual<\/a> to make sure you are not attempting to cut toxic materials. Be aware that C in PVC stands for chloride and when laser-cut, toxic chlorine gas<\/a> is being released. Below a list of materials we have. Please consult the Aalto Fablab Material Guide<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n