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Materials & Parameters guides for Thunder Laser machines, organized by machine.
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28100 Watt Materials LibrariesCopying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden. *This information is provided “AS…60 Watt Materials LibrariesCopying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden. *This information is provided “AS…130 Watt Materials LibrariesCopying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden. *This information is provided “AS…80 Watt Materials LibrariesCopying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden. *This information is provided “AS…40 Watt Materials LibrariesCopying and re-distribution for profit of these library files is forbidden. *This information is provided “AS…Best Practices For Engraving GlassLearn how to engrave glass with a CO2 laser, including how to avoid spalling, choose the right settings, and…Best Practices For Cutting/Engraving AcrylicAn overview of acrylic types, engraving and cutting considerations, and resource links for CO2 laser…Legacy Lightburn Material Test FileOverview of pre-made material test cards and the built-in LightBurn Material Test Generator for CO2 lasers…Marking Compounds & InksOverview of laser marking compound and ink brands compatible with Thunder Laser machines, including…3D Relief Engraving on AcrylicHere is a 3D Relief engraving workflow on acrylic. This is the same file we used on the wood 3d relief…3D Relief Engraving On Natural WoodA video series covering the full progression of 3D relief engraving on natural wood, including settings,…Mask and Multi-Color Fill ProjectStep-by-step guide to creating a multi-color fill laser engraving project using masking tape, airbrush…Rubber Stamp Sample Test 1A client with a Nova 24-60 is needing to fine tune his settings for rubber stamps. These tests are performed…Dialing In LeatheretteSafran Material TestRay Artemus Wood & Acrylic Sample TestOriginal demo sample with no reverse compensation settings active (Thunder Laser Scanning Offset Adjustment):…Dialing In Images On Acrylics - Case StudyA real client case study on engraving grayscale-shaded logos on clear acrylic, with settings and image prep…Rubber Stamp Graphic Setup Issue 2A walkthrough of a client rubber stamp file setup in LightBurn, with the original and fixed files attached…426 - Setting Comp TestSAMPLE 4825Evaluation of ABS and HDPE materials on a Thunder Laser USA CO2 laser, examining safety data and byproducts…JDS Sample Pack example Lightburn Project FilesDownload LightBurn project files for JDS Sample Packs, organized by Thunder Laser machine model, with example…410 - Prepping Artwork (File Specific)All files are attached:Leather Patch Sample Full WorkflowThunder Machine Demo and Sample RequestThunder Laser USA offers free in-person machine demos and material sample testing with photos, videos, and…Material Testing with Lightburn using Premade Files and the Lightburn Material Test Generatorthis article is a draft, if you got here...go back to this article instead. Preface: The article covers some…55 Watt RF (Coherent) Material LibrarySuggested laser settings (power, speed, interval, air assist) for common materials using a 55-watt RF…JDS Samples Power Settings for Thunder Laser Engravers Preface: This article has he JDS samples reference files to download. *currently a work in progress* Example…CO2 Laser Materials Resource RepositoryA living community-editable Google Sheet of CO2 laser material settings; access the PDF or direct sheet link…
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