So we suggest using the traditional ways cutting the silicone rubber.
Can you laser cut rubber sheet.
When vector cutting this material be sure to use a vented cutting table.
We find the results are a lot more eye catching when printed in colour but if your laser machine allows it you can engrave the monsters instead.
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 overall dimension of the rubber part must also be relatively small and less than 24 inches on any one side.
Laser cutting of neoprene rubber with a co 2 laser produces a smooth cut with sharp edges.
Alternatively you can engrave the graphics onto your material instead of printing.
Though any material cut that gives of lots of smoke can cloud and reduce power if they re not purged.
Large scale commercial neoprene cutting operations use high intensity laser to cut multiple layers at the same time.
At times laser cutting will produce a slight discoloration and tackiness around the edges which can be cleaned after processing.
Laser rubber can be engraved on either side.
Certain types of material should not be engraved or laser with a laser because of their chemical make up.
Although laser machines can process a broad range of materials every so often a customer asks us to do material testing on a item that is not made from laserable material.
Rubber can easily be cut and engraved by our laser cutting m.
Synthetic silicone rubber.
Laser engraving or cutting rubber or polymer can produce abrasive dust and smoke.
About laser cutting on silicone rubber there may cause some burning at the edge and make silicone rubber look not nice.
Ctr laser systems feature a rubber stamp mode which allows for adjustable shoulders.
See the drawing guidelines for more on setting up a file for laser cutting engraving.
Laser engraving of neoprene rubber with a co 2 laser produces a smooth engraved surface but may produce slight discoloration.
You will need to clean your laser more frequently to reduce wear and tear and keep the optics clear.
This style is limited to thinner sheets of rubber.
If you ve watched any james bond film you probably have rough notion of how laser cutting works.
If you decide on this option use the following laser parameters.
Materials you should not process with a laser machine.
Generally sheets thicker than 3 8 inch 375 cannot be die cut.
Here below is a laser marking engraving video display on the silicone rubber wristbands for reference.
Laser cutting rubber stamps using laser systems designed and developed by cadcam technology ltd.
