Laser cutter power settings for mountboard (picture framing type) ?

[Lukibu S]

Hi,

Looking to cut some shapes/stencils from thick cardboard, actually Daley-Rowney graduate mountboard, and wondering if using the laser cutter is something safe and practical?

If it is practical to cut mountboard with the laser cutter, are there any suggested/recommended power levels and cautions/warnings around doing so?

If not practical, is there anything at rLab that might be used?

Thanks in advance,

Luke

[Mark Morris]

You can definitely cut mountboard. Not sure of the precise settings, make some test cuts to find out.

Regards

Mark

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[Tony Short]

Works fine with mountboard, I use it a lot for stuff.

I would recommend starting at say: 40mms and 75 / 65 power.

You don't want too much power as it can burn the edges and look rubbish.

T

[Lukibu S]

Excellent, thanks for the suggested settings, went with 70 power and got brill result first time, and after some experimentation: not a competition entry

Now thinking about greeting card fold out back support :)

Have fun,

Luke