Depending on the application material and tolerance needed this may or may not be acceptable.
Can you laser cut silicone rubber.
Ctr laser systems feature a rubber stamp mode which allows for adjustable shoulders.
But for silicone rubber it is better to do laser engraving marking work.
I would be making wristband like things and i can imagine i might need something more flexible.
It is used in a wide range of applications due to its flexibility ease of manufacturing high thermal stability and chemical resistance.
Silicone rubber comes in multiple formulations and may include additives or fillers.
Laser cutting rubber or elastomeric materials often produces slightly charred melted or burnt edges.
Rubber is an excellent material for laser cutting and engraving.
So it is better to control and do the laser engraving marking or laser cutting on silicone rubber.
Intricate art and text can be quickly and easily laser engraved to produce rubber stamps without chemicals.
Laser cutting of silicone rubber can produce a smooth clean edge on material up to 0 25 inches thick 6 millimeters.
There are several sites that offer silicone rubber for lasering e g.
Laser cutting rubber stamps using laser systems designed and developed by cadcam technology ltd.
As silicone rubber has some density and hardness not so light and loose like foam.
Natal silicone latex neoprene there s even a rubber designed for laser cutting laser rubber.
I know about laser rubber but it seems like that is mostly used for making rubber stamps.
Consideration should be given to edge quality when selecting laser cutting for gaskets.
Synthetic silicone rubber.
As a benchmark we recommend that the minimum cut widths be no smaller than the corresponding thickness of the material.
In addition the link stege function facilitates the handling of entire plates.
The kerf the amount the laser takes away when cutting is quite this at 0 5mm intricate shapes on silicon rubber.
Considerations for laser cut gaskets.
Cut width and kerf.
Both a co2 laser engraving marking machine and a uv laser engraving marking machine is ok.
Rubber is an excellent material for laser cutting and engraving and a ctr laser engraving machine enables you to create detailed designs and text that can be quickly and easily laser engraved to produce rubber stamps seals and gaskets without chemicals.
Rubber can easily be cut and engraved by our laser cutting m.
Rubber can be cut to any shape with the laser.
