Laser Cut Hdpe Plastic

All plastics cut with a smooth clean and burr free edge.

Laser cut hdpe plastic.

Pe foam comes in a variety of thicknesses compressions and colors. It can be efficiently cut by laser but it recedes slightly during the cut kerf is relatively wide. High density polyethylene hdpe is a versatile fda and usda approved food grade plastic. However due to the relatively low.

Hdpe is cut resistant and milky white in color. Like most thermoplastics the heat generated while you are cutting it will cause the plastic to melt and fuse together behind the cutting blade. Hdpe is similar to candle wax. Laser cutting of polyethylene.

As the focussed laser beam slices through the plastic the edge re solidifies immediately after being vaporised and often a glassy edge is the final result. Consider masking tape but unless it sticks to the plastic really well then pull it all off again as loose tape encourages fire. Laser engraving and laser marking of polyethylene are possible using a co 2 laser. Cutting of polyethylene can be performed with a co 2 laser to produce a clean non discolored cut with a slight raised edge near the point of ablation.

It is used for shrink packaging plastic bags piping bottles large and small containers and toys. It loves to burn so watch out. Polyethylene does not readily absorb the energy of a 1 06 micron fiber laser.