Dremel DIGILAB LC40 - MATERIAL USAGE; LC40 Commonly Used Materials; LC40 Prohibited Materials

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LC40 Prohibited Materials
ABS
Beryllium oxide
Carbon
Chlorinated plastics
Coated carbon fiber
Coated materials
Epoxy based or phenolic resins
Fiberglass
Fluorine based plastics:
PTFE (Teflon)
Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)
Galvanized metal
HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene)
Leather, Artificial or Treated
Materials containing:
• Astanine
• Bromine
• Chlorine
• Fluorine
• Formaldehyde (including wood)
• Flame-retardants
• Halogens
• Iodine
Mirrored surfaces
Nylon
Painted material,
varnished materials
Particleboard, paneling
Polycarbonate
Polychloroprene (CR or
chloroprene rubber, marketed
under the brand name of Neoprene)
Polypropylene foam,
Polypropylene sheet
Polystyrene foam
Polyurethane,
Polyurethane foam
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Found in
many common products such as
but not limited to; flooring, siding,
piping, roofing membranes,
credit cards, toys, flexible tubing.
POM Delrin/acetyl.
Rubber
Styrofoam
Wood that has been:
• Coated
• Fumigated
• Pressure treated
• Stained
MATERIAL USAGE
LC40 Commonly Used Materials
Acrylic
†
Aluminum, anodized
Plywood*
†
Cork
Cardboard
Cotton fabric
Denim fabric
Felt (wool)
Glass
Leather, unstained
Maple, solid
Mat board
Oak, solid
Paper
Rubber, laser grade
Walnut, solid
* Must be California 93120 Phase 2 & TSCA Title VI compliant for formaldehyde
†
Birch Plywood and Acrylic are available from Dremel.
While the LC40 can cut and etch a variety of materials, some materials such as most metals,
cannot be marked and will give less than desirable results. Other materials may not have
acceptable finish quality.
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