Can You Laser Machine Vinyl?

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Жыл бұрын

Laser machining vinyl has always been a slightly controversial topic. There are some that are laser safe but you definitely want to do your research.
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@breeziedreamz 2 ай бұрын

I subscribed just because you suggested that everyone should do research and think for themselves. I'm not sure why, but it seems like there are a LOT of people in the crafting/maker communities that just want the secret sauce handed to them and don't want to do the things necessary to try to master the craft of their choice. Thanks for saying something about it.

@MakerExperiment 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it. I think it’s human nature to want the easy button. I highly encourage everyone to research and learn and not just rely on having things handed to them.

@jaimierogers4388 4 ай бұрын

So nice to see someone encouraging everyone to do research. Thank you. ❤

@MakerExperiment 4 ай бұрын

If you want to be successful, you need to be willing to do the work. I’m a firm believer in you get out of it what you put in. That’s how you learn.

@benharris1906 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful! I was in the automatic NO category. Mostly because I’ve messed up a machine by not checking that MSDS. Thanks for the eye opening recommendations!

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

The MSDS is everything. That usually answers all the questions you’ll ever have.

@thegiftdesigners Жыл бұрын

What happened to the machine

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

@@thegiftdesigners I’m not sure what you’re asking exactly. These vinyls that I used are laser safe. The machine is fine.

@benharris1906 Жыл бұрын

@@thegiftdesigners if you’re asking what happened to the machine I broke, essentially what chlorine gas does is it rusts any exposed metals. So any part of the machine with exposed metal (it was a helix, so a lot of it) just got super rusted and eventually the ball bearings in the i-beam rusted over and the motor couldn’t move the print head anymore. This all happened after maybe 2-3 hours of cutting hat size patches. We had to replace a lot of parts and eventually got the machine working again but we had voided our 2 year warranty early because (for Epilog) cutting PVC voids the warranty. 10 out of 10 do not recommend!

@CoffeeJake 3 ай бұрын

very cool. how did you get the settings for kiss cut vs removing the vinyl? just trial and error?

@shannonmarie6227 Жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank u very much for this video.

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@patriciapickens9876 Жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks!

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@NikkeBlout 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@cherylteare4526 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. I have an Epilog Fusion and I love this machine. Do you know what software to use to transfer PES (used for an embroidery machine) to an SVG file? I had my designs digitized to be able to embroider them but I want to use some of my PES designs and be able to cut them out with an SVG file on my laser.

@MakerExperiment 7 ай бұрын

I’m not sure in all honesty. I’m not familiar with the embroidery stuff.

@renzofigueroa650 Жыл бұрын

Hi, great video, do you have the settings for the adhesive vinyl? I have a 60w fusion edge as well

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look it up when I’m at that computer.

@user-gy2ce8wp6h Жыл бұрын

great information, thank you! I have been wanting to adhere PVC free vinyl to acrylic and then cut on the laser. Seems like that would work as well? I work with clear acrylic so sublimating won't work and am trying to find an alternative outside of buying a UV printer.

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

That could be a path forward.

@Phoenixblaze378 Жыл бұрын

Any luck with cutting clear acrylic ect with diode laser?

@merrillalbury8214 Жыл бұрын

How about the magnetic rubber for attachment to cars, refrigerators, etc?

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

Usually those have some kind of chloride in the magnetic or film on them. I would check the MSDS and consult the laser manufacturer. Without knowing the chemical make up, I’d play it safe until you verify.

@andithurber6094 Жыл бұрын

would you mind sharing the settings you used for the holographiic siser vinyl etch you demo'd? - Thanks

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look it up again when I get back to that computer.

@Engraving-ld8gn Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I’d like to know that as well. I’ve been experimenting and testing on vinyl for heat transfers and I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m running 130 W laser and I might not be able to get my power low enough to ablate a precise graphic. I add speed and offset focal distance and lose precision. Maybe I haven’t found the right combo yet.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

@@Engraving-ld8gn that’s a lot of wattage for this thin of material. I have a feeling your power setting will need to be very low.

@blueskyjax Жыл бұрын

Crazy helpful - I assume it applies to Co2 and Diode lasers?

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should apply to both.

@jakerazmataz852 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommended thickness for the vinyl?

@MakerExperiment Жыл бұрын

The vinyl thickness varies based on the product. I didn’t measure it but easyweed vinyl was pretty thin. Glitter gets a little thicker. You can check the siser website and see what they say.

@drogersusa 3 ай бұрын

This is really an eye opener - I really appreciate you taking the time to do the research, yet still advise us to do our own research. These are VERY thin vinyl brands - is there any safe vinyl brands - to your knowledge that are 1/6" or 1/8" thick? I am getting a laser in a couple of weeks and was planning on doing quite a few Vinyl projects using Amazon Vinyl for lasers. Thanking you in advance for your response. Diana

@MakerExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Siser is one of the few laser safe vinyl brands I know, and they primarily make HTV. I don’t know of any laser safe ones that would be that thick aside of maybe them.

@drogersusa 3 ай бұрын

thank you@@MakerExperiment

@MakerExperiment 3 ай бұрын

@@drogersusa you’re welcome.

@kirstyrichardson1947 10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the video! I’m having trouble finding the correct safe vinyl for laser cut that I can use to heat press onto clothes. If anyone can link me, seeing the one in the description is not active anymore I’d really appreciate 🙏🏽

@MakerExperiment 10 ай бұрын

This is one of the companies that makes it. www.siserna.com/heat-transfer-vinyl/

@isabellaalderson 8 ай бұрын

What settings would do I need for the xtool d1 pro 20w?

@MakerExperiment 8 ай бұрын

I have no idea. You’re going to have to experiment with a speed and power grid to figure out what works best on your machine.

@rachinc 2 ай бұрын

what about marine vinyl fabric?

@MakerExperiment 2 ай бұрын

You’ll have to check and see if it has harmful chemicals in the material.

@PuttyCream 8 ай бұрын

Any idea if you can laser cut party foil? 😅

@MakerExperiment 8 ай бұрын

I’m not sure what that is. I’d highly recommend looking at the SDS sheet or talk to your laser manufacturer.

@PuttyCream 8 ай бұрын

@@MakerExperimentI contacted cricut and they said “While the detailed chemical composition of Party Foil is proprietary, we can tell you it is mainly composed of PET. Party Foil is not intended to be used in the vicinity of any fire, flame, or other combustible materials” prob shouldn’t take a chance trying to cut it.

@MakerExperiment 8 ай бұрын

@@PuttyCream sounds like I’d avoid it.