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    Laser prefference for 1" or 2" polyethylene 4lb foam

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a laser machine to cut closed cell foam with?

    Currently using a Universal Laser PLS6.6 with 2" lens.
    Considering trotec 300, or maybe Kern but the price is too high. The foam is generally about 15" x 15" 2" thick polyethylene 2lb or 4lb would be preferred.
    Every piece is custom and this would be for high volume say 50 pieces a week. I could use advise on laser power lense and so forth.

    Thanks in advance for any help.

    Josh

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    Depth Of Field is going to be a problem Josh, (the distance the beam will travel while staying straight) A cut will end up like this ^ on thick materials unless you use a VERY long focal length lens.

    Although well outside my field maybe a hot wire cutter would do the job better? (and possibly cheaper) this is just a guess though, I know nothing about hot wire machines.

    cheers

    Dave

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