Laser Cut Hdpe Plastic

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.

Laser cut hdpe plastic. High density polyethylene hdpe is a versatile fda and usda approved food grade plastic. Pe foam comes in a variety of thicknesses compressions and colors. Like most thermoplastics the heat generated while you are cutting it will cause the plastic to melt and fuse together behind the cutting blade. Consider masking tape but unless it sticks to the plastic really well then pull it all off again as loose tape encourages fire.

Molten plastic on the surface each side of the cut can be a problem particularly if the air assist blows it around. All plastics cut with a smooth clean and burr free edge. It loves to burn so watch out. It can be efficiently cut by laser but it recedes slightly during the cut kerf is relatively wide.

Hdpe is cut resistant and milky white in color. Laser cutting of polyethylene. In particular acrylic is ideally suited to laser cutting. However due to the relatively low.

It is used for shrink packaging plastic bags piping bottles large and small containers and toys. You could have a hdpe cutting board in your kitchen. Polyethylene does not readily absorb the energy of a 1 06 micron fiber laser.