Laser Cutting 102

What is the primary function of the laser cutter's air assist feature?

• To cool down the material

• To reduce the risk of fire

• To improve the accuracy of the cuts

• To speed up the cutting process

Which material is NOT safe to use with a laser cutter?

• Cardboard

• PVC

• Plywood

• Acrylic

In laser cutting, what is kerf?

• The edge finish of the cut

• The depth of the cut

• The space between two cuts

• The amount of material removed by the laser

What did the laser cutter say to the material after making a perfect cut?

• "That's a wrap!"

• "I'm a cut above the rest!"

• "Nailed it!"

• "You've been cut down to size!"

What is the purpose of using a honeycomb bed in a laser cutter?

• To increase the cutting speed

• To provide better support for the material

• To allow for better ventilation and prevent scorch marks

• To reduce material waste

What is the importance of maintaining a clean laser cutter?

• To reduce the risk of fire

• To prevent damage to the machine

• To ensure accurate cuts

• All of these options

Which setting in RetinaEngrave should be adjusted if the material is not completely cut through after the specified number of passes? (Select all that apply)

• Speed

• Power

• Passes

• Wavelength

What is the process called when a laser cutter is used to create a design on the surface of a material without cutting through it?

• Scoring

• Engraving

• Etching

• Marking

Why did the laser cutter join a yoga class?

• To "cut" down on stress

• To learn how to "engrave" its mind

• To become more "flexible" with materials

• To improve its "focus"

In laser cutting, what is the primary advantage of using vector graphics over raster images?

• Vector graphics are more easily scaled without losing quality

• Vector graphics can be engraved faster

• Vector graphics use less memory

• Vector graphics produce less waste material