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The laser can successfully cut many materials that it shouldn't. | The laser can successfully cut many materials that it shouldn't. | ||
In particular, materials containing chlorine (like PVC) release vapor that will corrode the laser's parts and also your lungs | In particular, materials containing chlorine (like PVC) release vapor that will corrode the laser's parts and also your lungs. | ||
A simple test can determine if a material contains chlorine. | |||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
Do this outdoors or under the welding hood | Do this outdoors or under the welding hood when possible. | ||
You will need: | You will need: | ||
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3. Put the wire back in the flame | 3. Put the wire back in the flame | ||
* If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter. | * If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter. | ||
* If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine. This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser. | * If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine. | ||
This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser. | |||
With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering. | With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering. | ||