Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, we will be talk about something you likely should not do! What is this you ask? That is cutting vinyl with your laser! Why you ask, the burning of vinyl can release Chorine gas which is BAD in fact very bad! However I have received a lot of questions about this material so because I have a sealed system with a substantial air evacuation system I decided to give it a go and even for being sheet goods (i.e. very thin) it still did off-gas quite a bit.
Also be sure to check our Ortur Laser Resource Page: diy3dtech.com/ortur-laser-resource-page
Our Preferred 450nm laser safety glasses: diy3dtech.com/Professional_Violet_Blue_Laser_Safety_Glasses
Diode Laser Lens:
Must have G8 replacement lens: diy3dtech.com/G8-Laser-Lens
Handy lens for thing stock: diy3dtech.com/G2-Laser-Lens
3D Printable Ortur Large Format Laser Upgrade Parts:
-Leg Retainers: thingiverse.com/thing:4487570
-Cable Management: thingiverse.com/thing:4488811
-Laser Focus Knob: thingiverse.com/thing:4487510
-Laser Air Assist: thingiverse.com/thing:4575561
Other useful parts:
-9mm x 0.5mm lens barrel tap: amzn.to/3ld5CpA
-Slicone tubing for air assist: amzn.to/2Qd8xAh
-Small Air Compressor: amzn.to/3iZ5nfU
SVG Grid: diy3dtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ortur_Grid_02.zip
Ventilation Components:
-4 Inch Desktop Hood: amzn.to/3eETmcI
-4 Inch x 25 Foot Hose: amzn.to/2OyhXp1
-4 Inch Blast Gate: amzn.to/3eDxjDh
-4 Inch In-Line DC Fan: amzn.to/2CkUuFp
-4 Inch Adjustable Clamps: amzn.to/397sjWv
Preferred Control Software (LightBurn): lightburnsoftware.com
Also if you want to learn more about laser safety, we have linked a PDF form Laser Vision which we recommend as well as their products too: diy3dtech.com/guide-to-laser-safety-glasses
Want to see what we are up to daily? Check out our regular YouTube Blog posts at: diy3dtech.com/blog
Please visit DIY3DTech.com for more information on this and many other projects!
Check us out on Social Media to see what we are up too as we always have something cooking in the shop!
-Follow us on Instagram:
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-Follow us on Tumblr:
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-Follow us on Reddit:
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Subscribe to the DIY3DTech YouTube Channel:
YouTube.DIY3DTech.com
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If your looking for looking 3D Printer, Laser Cutter and CNC Swag (T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, etc), please support the channel by visiting our online shop at: swag.DIY3DTech.com
Are you a retailer or product manufacture and would like your product reviewed? Please contact us at info[at]diy3dtech.com
Tags: #DIY3Dtech
In this episode, we will be talk about something you likely should not do! What is this you ask? That is cutting vinyl with your laser! Why you ask, the burning of vinyl can release Chorine gas which is BAD in fact very bad! However I have received a lot of questions about this material so because I have a sealed system with a substantial air evacuation system I decided to give it a go and even for being sheet goods (i.e. very thin) it still did off-gas quite a bit.
Also be sure to check our Ortur Laser Resource Page: diy3dtech.com/ortur-laser-resource-page
Our Preferred 450nm laser safety glasses: diy3dtech.com/Professional_Violet_Blue_Laser_Safety_Glasses
Diode Laser Lens:
Must have G8 replacement lens: diy3dtech.com/G8-Laser-Lens
Handy lens for thing stock: diy3dtech.com/G2-Laser-Lens
3D Printable Ortur Large Format Laser Upgrade Parts:
-Leg Retainers: thingiverse.com/thing:4487570
-Cable Management: thingiverse.com/thing:4488811
-Laser Focus Knob: thingiverse.com/thing:4487510
-Laser Air Assist: thingiverse.com/thing:4575561
Other useful parts:
-9mm x 0.5mm lens barrel tap: amzn.to/3ld5CpA
-Slicone tubing for air assist: amzn.to/2Qd8xAh
-Small Air Compressor: amzn.to/3iZ5nfU
SVG Grid: diy3dtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ortur_Grid_02.zip
Ventilation Components:
-4 Inch Desktop Hood: amzn.to/3eETmcI
-4 Inch x 25 Foot Hose: amzn.to/2OyhXp1
-4 Inch Blast Gate: amzn.to/3eDxjDh
-4 Inch In-Line DC Fan: amzn.to/2CkUuFp
-4 Inch Adjustable Clamps: amzn.to/397sjWv
Preferred Control Software (LightBurn): lightburnsoftware.com
Also if you want to learn more about laser safety, we have linked a PDF form Laser Vision which we recommend as well as their products too: diy3dtech.com/guide-to-laser-safety-glasses
Want to see what we are up to daily? Check out our regular YouTube Blog posts at: diy3dtech.com/blog
Please visit DIY3DTech.com for more information on this and many other projects!
Check us out on Social Media to see what we are up too as we always have something cooking in the shop!
-Follow us on Instagram:
instagram.com/diy3dtech
-Follow us on Tumblr:
tumblr.com/blog/diy3dtech
-Follow us on Reddit:
reddit.com/user/DIY3Dtech
Subscribe to the DIY3DTech YouTube Channel:
YouTube.DIY3DTech.com
Subscribe to the DIY3DTech OpenSCAD Channel:
openscad-youtube.diy3dtech.com
If your looking for looking 3D Printer, Laser Cutter and CNC Swag (T-Shirts, Hats, Mugs, etc), please support the channel by visiting our online shop at: swag.DIY3DTech.com
Are you a retailer or product manufacture and would like your product reviewed? Please contact us at info[at]diy3dtech.com
Tags: #DIY3Dtech
