I've recently been experimenting with profile cutting using water jets with sapphire dust (60,000 psi) - cuts pretty much anything (except rubber & hollow tubes) up to 1" of solid granite or .75" of stainless steel - no marking (unlike laser). I also have access to a laser cutter for acrylic/polycarbonate work.
Profile cutting is supremely awesome but equivalently expensive. Laser cutting has its plus points but you have to get it just right - I've done quite a bit with some considerable success (e.g. http://4hv.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?90254 ) but, regrettably, mixed results when doing some for someone else. Laser cutting plastics can leave a faintly serrated edge that can be flame-polished or lightly sanded. Thin veneer can be cut but does leave a carbonised edge. Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
