Making mylar stencils

[@rickdavis3128]

I was researching cutting some stencils with mylar or similar material on my diode laser when i ran across your video you saved me from buying something i could not use good information Thanks!!!

[@TheClackShack]

Glad it helped

[@definfected]

Good to know about this. I love stencils!! Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤ TCS!!

[@TheClackShack]

You are so welcome!

[@jayshreve4567]

5:55 I've used diluted Elmer's school glue and it works great. People were using Mod Podge but I wanted to try a cheaper method.

[@TheClackShack]

Cool

[@tiffanya.7873]

Thank you for posting this!!

[@TheClackShack]

You bet!

[@justinbanks2380]

Cool video. Is the reason that diode lasers can't cut is because you're using white/translucent mylar PET sheets? If you used black sheets would it cut? I know that a lot of diodes says they can cut black acrylic sheets (but not light like white) so i would think black sheets of this would be similar?

[@TheClackShack]

It is basically the light passes into and through the material without resistance, I haven't tried but much like acrylic, a solid black piece may be able to be cut.

[@destinyhurt23]

What’s the link to the machine? This video is 🔥

[@TheClackShack]

It is a monport M40, I use different machines now.

[@justinbanks2380]

The little fur ball in the background at the end! 😅

[@TheClackShack]

They love to photo bomb me... lol

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

Hey buddy had a question for ya hey I have an enclosure for my laser an a really good exhust fan but seems like smoke still wants to circulate around in the box an when I shut the lid it slows the exhaust down how can I get it to flow outside more

[@TheClackShack]

Add air inlet

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

@TheClackShack I have 1 2inch hole in the front but still seems like it wants to restrict airflow through enclosure,my vent for exhaust is located at the top so should I change location of air inlet or add more holes just don't want the smoke or fumes coming out the inlet holes I drill

[@veea.4936]

You're gonna need a lil bit larger shack soon! 😂

[@TheClackShack]

Past that point.. I am just trying to organize better.. lol

[@nathanwolf5547]

Do you know if the IR laser in the XTool F1 would cut it?

[@TheClackShack]

IR beams also struggle on transparent colors. Not as well as a Co2 will.

[@popartskolenonline]

Great video. Have you tried it on P2S - i contacted their support and they said it would melt. I design and cut stencils in mylar material 190 micron. Hope you can help me out here

[@TheClackShack]

I have cut the material that I have with 3 different.CO2 machines without issue. The P2 and P2S are basically the same machine. I cannot speak for your material, but this works

[@popartskolenonline]

@ okay :-) thank you so much. I contacted xtool customer service and she Said it would meld. The laser is 55w i Think. But i see that is not the case :-) and when i afsked more questions and linked your video, she stopped anwsering 😂 maybe they don’t want to sell Me a mashine 😅

[@mikeledee8786]

I have the xtool d1 20 watt NON pro and want to expand and use the extension kit but I'm not sure on finding the cables (it takes 2 power cables). Any help in this area? Thanks.

[@TheClackShack]

Unless you can make them, may not be able to find. @Alivepixelcreates may be able to help. He deals with D1 aftermarket parts.

[@mikeledee8786]

@@TheClackShack Thanks

[@5minutesculture]

Hello , can xtool f1 be used

[@TheClackShack]

Not likely, this material requires a machine that can cut transparent materials.

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

I have little holes drilled in the front scared to drill more cause don't want smoke to escape through the front instead of up out through the fan any suggestions

[@TheClackShack]

You can use smoke from an incent or other means to ensure it is still pulling air in with some velocity. You do not want to over compensate

[@jamesfrierson9971]

When I select cut it limits my MM/s to 20

[@TheClackShack]

Must be a controller setting

[@vaughanza]

Thanks for video, is safe to cut this mylar plastic ? Thanks

[@TheClackShack]

As safe as any other material. I do not inhale fumes from any material I engrave or cut. I ventilate all my machines. Mylar has been used with lasers for years.

[@vaughanza]

awesome thanks, just checking as I heard some plastics you must not cut. Thanks@@TheClackShack

[@TheClackShack]

@@vaughanza this stuff is suppose to be “laser safe” but I would always use caution when burning any product

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

It's a 4inch 280cfm an sucks good but seems closing the lid it restricted to air flow outside how many holes can a guy put in the front of the enclosure to make it flow better through the fan when lid is closed

[@TheClackShack]

Its not about the number of openings, its about the area of the openings. It depends on the actual volume of air being moved, just maintain negative pressure.

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

@TheClackShack sorry what do you mean keep negative pressure?

[@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop]

How big of holes would you recommend an what about location of inlet holes

[@TheClackShack]

Suction@@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop

[@TheClackShack]

I wouldnt go much over 75% of the exit in area@@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop

[@torowazup1]

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[@TheClackShack]

Thanks