Laser Cut Touchless Door Openers

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Laser Cut Touchless Door Openers

Trotec Laser: Acrylic Touchless Hand and Finger Hook
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The application below is two in one; a hand and finger hook to open doors and drawers without touching them. Use the file provided to create your own touchless door opener to keep your hands germ-free.

Supplies

  • CO2 laser cutter (We used a Trotec Speedy 360 80W with a 2" lens)
  • 1/4" (6mm) acrylic (available at link below)
  • Laser masking tape or painters tape (this is to seal off you laser bed for optimal exhaust)

www.engraving-supplies.com

Process Acrylic

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Position a 1/4" (6mm) piece of acrylic into the laser machine and cut the material using one or both of the files provided.

Laser Parameters for Cutting*

  • Power (%): 100
  • Speed (%): 0.6
  • ppi/Hz: 5000
  • Passes:1
  • Air Assist: Yes
  • Z-Offset: None

Laser Parameters for Engraving*

  • Power (%): 50
  • Speed (%): 100
  • ppi/Hz: 1000
  • Passes: 1
  • Air Assist: Yes
  • Z-Offset: None

*Use these parameters as a guide but make sure you adjust your settings if you have a different laser system or a different wattage.

Cleaning Acrylic

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Once processing is completed, wipe any excess dust or debris from the surface of the acrylic and remove from the laser system. Attach to a retractable, clip-on badge holder for quick and easy access.