Co2 laser cutter eye safety

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felyapoops
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Co2 laser cutter eye safety

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Hi my first post
We have just bought a Co2 laser cutter with 2 lasers 1 on 80 watt and the another is on 150 watt.
Do you think the windows in the machine is thick enough to protect your eyes when they let is closed ?
It's very difficult not to look at the lasers cutting point Sometime, would it be dangerous for your eyes ?
Aiishanom
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Re: Co2 laser cutter eye safety

Post by Aiishanom »

Most lasers the cover lids are protection enough as the wave length put off from the laser can't pass thru the cover. But its not advised to look at the beam when cutting as its very bright and can still cause eye damage if you stare at it for a long time.
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