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Last modified by Alex Troyer on 2026/09/01 19:45
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34 34  [[image:lightburn_2.png]]
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36 -For a list of our recommended starting points for settings for each material type and thickness, please see our [[laser machine page.>>doc:CO2 Laser Cutters.WebHome]] If you will be using Lightburn more in the future, "linking" materials to certain colors has proven to be useful. Highlight the shape and click //Link//. This will allow you to assign colors to different materials, thicknesses, and cuts/engravings.
36 +Download the **material settings** with this link: [[Lightburn Library Material Settings>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/machines/lightburn_library_material_settings.clb]]. You can import these settings to Lightburn as part of the setup process. Click //Library// in the bottom right then click //Load// to load this file. All material settings should import to your library. To change the material type, click the desired material and click //Assign//.
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38 +If you will be using Lightburn more in the future, "linking" materials to certain colors has proven to be useful. Highlight the shape and click //Link//. This will allow you to assign colors to different materials, thicknesses, and cuts/engravings.
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38 38  == Usage ==
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40 40  Compared to 3D printing, the slicing process is quite simple, as there are far less parameters to take into account. Despite that, using the laser still requires utmost caution, as improper settings will lead to ineffective cutting at best, and will start a fire at worst.