Characterization of Emissions from Carbon Dioxide Laser Cutting Acrylic Plastics.

ABSTRACT: Carbon dioxide laser cutters are used to cut and engrave on various types of materials, including metals, wood, and plastics. Although many are equipped with fume extractors for removing airborne substances generated during laser cutting, gases and particulate matter can be released upon opening the lid after completion. This study focused on investigating laser cutting acrylic sheets and associated emissions. Real-time instruments were utilized to monitor both particulate concentrations and size distributions, while the patented Tsai diffusion sampler was used to collect particulate samples on a polycarbonate membrane and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) grid. Identification of released gases consisted of the use of gas sampling with Teflon gas bags followed by analysis using gas ch

SUBMITTER: Munoz A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10369487 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature