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  • 1.  Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

    Posted 02-27-2023 09:25
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    Happy Monday all, 

    I have a customer who brought me a polyester case that is reinforced with fiberglass. I was able to successfully engrave a test spot, but the smell it emitted was a little concerning for me.

    The research I did prior to testing seemed like it was safe, but now I'd like to know if anyone else has any experience with this and If I should have concerns about safety as that is our top priority before accepting the job.

    Working on a 50 watt CO2 laser.

    Attached are the specs for material list. 



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    Julianne Stouffer
    North Charleston SC
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  • 2.  RE: Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

    Posted 02-28-2023 10:33

    Hi Julianne.

    I haven't tried to laser FRP much. I tried vector cutting, but the laser burnt the edges and it wasn't an acceptable product to give to my customers.

    FRP does, however, rotary engrave beautifully if you have that capability at your place.



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    Ron Edelbrock
    Benton Trophy & Awards
    Sauk Rapids MN
    320.252.4321
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  • 3.  RE: Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester

    Posted 02-28-2023 23:58

    Julianne,

    The manufactures name is on the bottom of your attachment, Hammond Manufacturing Ltd. Here is a list of Distributors in SC that carry that product. The item your looking for is in the Electrical industry:

    Wholesale Industrial Electronics
    Columbia, SC
    Phone: (803) 256-0746
    Fax: (803) 256-0815
    Powell Electronics
    Eastern SC, SC
    Phone: (919) 924-9917
    RS
    Greenville, SC
    Phone: (864) 288-8835
    Fax: (864) 288-9559
    Wholesale Industrial Electronics
    Greenville, SC
    Phone: (864) 235-8334
    Fax: (864) 256-0815
    Wholesale Industrial Electronics
    North Charleston, SC
    Phone: (843) 722-2634
    Fax: (843) 724-1075
    Powell Electronics
    Western, Update SC, SC
    Phone: (631) 278-5685
    Hope this helps,
    Steve Feldman
    Southeast Sales Rep
    JDS Industries


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    Steve Feldman
    JDS Industries Inc
    Sioux Falls SD
    605.339.4010
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