Does anyone know if it is safe to cut/engrave silicone rubber? How about SBA or Neoprene? I understand other things make be mixed in, but I am asking about 100% pure rubber.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
Christy
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Rubber and silicone: definitely.
https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=Rubber
https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=silicone
(Most often, silicone Apple Watch bands.)
Neoprene: probably not.
https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=neoprene
I have no idea about lasering the Small Business Administration.
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lol thanks for the info.
I meant to type Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)
Just for laughs I did ask Chat GTP about all of these materials and was told all were safe … 
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I obviously cant type … ChatGPT
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Ah. I have no idea about that one. Maybe someone who knows will see this.
That’s the key there. I have seen some ChatGPT transcripts where it tells people to do things that will likely kill them.
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On the 11th ChatGPT was reporting the Super Bowl had played the day before and San Francisco won 34-28.
Generative AI apps don’t have a concept of “truth”, just what it’s consumed in training content upon which it can extrapolate to create answers to questions.
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ABS is Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene and that’s just fine in a laser, and rubber’s just fine so you’re likely good to go on that.
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Thank you
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Definitely not to be relied on for facts but it sure can take my jumble of words and turn it in to a great cohesive explaination. …at least most if the time. Lol
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