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5/64"(2mm,Ga.14) ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel test grid
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5/64"(2mm,Ga.14) ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel

black

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Laser Settings

Cut · Vector · Fixture
Power
100
Speed
200
Passes
1
Thickness
1.6mm
fence post planters made with matelfab and 16ga carbon steel. welded on the angles to form planter boxes.

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Machine Context

BrandxTool
ModelMetalFab
Wattage1200W

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Material Details

Material5/64"(2mm,Ga.14) ASTM-A36 Carbon Steel
Color / Finishblack
Size1.6mm
SupplierxTool
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