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Winter Olympic Mascot 2022 | Make a Bing Dwen Dwen with a laser cutter

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What Are The Steps for Laser Cutting a Piece of Skiwear?

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How do heated car seats being cut and made? Let’s find out! More details on www.mimowork.com

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Laser Cutting Two Different Kinds of Foils (Films) #Jersey #Sportswear #manufacture 

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How to make laser cutting sublimation fabric without manual intervention possible? Check out this video demonstration of the MimoWork laser cutter and you may find laser technology is more than what you thought it was!

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This might be the world's first bulletproof mat!

Jokes aside, combined with printing and dyeing technology, blending technology, coating technology, versatile Cordura® fabrics are given more functionality.

MimoWork has been optimizing and perfecting laser cutter and laser marker to help manufacturers in the textile field update their production methods and obtain maximum benefit. With MimoWork laser cutter, you can develop your own original products at any time!

#lasercutter #CORDURA

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Do you know how to cut out patches efficiently and accurately? Check this out!

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Explore the Past and Present of Cordura®

Hoping this article and this video can convey helpful information for you. Regarding the characteristics of Cordura® materials and laser cutting Cordura® fabrics and other functional clothing, we will continue to share our latest research with you. For more information, welcome to enter MimoWork's official website for inquiries, or you can find more interesting posts and videos about laser cutting and laser engraving on Linkedin, Facebook, and Youtube. See you in the next article! Cordura®, as a common fabric for outdoor sports equipment, has been familiar to outdoor sports enthusiasts. Also, Invista has been researching new Cordura® fabrics that combine functionality, comfort, blending a variety of rayons and natural fibers into Cordura® to explore and study more possibilities. From outdoor adventures to daily life to the selection of workwear, Cordura® fabrics have different weights, different densities, blends of different fibers, and different coatings to achieve multiple functions and uses. Of course, to get to the root of it, anti-wear, tear-resistant, and high toughness are still the most essential characteristics of Cordura®.

Has been committed to researching the processing methods of various textile fabrics and industrial fabrics, MimoWork (an experienced laser cutter manufacturer) is also very interested in the currently popular functional fabric - Cordura®. Therefore, this article will briefly introduce the source background and market status of Cordura® fabrics, hoping to help individuals and manufacturers understand Cordura® fabrics so that we can jointly promote the development of functional textiles.

It was learned from Cordura® official website that new footwear fabrics using Cordura® Air Flow Technology conflict through ISPO Textrends Soft Equipment, becoming one of the Top 10 high-tech textile products with potential and functionality. This undoubtedly shows the great potential and wide market of Cordura® fabrics, as well as the high market popularity in the sports equipment field.

Is it just that? Of course not.

The versatile Cordura® has never had one side. In addition to life and work, the other side that is easily overlooked by the public is Cordura®'s extensive and lasting application in the military field. This will start from the source and background of Cordura®.

Source and Background of Cordura®

Originally born during World War II, "Cordura® durable cord rayon tire yarn" was developed and named by DuPont and implanted into the tires of military cars, greatly improving the wear resistance and durability of the tires. So Cordura® often said now is speculated to be derived from the two words cord and durable.

This kind of fabric is popular and valued among military equipment. During this period, ballistic nylon was developed and widely used in protective equipment such as bulletproof vests and bulletproof jackets to protect the safety of soldiers. In 1966, due to the emergence of nylon with more superior performance, DuPont began to blend nylon into the original Cordura® in different proportions to develop the Cordura® we are now familiar with. Until 1977, with the discovering of Cordura® dyeing technology, Cordura®, which has been working in the military field, began to move into the civilian field. Opening the door to the new world, Cordura®, quickly occupied the market in the luggage and other apparel sectors. It is reported that it had occupied 40% of the soft luggage market at the end of 1979.

Premium resistance to tears, abrasion and punctures has always made Cordura® a first-class position in industry applications. Combined with good color retention and developing new blending with other fabrics technology, known as CORDURA® Combat Wool™ Fabric, CORDURA® Denim, and CORDURA® Eco Fabric, Cordura® are obtaining more special functions of water repellence, authentic look, breathability, and lightweight.

How to Achieve Cordura® Textiles with Good Performance

For many manufacturers and individuals in outdoor equipment and fashion fields, figuring out the performance and properties of versatile Cordura® fabrics and choosing suitable processing solutions for different Cordura® fabrics goods from various industries can help to understand the market condition and seize developing opportunities. Laser cutting technology is recommended firstly, not only because laser processing has excellent and unique advantages for cutting and engraving fabrics and other non-mental and mental materials, like heat treatment (sealing edges during processing), contactless processing (avoiding materials deformation), and high-efficiency and high quality, but also because we have made tests for laser cutting Cordura® fabrics to achieve good cutting effects without destroying fabrics itself properties.

Here is our video of laser cutting Cordura® belt bag to share with you:

Hoping this article and this video can convey helpful information for you. Regarding the characteristics of Cordura® materials and laser cutting Cordura® fabrics and other functional clothing, we will continue to share our latest research with you. For more information, welcome to enter MimoWork's official website for inquiries, or you can find more interesting posts and videos about laser cutting and laser engraving on Linkedin, Facebook, and Youtube. See you in the next article!

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How to Laser Cut Felt on A CO2 Laser Cutter | Felt Gaskets

Felt is so deeply embedded in our lives which makes productivity become a key factor in the optimization and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. 

Laser technology not only helps to raise productivity but also saves the intermediate process and provide you with a better quality of products.

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What Is MDF And How to Improve Its Processing Quality?

At present, among all the popular materials used in furniture, doors, cabinets, and interior decoration, in addition to solid wood, the other widely used material is MDF.

Meanwhile, with the development of laser cutting technology and other CNC machines, many people from pros to hobbyists now have another affordable cutting tool to accomplish their projects.

The more choices, the more confusion. People always have trouble deciding which kind of wood they should choose for their project and how the laser works on the material. So, MimoWork would like to share as much knowledge and experience as possible for your better understanding of wood and laser cutting technology.

Today we are going to talk about the MDF, the differences between it and solid wood, and some tips to help you get a better cutting result of MDF wood. Let's get started!

Know about MDF:

Mechanical properties:

MDF has a uniform fiber structure and strong bonding strength between fibers, so its static bending strength, plane tensile strength, and elastic modulus are better than plywood and particle board/chipboard.

Decorating properties:

Typical MDF has a flat, smooth, hard, surface. Perfect to be used to make panels with wood frames, crown molding, out-of-reach window casings, painted architectural beams, etc., and easy to finish and save paint.

Processing properties:

MDF can be produced from a few millimeters to tens of millimeters thickness, it has excellent machinability: no matter sawing, drilling, grooving, tenoning, sanding, cutting, or engraving, the edges of the board can be machined according to any shape, resulting in a smooth and consistent surface.

Practical performance:

Good heat insulation performance, not aging, strong adhesion, can be made of sound insulation and sound-absorbing board. Due to the above excellent characteristics of MDF, it has been used in high-end furniture manufacturing, interior decoration, audio shell, musical instrument, vehicle, and boat interior decoration, construction, and other industries.

Why people choose MDF board:

Lower costs

As MDF is made from all kinds of wood and its processing leftovers and plant fibers through a chemical process, it can be manufactured in bulk. Therefore, it has a better price compared to solid wood. But MDF can have the same durability as solid wood with proper maintenance.

And it is popular among hobbyists and self-employed entrepreneurs who use MDF to make name tags, lighting, furniture, decorations, and much more.

Machining convenience

We solicited many experienced carpenters, they appreciate that MDF is decent for trim work. It's more flexible than wood. Also, it is straight when it comes to installing which is a great advantage for workmen.

Smooth surface

The surface of MDF is smoother than solid wood, and no need to worry about knots.

Easy painting is also a big advantage. We recommend you to do your first priming with a quality oil-based primer instead of aerosol spray primers. The latter one would soak right into the MDF and result in a rough surface.

Moreover, because of this character, MDF is people's first choice for veneer substrate. It allows MDF to be cut and drilled by a wide variety of tools such as a scroll saw, jigsaw, band saw, or laser technology without damage.

Consistent structure

Because MDF is made of fibers, it has a consistent structure. MOR (modulus of rupture)≥24MPa. Many people are concerned about whether their MDF board would crack or warp if they plan to use it in damp areas. The answer is: Not really. Unlike some kinds of wood, even it comes to an extreme change in humidity and temperature, the MDF board would just move as a unit. Also, some boards provide better water resistance. You can simply choose MDF boards that have been specially made to be highly water-resistant.

Excellent absorption of painting

One of the greatest strengths of MDF is that it lends itself perfectly to being painted. It can be varnished, dyed, lacquered. It gets along with solvent-based paint very well, such as oil-based paints, or water-based paints, such as acrylic paints.

What are the concerns about MDF processing:

Demanding maintenance

If MDF is chipped or cracked, you cannot repair or cover it easily. Therefore, if you want to expend the service life of your MDF goods, you must be sure to caulk it with primer, seal any rough edges and avoid the holes left in the wood where edges are routed.

Unfriendly to mechanical fasteners

The solid wood will close on a nail, but the MDF doesn't hold mechanical fasteners very well. Its bottom line it's not as strong as wood that could be easy to strip the screw holes. To avoid this from happening, please pre-drill holes for nails and screws.

Not recommended keeping in high-moisture location

Although there are now water-resistant varieties on the market today that can be used outdoors, in bathrooms, and basements. But if the quality and post-processing of your MDF are not standard enough, you never know what is going to happen.

Noxious gas and dust

As MDF is a synthetic building material that contains VOCs (eg. urea-formaldehyde), dust generated during the manufacture could be harmful to your health. Small amounts of formaldehyde may be off-gassed during cutting, so protective measures need to be taken while cutting and sanding to avoid inhalation of the particles. MDF which has been encapsulated with primer, paint, etc. reduces health risk still further. We recommend you use a better tool like laser cutting technology to do the cutting job.

Suggestions for improving your cutting process of MDF:

Use a safer product

For artificial boards, the density board is finally made with adhesive bonding, like wax and resin (glue). Also, formaldehyde is the main component of the adhesive. Therefore, you are most likely to deal with hazardous fume and dust.

Over the last few years, it has become more common for worldwide manufacturers of MDF to lower the amount of added formaldehyde in adhesive bonding. For your safety, you may want to choose the one that uses alternate glues that emit less formaldehyde (eg. Melamine formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde) or no added formaldehyde (eg. soy, polyvinyl acetate, or methylene diisocyanate).

Look for CARB (the California Air Resources Board) certified MDF boards and molding with NAF (no added formaldehyde), ULEF (ultra-low emitting formaldehyde) on the label. This will not only avoid your health risk and also provide you with a better quality of goods.

Use a suitable laser cutting machine

If you have processed large pieces or amount of wood before, you should notice that skin rash and irritation is the most common health hazard caused by wood dust. Wood dust, especially from hardwood, not only settles in the upper airways causing eye and nasal irritation, nose obstruction, headaches, some particles may even cause nasal and sinus cancer.

If feasible, use a laser cutter to process your MDF. Laser technology can be used on many materials such as acrylic, wood, and paper, etc. As laser cutting is non-contact processing, it simply avoids wood dust. Additionally, its local exhaust ventilation will extract the generating gases at the working part and vent them outside. However, if not feasible, please make sure you use good room ventilation and wear a respirator with cartridges approved for dust and formaldehyde and wear it properly.

Moreover, laser cutting MDF saves the time for sanding or shaving, as the laser is heat treatment, it provides burr-free cutting edge and easy cleaning up the working area after processing.

Test your material

Before you get to cut, you should have a thorough knowledge of the materials you are going to cut/engrave and what kind of materials can be cut with a CO2 laser. As MDF is an artificial wood board, the composition of materials is different, the proportion of the material is also different. So, not every kind of MDF board is suitable for your laser machine. Ozon board, water washing board, and poplar board are acknowledged have great laser ability. MimoWork recommends you inquiry experienced carpenters and laser specialists for good suggestions, or you can simply do a quick sample test on your machine.

Everyone wants their project to be as perfect as possible, but it is always nice to have another alternative that within everyone's reach to purchase. By choosing to use MDF in certain areas of your house, you can save money to use on other things. MDF definitely provides you with a lot of flexibility when it comes to the budget of your project.

Q&As about how to get a perfect cutting result of MDF are just never enough, but lucky for you, now you are one step closer to a great MDF product. Hope you learned something new today! If you have some more specific questions, please feel free to ask your laser technical friend MimoWork.com.

Who are we

Mimowork is a results-oriented corporation bringing 20-year deep operational expertise to offer laser processing and production solutions to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in and around clothing, auto, ad space.

Our rich experience of laser solutions deeply rooted in the advertisement, automotive & aviation, fashion & apparel, digital printing, and filter cloth industry allows us to accelerate your business from strategy to day-to-day execution.

We believe that expertise with fast-changing, emerging technologies at the crossroads of manufacture, innovation, technology, and commerce are a differentiator. Please contact us: Linkedin Homepage and Facebook homepage or info@mimowork.com

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This is the very first episode of MimoWork Laser Cutter Collection. Aiming at letting you take a closer look at our laser machines through our dynamic shooting and oral introduction. Hope you like it cuz I recorded my voice over and over again hhh

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Laser Cutting Test on Courdura® Fabric & We Made A Camouflage Purse

Due to its properties, Cordura® is mainly used for personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing. The possible uses range from work trousers and motorcycle clothing to use by security services, police, or even military purposes. Cordura® is also increasingly used in the leisure industry (e.g. air-soft, paintball, or trampolines). 

Depending on requirements, there are different variants of Cordura® in order to provide the right material properties for every need. Cordura® can be processed into the protective textiles PALStex®, Delinova® and Deliflame®, among others. 

 Advantages of Cordura®: 

 1. Anti-stab and bullet protection effect 

2. Resistant to environmental influences - usable in all climate zones 

3. High temperature and humidity resistance 

4. High stability and tear resistance 

5. Can be colored and printed

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MimoWork Laser Cutting Co. wishes you a happy and healthy 2021! 2020 has been a challenging year. We're grateful to all the team members and to all our partners and clients. Looking forward to what the new year will bring!

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Puzzles Made by Laser Cutting Are Far Beyond Our Imagination

Do you still remember the feeling when you play puzzles for the first time? As each piece clicks perfectly into place, it is a little win, like a little pat on the back. You are feeling weirdly soothing, therapeutic.

Toys are not only for children. In many nursing homes, jigsaw puzzles are often a part of the leisure for the elderly. Similarly, in some geriatric rehabilitation hospitals, jigsaw puzzles are also indispensable for the patients to exercise their hands-on ability.

In fact, in Europe, puzzles are more popular in the adult world, and even children's favorite Legos are widely discussed in the adult world.

We would like to share with you some interesting jigsaw puzzles and hope can give you some inspirations:

An actual trip to the lake or woods—not to mention outer space—might not be feasible right now, but these model kits by the Portland-based shop Houha Designs provide a small escape. All you need is a bottle of glue to fix each laser-cut piece to the next to create a fishing boat, fire tower lookout, or circular spaceship.

The design company Areaware released nearly 30 tasty main courses, snacks, and so on. We are used to seeing how food disappears in front of us, but this time, you can restore and present your "food"little by little. You might want to pick up a few if you are a super eater.

If you're looking for more modern puzzles to keep you busy during quarantine, you have to check out this.

Nervous System released a new series of spiral puzzles. Instead of working from the outside in, or in sections, the puzzles are meant to be pieced together in a swooping spiral in the shape of an ammonite fossil or nautilus shell. The puzzles are made from laser cut wood and contain a variety of whimsy pieces like octopi and seahorses.

Have you ever seen an acrylic puzzle? This puzzle is like shattered glass but it can be reassembled into a single sheet. Yelldesign turns a mistake into a delicate art piece. "The Accident" is comprised of 215 jagged and cracked pieces resembling a broken window but as per the designer, you don't have to worry about getting cut or scratched by these pointed edges. These acrylic puzzles booms in sales as people around the world are looking for indoor recreations during the quarantine.

Due to the small batch and high degree of complexity, these kinds of puzzles are often processed by laser cutting technology. Once you have a laser cutting machine, you don’t need to be a graphic designer to make a puzzle unique to you. Conceiving a whimsy pattern of pieces is all you need to do to make your puzzles original and unique.

A laser machine can not only enable you to cut out puzzles but also engrave them to enrich the design and meet the needs of personalized customization. It can pattern your puzzles with delicate styles and turn your incomparable vector designs into products with no limitation. Moreover, it gives small SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) the opportunities to take orders small as one single unit customized produced, large as thousands of productions in batches, all within affordable investing prices.

Who are we:

Mimowork is a results-oriented corporation bringing 20-year deep operational expertise to offer laser processing and production solutions to SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in and around clothing, auto, ad space.

Our rich experience of laser solutions deeply rooted in the advertisement, automotive & aviation, fashion & apparel, digital printing, and filter cloth industry allows us to accelerate your business from strategy to day-to-day execution.

We believe that expertise with fast-changing, emerging technologies at the crossroads of manufacture, innovation, technology, and commerce are a differentiator. Please contact us: Linkedin homepage and Facebook homepage or info@mimowork.com

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LOL. Whoever made this must have had an optimistic attitude to ease all the difficulties in 2020. Hope this mood can pass on to you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!  

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Mathematically Precise Kinetic Sculptures and Toys 

by John Edmark

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Just made a video about How to Make Acrylic Ornaments with a Laser Cutter | Snowflake DIY, and also I would like to share my experience of cutting acrylic sheets with you. You can try it out and make some products by yourself.