Is the air assist worth it on the LX2 for acrylic signage?
Cutting a lot of 3mm and 5mm cast acrylic for shop signage. Currently no air assist. Edges are okay but not the polished look clients expect, and I get occasional flare marks.
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Cutting a lot of 3mm and 5mm cast acrylic for shop signage. Currently no air assist. Edges are okay but not the polished look clients expect, and I get occasional flare marks.