Laser Pointer for Burning Use

One of the many things that makes laser pointer so popular is its ability to burn things like balloon, paper, matches and other flammable things. Nowadays, advanced laser technology has made it possible for small laser devices for burning.

However, not all laser gadgets own such ability and it must satisfy certain conditions.

1. Output power

The laser you used should be powerful enough like 150mW, 300mW and above. Even 1000mW laser or higher is quite ordinary in modern days. 

2. Batteries

Batteries must be the number one reason why people have trouble getting their laser pointers to burn. Batteries with adequate energy storage which are able to sustain long time luminance is very crucial throughout burning experiments. Therefore, choosing batteries from reputable seller with good quality is quite necessary.

3. Focus lens

It’s not enough just with high output power if you want to do burning experiments. The laser beam divergence is also quite crucial. The focusable lens will focus the beam on a smaller space which can increase the burning ability greatly.  The focusable lens just collects the power to a smaller space rather than increasing the laser power.

4. Object Color

The choice of objects is sort of vital for successful burning operation. Plenty of energy from the laser beam will be reflected if the color is too light. Try to make sure that the object you are burning is dark in color.

 

5. Fixed

Both the laser pointer and the target you’re trying to burn got to be fixed (immobile). That’s because the laser would take time to preheat, warm up and reach the burning climax on the objects’ surface.

Last, no matter why you buy burning laser pointers, be sure that you pay more attention on your own and other persons’ safety. Typically speaking, burning lasers are high power lasers and they will hurt your eyes and skins if they can burn electrical tape. Equipped with laser safety goggle is more secure with burning lasers.