Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Laser for Carbon Panels

Mario,

Check with Gerald Kern at Kern Lasers in Wadena Minnesota.
(www.kernlasers.com) . Gerald has lasers up to 240 Watts. He will be able
to give you a quick answer.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Laser for Carbon Panels


> Does anone know if a laser cutter will cut carbon (graphite) 1/16" -1/8"
> thick panels. I know carbon tends to snap with heat so I pressume that the
> intensity of the laser will cut through the panel with ease, but I could
be
> wrong. Cuting the panels with a CNC machine has shown a lot of wear and
tear
> on the cutters, I am looking for alternatives. What laser cutter,if anyone
> knows will do the job. Anyone know how the RC car chassis carbon,
> fiberglass plates are cut with precision?
>
> TIA
>
> Mario
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