Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] cutting glass ? and router costs

A guy walked into the shop and told me you could cut glass with a plasma cutter. Just put down a layer of steel on top of the glass and cut away. Hmmmm.

never tried it...................... Seems messy.

Anyone ??

Chris L

John Brautlacht wrote:

> Hi Dave.
>
> I've never seen glass being cut by a CNC machine.
>
> That being said, a very slow feed rate and lots of coolant would be very
> important. I know if I try and use my glass grinder without the coolant, I
> break the part unless I take *tiny* cuts and let it cool between grinds.
>
> Another glass guy on the group? cool!
>
> JB
> Bothell,WA
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> > Hi all,
> >
> > two questions,
> >
> > first, has anyone cut glass on a CNC table ?
> > is it worth the effort ?
> >
> > I'm looking at odd shapes for stained glass windows.
> >
> >
> > second question, different topic.
> >
> > I have to put together a large router table to cut out parts in
> > aluminum, up to 1/8 thick. I've researched routers and plasma
> > cutters and am wondering if I would be better buying a table.
> >
> > Techno-isel offers a 4 x 8 router table for $14,000. ready to run.
> > I figure my home built unit would cost about half that, but it would
> > take lots of time and effort and trial and error.
> >
> > http://www.techno-isel.com/CNC_Routers/LC_Series_CNC_Routers.htm
> >
> > and you offer any suggestions ye sage group ?
> >
> > Dave
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