Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Laser doide sources? Mr. linear? was Re: CNC and Welding Polyethelyne

Perhaps if you posted a link to this Mr. Linear's site it would be helpful.
I searched using Google and found 1000's of reference's ...
If you have seen or been to the site, why not paste a link...
Hans W

"ballendo " wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Thank you for the information.
>
> There was a CNC machine for sale on ebay by "Mr. Linear" which had a
> one watt laser diode. I was surprised what it was able to cut...
>
> So where can we find one of these lower powered (and hopefully lower
> cost!) 1watt laser diodes, and the info on how to drive them?
>
> Maybe Mr. Linear is a member of this forum?
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Ballendo
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "zestronad54529
> <dpeter@n...>" <dpeter@n...> wrote:
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "ballendo <ballendo@y...>"
> > <ballendo@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone know what the cost of a laser diode as suggested
> might
> > > be? And where it might be purchased?
> >
> > The real question is how high power of laser do you need. A laser
> > pointer won't cut it (groan). IF a 1 watt will do the job, it may
> > be viable solution. if it takes a 4 watt it's getting a bit
> steep.
> > If you get to 15-20 watt range, you need to look at what the upkeep
> > and size requirements are. You can probably get a whole lot of CO2
> > laser for that price (a couple thou.)
> > http://www.thorlabs.com/diodes.cfm $890 for the 20 watt diode, and
> > another $4000 for the supply to drive it. This is too much for all
> > but an industrial usage.
>
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