Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Small CNC Laser for Balsa

Using a laser to cut balsa is considered by some to be undesireable as the
laser tends to burn the edge of the wood. This produces an edge that can
produce a poor joint when glued due to the carbon in the burnt wood.

Regards Peter

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Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 8:07 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Small CNC Laser for Balsa


> Lasers for marking plastics, usually in the 10watt CO2 range,
> "might" cut thin balsa wood. They run from $15,000 and up.
> YAG lasers are probably twice that. We have several of the
> "marking" style here at work. They work well for that purpose.
> The harder you work them the shorter their life....
>
> Gary.
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Fusion X Studio"
> <fusionxstudio@h...> wrote:
> > Is there such a thing as a cheap laser to be used to cut balsa
> wood. I see
> > people that offer the service but I can't find much on the
> equipment. How
> > much am I looking at to get a small laser to cut balsa wood.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Barclay
>
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