Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] pic of smallish gear cut with my homebrew laser

Did you actually build the laser yourself? I know you must be tired of this question; but if you
did build it do you have instructions on how to build one?


--- skykotech <rick@...> wrote:

> So after hooking up the z-axis direction sensing microcontroller to
> the laser, I drew a quickie gear in Rhino 3 and chose a 0.010 inch
> diameter endmill in VisualMill 5 using the 2D engraving mode. I set
> the laser to full power (about 16-17 watts).
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> Here is what I ended up with (material 1/16" basswood):
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> http://www.skyko.com/shizlaser/lasergear.JPG
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> Total machining time was about 18 seconds at 60IPM feedrate!
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> Not bad, but still not happy with my z-axis-laser-control solution :-/
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> Rick
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