Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CNC Laser Cutter

skykotech wrote:

>I hope you have deep pockets. I scratch built a laser engraver/cutter
>using a 50 watt CO2 medical laser I obtained for free (lucky me!) and
>the best I can do is 1/4" ply *really* slow. 1/8" ply is more
>reasonable with only 50 watts...leaves a cherry brown edge and small
>kerf.
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>3/4" ply....that is going to take 200+ watts. Unfortunately, 200+
>watt lasers are not something you can scratch build or easily find
>surplus (or on ebay). Usually you have to actually shell out big
>bucks for those...say $20,000.00 or so. At the point you realize it
>is going to cost $20,000, you order a dozen endmills from MSC. :-)
>
>

Also note a 200 W laser is going to require water cooling, probably require
three phase power, tanks of gas and 4000 - 10,000 W power input.

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Jon