Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CNC Laser Cutter

Rick,

Thanks for the info and the advise.

At $20T or so, it is not worth it. May have to look for other alternative
like a suitable high speed tool bit.

Weedy

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From: "skykotech" <rick@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 12:25 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CNC Laser Cutter


>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.
>
> 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. :-)
>
> But if you have the money...check out www.synrad.com or Coherent's
> Diamond series of CO2 lasers.
>
> Sometimes you can find a used laser of that power at laserresale.com
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> Rick
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