Re: Laser Engraving

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "norclippet" <norclippet@w...>
wrote:

>
> I would like to fit a laser engraver onto my small CNC mill to do
> engraving (marking) on polished stainless steel. Does anyone know of
> a reasonably priced laser head which has sufficient power for marking
> stainless?
>

For a Constant Wave (non pulsed) 1024nM NdYAg laser you would need
about a 50watt to get a good mark (brown) - That is going to require a
huge power supply and support equipment.