Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: (was cutting fabric ? now LASERs -- laser cutting denim!

Hi, well thanks very much for taking the time to shoot video, i enjoyed it
very much. how could anybody knock a laser cutter for the money you have
invested. you definately take pride in your workmanship! thanks, brian f.

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From: "skykotech" <rick@...>
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Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 2:56 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: (was cutting fabric ? now LASERs -- laser
cutting denim!


> Ok guys, I just made a short (relatively) video of my CO2 laser
> cutting denim! The laser is fixed to the Z axis of my mill and the
> table moves the cloth under the beam. I cut the power way down to 12
> watts for the video, and feedrate of 40IPM. Probably could have gone
> lower on power and faster on feed.
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> Before you laugh at my somewhat crude setup, realize that I have all
> of $31.53 invested in it (laser was free scrap from hospital and just
> needed coolant sensor cleaned, lens was $25 on ebay, windowscreen the
> remaining $6.53). :-)
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> Video is posted in the video section on my website www.skyko.com
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> Enjoy!
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> Rick
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