Re: laser manual ? Accu-sort model 20

Dude,
Jon is right. Accu-Sort lasers are designed to read bar-coded
labels at a distance of not more than about 4'. I have used their
scanners in distribution sortation systems for years. If you'd like
to verify this, call their engineering department in Telford, PA. The
number is in their web site.

Marv Frankel
Los Angeles

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Jon Elson <elson@...> wrote:
>
> turbulatordude wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I have an Accu-sort model 20 laser module.
> >
> > it appears to be a bar-code scanner and not just a single point
laser.
> >
> > I hope I can use it to cut black foam rubber sheets that are 1/4"
> > thick or thinner.
> Darn unlikely any kind of scanner device would have enough power
> to cut anything. Just for reasons of eye safety, they have to
> keep the power low. Also, visible wavelengths are not the best
> for cutting, and far IR is much more efficient for a laser to
> generate than the shorter wavelengths.
>
> Jon
>