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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

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    I would have an issue with having an acrylic grill on my car....

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    I thought he was cutting metal as well?
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    Or are you talking about vending machine choice C-4?

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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    His laser cant cut metal
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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    Out of curiosity, how much did your laser cutter cost? Also, is it quiet? I keep reading they are quiet but they don't ever give anything to compare it to.

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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    Maximum size of my current laser is 9"*14". It will not cut metal. I am planning on building a benchtop CNC machine which will cut metal as well, up to 18"*30". The laser is fairly quiet. Loudest part is the stepper motors which create various tones as they move the laser head. Some parts like gears make for interesting little melodies. The support equipment is basically same as an aquarium.
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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    Cuts neoprene foam, huh? I could think of some great uses for that. Custom insulation for benchers, for example...
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    I would have to take a look around for an MSDS for neoprene. Bet it smokes a bit. I ran some black rubber sheet once. Cut just fine, but I had to immediately scrub gobs of black soot out of the machine. Looked like someone lit a fire inside after cutting a 1" circle.
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    You really have to be careful when you do anything that smokes a lot so you don't screw up the optics.

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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    The final mirror and focusing lens has a protective air purge, but yeah... nothing with chlorine in it (no PVC) as it'll haze the optics bad. Everything smokes to some degree. Not everything instantly turns the insides to black goo.
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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    I want to see a case build that looks like that lamp... Would be so nice.
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    Default Re: Fun from the Laser Cutter

    Quote Originally Posted by luciusad2004 View Post
    I want to see a case build that looks like that lamp... Would be so nice.
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