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  1. #1
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    Corian Laser Cutting

    I am planing to build a DIY CNC laser cutting machine to cut a 7mm corian using a 120W CO2 chinese laser tube.
    Any body try this before? and for laser experts is this possible?

    Thanks,
    Abdullah

  2. #2
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    S A Abdullah,
    yes you can cut 7mm corian using 120 or even less
    Good Luck

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by lazerawy View Post
    S A Abdullah,
    yes you can cut 7mm corian using 120 or even less
    Good Luck
    Lazerawy,
    I am looking at getting a 120w-150w Laser from China. I have been told that at this power they are less stable. Is this your experience? Do you have any advice on getting a Chinese Laser with 80w power or greater?
    Warren

  4. #4
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    yes, that is right!
    All chinese lasers over 100W are not stable in output power. We have here a 80W laser and sometimes the power fluctuating some times. Dont buy a laser over 100W!


    best regards
    Michael

  5. #5
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    What are you cutting out? What edge cut quality do you need?

  6. #6
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    Mar 2004
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    Talking

    If your cutting any thin sections clean through, the Corian can warp.
    I make harmonicas from Corian and some colors are unusable.
    I know that sounds weird but darker colors get allot hotter than light colors.
    I cut it at 4 inches per min using a 2hp Hitachi router, 2 flute endmill.
    I am also using an Exair cold air gun. It helps allot but some colors still warp.
    I tried running some through a planer ( scary) and it warped the h@ll out of it.
    Beautiful finish though.

  7. #7
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    Apr 2008
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    hello
    I am planing to build a DIY CNC laser cutting machine to cut a 20mm wood
    what type of laser tube ?
    what laser power in watts?
    price in us $?
    thanks,
    maher

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