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  1. Best K40 settings for laser cutting Derlin sheets

    I'm trying to cut sheets of Derlin that are about 1/16" thick. The problem is that the plastic clumps up on the cut edges and the sheet bends and warps during cutting.

    What is the best percentage...
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    Re: Automatic foldable CNC Plasma Cutter

    Yeah. If anything, I can just get a box trailer and secure the CNC plasma cutter in there.
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    Automatic foldable CNC Plasma Cutter

    Hi everyone,

    Is there is CNC machine that can cut 4' x 8' metal sheets that's on 4 wheels, but the legs fold up as you push it towards the bed of a pickup truck? Kinda like the video link here:...
  4. Question about manufacturing products from thin materials

    This question is more for my education really, I don't have plans to do this just yet.

    If a company was to manufacture products from thin materials (<2mm), what automation machinery exists to do...
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    Re: Machining Plastic Sheets

    StrawberryBoi, for your info, it's mainly 2D cuts for now, but I may expand into 3D cuts eventually.

    Everyone's feedback is interesting tho, so I'll probably just have to test different methods...
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    Machining Plastic Sheets

    There isn't a category for plastic on this website, so I guess I'll post here for now.

    I have a CNC router (Shapeoko 3) that works well. I would like to machine stuff from thin sheets of plastic...
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    Re: Recommended Desktop CNC Router

    Ooooo, thank you for the feedback! I checked out the Bulkman kit and that looks like a good first one for me. Thank you!
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    Recommended Desktop CNC Router

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm hoping to get a desktop CNC router that can cut plastic sheets as thick as 4mm, while using a wood base as a sacrificial piece, for my projects. I understand this thread is about...
  9. Re: Building my own CNC Laser Cutter that cuts metal

    Thanks you guys, looks like cutting metals won't be an option for me.

    Can I use a 40W CO2 laser to cut Polycarbonate and FR4 (carbon fiber) tho?
  10. Re: Building my own CNC Laser Cutter that cuts metal

    Oh, and being able to cut Polycarbonate and FR4 (carbon fiber) as well.
  11. Building my own CNC Laser Cutter that cuts metal

    Hi Everyone,

    I'm currently designing a CNC Laser cutter that can cut sheets of copper, bronze or brass, aluminum, and steel up to 2mm or 3mm thick. I have done some research online and it seems...
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    Trying to build my own CNC Laser cutter

    Hi everyone,

    I'm currently designing my own laser cutter, for hobby purposes. I already have the design of the CNC made, but I have some questions about the laser cutting part. I thought about...
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