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  1. Can a Co2 Laser with a Metal cutting head cut lighter materials also ?

    Hello all.
    I currently own a 100W Co2 Laser and use it to cut a variety of materials like MDF, Foam, Paper Boards etc.
    However it seems the machine is nearing its end of life and I was in the...
  2. CNC Spindle power for machining Billet Aluminium ?

    Hi,
    I would like some help in chooising a CNC machine/Spindle that I can use to machine billet aluminium to make small RC parts.

    Was wondering if I can get some help whther 2.2Kw would be enough...
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    Running a 4 axis foam cutter from arduino ?

    I am building a low cost 4 axis hot wire foam CNC. Want to avoid using Mach3 due to the cost. Instead would like to use Ardunio and Pololu stepper drives ( like they use on 3d printers )

    My...
  4. Chinese 80W laser AWC608 - Speed/power questions

    Ok guys, I have my DIY 80W CO2 laser going. Had to figure out some crazy Chinese instructions on AWC608 manual . Still cannot figure out the following and would be glad to get some help here.

    1....
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    Re: Lightpath alignment on DIY CO2 Laser setup

    Thanks for helping. After hacking my brains at it for several hours i finally got to to the bottom of this. It was the X axis twisting itself at one end, due to uneven belt tensions, and causing one...
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    Lightpath alignment on DIY CO2 Laser setup

    Hi all,
    I setup a 1300x900 80W Flying optics laser. I have everything working and the lightpath aligned (almost) and all. Have already cut out MDF/Acrylic but have one issue that I am not able to...
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    Re: Threaded rod, Leadscrew, or belt drive ?

    Thanks All

    I got some M8 threaded rod. Would it be better to go with higher thickness, say M12 ? Also the rod isnt straight, so would wobble around. I guess need to do flexible coupling to save...
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    Threaded rod, Leadscrew, or belt drive ?

    Guys,
    I am planning to build my first 4 axis hot wire cutting CNC. Have seen several DIY videos, and threads for the builds. My machine size would be approx 4ft 2 ft.
    Confused as to whether I...
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