[cob]

hello i am knew to this in the laser field but i knowtice that we might be able to use a laser for the stuff that we do is there a laser mill out there for sale that is just like a brigeport mill for sale if there is can someone guide me in the right direction.

thanks

[Tweakie]

Because there is no physical contact between the cutting tool and the workpiece laser cutters don't have to be so rigidly constructed as a Bridgeport consequently they don't look very much like a milling machine.

Obviously it depends on your budget but you could cut wood and plastic parts for an investment of a few thousand dollars but to cut metal parts a few tens of thousands of dollars would be required.

Out of curiosity, what type and size of parts do you have in mind to use a laser for ?

Tweakie.

[cob]

the type of parts are bassically like this Laser Tube Cutting also some 3/8 alumium plates i figure that they would be a lot faster using a laser the only thing I am concern about is how well will it hold the tollerences and also will it distort the metal with the heat.

[epilotdk]

To cut alu that thick you really need a water jet cutter. You are in mega$$$$$ territory here.