Can you take a laser engraver and make into a laser CNC machine that actually cuts through stuff?
-Josh-
Can you take a laser engraver and make into a laser CNC machine that actually cuts through stuff?
-Josh-
Most laser engravers that I've seen can cut thru thin stuff like paper, some plastics etc.
but if your asking about metals then probably not enough wattage.
thanks
Michael T.
"If you don't stand for something, chances are, you'll fall for anything!"
Can you add more wattage though.
-Josh-
sure you can but sometimes the cost is very prohibitive and modifications can be extensive and not worth it unless the unit is on the cheaper side..
you would need a new laser tube and power supply (the two most expensive parts).
thanks
Michael T.
"If you don't stand for something, chances are, you'll fall for anything!"
Different Watt can cut through different things.
20W Thin Plastics
50W thin Metals
100 W can make .010 deep marks in Metals
I just did a test with our 10W Ostling Brand Laser and it will serrate coated plastic, but will not cut completely through.
Jef
Our LG series engraving machine also can do cutting.
When you want to do the cuttting, you should adjust to low speed from the software, meanwhile adjust to the bigger power.
Jenny from Jinan G.Weike Science&Tech
JENNY at wklaser.com
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