Hello,

I'm completely NEW to laser cutting and engraving.

I've done some research on laser cutters and was inspired by this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWwiDnhjQlo

Objective is to produce Flight Simulator panels with back lighting (as in the video above).

Some of the information I've gather suggests the following:

1. 60 Watt should be enough for cutting acrylic/plastics
2. Having servo motors for laser positioning is critical
3. Use steel base plate and nothing reflective like Aluminum
4. Air filtration is very important
5. Water cooling is important

I live in the US so a US source would be preferred but NOT critical if my options are limited. I'd like the laser to operate on 110-120V but if not possible I could do 220-240V.

Please excuse any ignorance I may expose as I'm very new to laser cutting and engraving.

Cheers, Rob.