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  1. #1
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    Nov 2011
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    upgrade 100watt co2 laser to metal cutter

    hello, i own a 100watt co2 laser and i was thinking to upgrade the machine to cut some thin metal with it. now dont know much what should i look for , any suggestion what to buy for an upgrade to replace the main head. how to install or retro fits to co2 laser machine. i know i will need to add oxygen or nitrogen to cut metal. can i use the same air-line to push in the gas or not??

    the laser machine its a generic Chinese machine 1000x900mm , rdworks software , ruida 644 board, 100 watt tube, power supply output 40kv to laser tube.

    thank you for any input.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
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    Re: upgrade 100watt co2 laser to metal cutter

    Sorry, but the answer is simple. No. A metalcutting CO2 laser has a completely different head and controller system. Also the assist gas (probably O2) will need high-pressure piping, valves, solenoids etc. Then there is the focus system and much much more.

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