Proper rated safety goggles (what works for a blue or green diode laser might not work for one that uses infrared light). This can include safety glasses, a fire extinguisher, and higher quality lasers require water cooling systems and gas assist that require a water chiller and air compressor. Always ALWAYS research what kind of laser cutter/engraver you have so you know the proper safety equipment to get. Even some of the lowest wattage laser diodes can blind you, burn you, shock/electrocute you, or start a fire. No matter what shape, size, power or type of laser you have, they can cause some serious harm. Laser cutters come in all shapes and sizes. If the winner of the Epilog Laser Contest takes a look at this, I hope I help you out on starting your journey into laser cutting!!! The problems that come with each (focusing primarily on the type I got). I will be covering the different kinds of lasers and why you may or may not buy a certain one. I hope this helps people that are having troubles with their laser cutter, or helps people who are considering purchasing one make up their mind. I did tons of research from about 15 different sources so I was prepared with getting my laser and I still ran into some hiccups.
I just recently got what is known as a "Cheap Chinese Laser" it is specifically a 50W Orion Motor Tech Laser Cutter that can be purchased from Amazon or even Walmart. One thing I know for sure, is that when you first get a laser cutter, or start working with one it can be difficult if you don't have someone to help you. But Laser cutting is so precise that for a Subtractive Manufacturing tool it hardly creates any waste or scrap material unlike CNC Milling and is much faster than Additive Manufacturing processes like 3D Printing. It may not be as versatile as CNC Milling or an Additive Manufacturing process like 3D Printing.
And engrave into most materials also.Īs far as Subtractive Manufacturing goes Laser Cutting can be considered as important as CNC Milling. Cut through all different materials at different thicknesses. They can make precise marks on almost any material. Laser cutters are an amazing tool to have.
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