Laser cutting

[mark270981]

Anyone have one? Looking to make an investment into one..........but haven't got a scooby do?

[Sheik Maboutie]

Hi Mark

Yes I have one from HPC, great machine and a great company to deal with, what sort of material do you want to cut ?

SM

[tusses]

depends what you want to do with it ?

I'd expect in a setup like you have, that anything less than 150w/220w would be a toy.
Even then I'd say you'd need prob need more.

Also, unlike CNC, they are finiky things, so I'd say get 2 machines if you will be relying on them.

[mark270981]

Not sure what we will be offering on it yet.

Definitely want to cut acrylic lettering on it, this will be the more intricate stuff that needs a finer radius that 3mm.

I have a pal who has one, so he can do most of our requirement, but its always good to get it done in house.

[tusses]

what sort of thicknesses do you want to cut.
and the bed size you need for your largest job.

80-100w will cut 4mm and 6mm Acrylic ok

a more powerfull laser and you loose the engraving option for most materials.
something to bear in mind

I've got a 60w and a 40w and I'm making another 60w one when I get a chance
60w is ok for the thinner stuff .. bit slow though