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After we get a bigger space we should think about getting a laser cutter. Buying one would be the easiest way, but building one ourselves would be much cooler.


There are a few open source projects going, the biggest one is 'lasersaur'[2]. Their BOM sums up to a round 5000€, but a lot of stuff can be replaced by cheaper or used parts (like the frame).
We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff.  
 


== What kind of Laser? ==  
== What kind of Laser? ==  
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* Diode Laser: Limited power
* Diode Laser: Limited power


We want an CO2 based system as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1])
We have an CO2 based system which is good as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1])




== Features ==
== Features ==
* Big build area (over 1m length would be cool)
* Big build area (120 x 90 cm )
* Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source )
* Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO
* 50-100W CO2  
* 80W CO2  
* Switchable second/third laser source for additional YAG based laser to cut metal


== Finance ==  
== Finance ==  


A few members already stated interest in using one, build one and even finance one! You are great! =)
When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h.
Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone....


But when we have this thing running, we need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-8000h.
== Handover ==
Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone....
Videos:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0


== Inspiration ==  
== Inspiration ==  

Revision as of 20:33, 7 December 2014

 
LaserCutter

Release status: experimental [box doku]

Description A Laser to cut stuff
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We bought a laser! This page should be used for documenting stuff.


What kind of Laser?

There are some differences between gas based (CO2) lasers and Fibre or YAG Lasers.

  • CO2: Good for everything except metal
  • YAG: Good for metal but not much else
  • Diode Laser: Limited power

We have an CO2 based system which is good as more materials can be cut/engraved with them. (see [1])


Features

  • Big build area (120 x 90 cm )
  • Red light mode for dry run (could need a second laser source ) - TODO
  • 80W CO2

Finance

When we have this thing running, we maybe need to think how we can get the costs back in. A 100W laser tube costs around 1200€ and has a lifetime of 6000-10000h. Comes down to 1€ for 5 minutes for the tube alone....

Handover

Videos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/peterfroehlich/37Y0h0

Inspiration

Some connectors: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/satiredun/15868308421/sizes/o/

Sources

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