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02-05-2016 #1
ok I will join but question based off the feed back this is the machine I decided to buy ( Water Cooling 50W CO2 Laser Engraving Machine Engraver Cutter Build-in Air Pump){http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1215452...&ul_noapp=true} what do you think
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02-05-2016 #2
Advice for when it arrives water cooling is vital letting the tube get over temp will kill it very quickly, operating at 100% will reduce life of tube so use minimum required to do job, there are suppliers of MDF and PLY for laser cutting that cut much easier and better than standard supplies couple fo examples just first to come up on google below these have been manufactured for laser cutting and some older PLY etc is difficult to cut with laser. Make sure mirrors and lenses are always kept clean and aligned and protect eyes at all times.
https://hobarts.com/sheet-materials/...mdf_124_15_55/
https://www.kitronik.co.uk/materials...xkxRoCq_rw_wcB
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02-05-2016 #3
And for the love of machinery, use deionised water and 5% automotive antifreeze as coolant. Not tap water.
https://emvioeng.com
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04-05-2016 #4
thanks guys you have all been a huge help and have saved me a lot of time money and headache i thank you all for the great advice.
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04-05-2016 #5
By the way is there basic software that will allow me to do different font letters and different shapes.
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05-05-2016 #6https://emvioeng.com
Machine tools and 3D printing supplies. Expanding constantly.
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05-05-2016 #7
Don't use a lot of the other software mentioned but inkscape has many plugins that tend to be missed, but I use inkscape to generate G-code directly for my engraver/cutter powerful program once you get to know your way around and its free.
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