S01E19 - Laser Cutter Build
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มี.ค. 2017
- This week we talk shop on the laser cutter. Disclaimer: Laser Cutters can be very dangerous. This is not intended to be a guide or a how-to video. Use at your own risk.
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Chinese Laser Cutter: www.ebay.com/itm/High-Precise-...
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MY EARS, MY EARS!!! THAT MUSIC MAN...
FINALLY!!! Hell yea more of this you could do a whole series on the laser cutter. Electronics, optics, software, calibration!
i have some upgrades planned pretty soon, so we can get into all of that! thanks for the suggestion!
VERY NICE WORK GUY!!! CONGRATS!
Wow. Absolutely Love the simplicity. oh and really liked that animation 😉
bro your channel is the most underrated channel in youtube.. hope you get more subscribers..
Such a great channel... Really wish you would upload more content... Looking forward to your next video...
thanks man! i am working on that. we have a ton of content on the way!
Are there CAD files available for this machine anywhere? I have a lot of the same components so it would be super helpful for me. If not though good work ive been enjoying the lathe series.
Cool build dude
Tha's awesome man. I'd love to make some like that. Have a nice week.
Nice machine! Is it possible to get the files of the 3D printed parts?
Awesome video. Could you give me information on what you are or not able to cut with 40W laser? Is it possible to cut 0,3 mm brass sheet for example?
nicely done
I have a K40 and been wanting to upgrade to a 24x18 inch bed. Is the beam still strong enough at this larger size to cut 3mm acrylic? Do you have any plans or diagrams available for reference? I've been thinking about using 20x20 extruded aluminum for the frame and V-slot for the rails.
What was that cad software you used in the video
hello, friend, I'm happy for your laser machine, congratulations, will there be a tutorial or how can I acquire a manual to do mine? regards
Is the x-axis, which just consists of the hiwin rail, stiff enough in your experience?? Or will it result in "bowed" lines when acceleration is high and the moment of inertia of the laserhead leads to a force and thereby bending the rail?
Awesome looking machine :)
What kind of filament did you use?
I mean angles and guides details.
sorry for my English)
Can I use the preforated sheet for co2 laser bed?
What is the thickness of the sheet used in your bed?
VERY nice!
hi good video, what software do you use to perform the simulation???
Would you please describe what can you cut? what thicknest and what materials. Thank you for that information!
Nice build. Concern that you used clear plexiglass. What are you doing about eye protection. Should have used laser light blocking plexiglass. What is your cutting area? Thanks
good video man
Hey would you be able to engrave dark matt metal structures like Nickel Oxide?
Hi, you've made a really good job ^^ did you will release the cad file or can you just give us some quotation ? I would like to create my own laser cutter ^^
Ok...WANT! Good job.
So glad you've published this. I'm in the process of building mine.
Can you make a video about design details that didn't work so well in the end?
Do you have some sort of a parts list and suppliers?
Thanks!
Thanks Arnaud. I will go over some more details in the next video when I redesign a few parts. Hopefully it won't take me a month to upload the next video lol. As far as the parts list, the video discription has some of the parts, and I will be adding to the list in the next couple of days. I have to track down a few sources as most of this was bought more then a year ago. I would love to see what your working on if you want to post some photos.
Hi, can you tell me where did you buy mesh on table? Thx.
Hi! Very nice your job! You share the full project? Exactly intetested me the arduino firmware or resources. Can this share? Thank you the answer! Reg.: Zsolt
Nice! Keep up the good work! ;)
Could you pleeease give us access to the 3D model of this cutter? Love the animation by the way!
Hello, could you tell me how to render the aluminum profile in fusion 360? What you did is so amazing. Please help me.
Hi I’m New but the first 8 seconds of your vid made me sub 👍🏻
Hi, when using CO2 as assist gas, do you notice that there’s less smoke than when using just air? Or is it the same amount of smoke? Thank you!
Hey guys! I've been looking for some project for CNC aplications. It looks so great! Do u have the project posted some where? I would like to build it at home. Thank u for your videos, go ahead!!!
+pol barbena thanks! I am working on a website now where I will post all the projects I have done so far. I probably won't make specific plans, but I will release the cad models and software. I hope to have it up in the next few months
awesome stuff, may I offer a bit of constructive criticism, try cutting the music or turning it way down when your talking. Its super distracting. I know its trying to add that professional touch, but I's sure I'm not the only one that watches your videos for the great content, and not your background music selection.
+EitriBrokkr thanks, you are right, and a lesson I have learned since making that video. Check out some of my newer stuff
I have a number of questions on this build, and am interested in building, as it looks like a very good design. Where can i find more info on this project?
You can find the cad for the project on our website. Physicsanonymous.com.
Another question, are you using the control card of the Chinese machines?
Great laser cutter! I kinda want to build one now...
One question: how do you know the acrylic is opaque to IR? is it a special grade of acrylic or something?
Good question, that was my first concern when I saw the clear acrylic. Nice job though.
which software did you use to make that animation ?? someone tell me plzz
What's the backstop made from? As in, what material stops the laser when it's done cutting?
+Isaac Marcus what you see in the video is just a sheet of acrylic. It's painted on one side which is why it's gray. It worked ok but eventually started to warp and get pretty nasty the more you cut on it. I have changed it for some thin ceramic tile from home Depot since then and that seems to work really well. Absorbs the laser with no signs of wear or reflection.
Hoo lee fak! it's beautiful.... including the cat :D
Hello from stockholm, I have seen with enough attention and pleasure your videos, I have just one word, excellent. Surely you will reach the hundred thousand subscribers quickly, relative to this video, is it possible to share plans? Both mechanical and electronic. thank you
TOP parabens, sou do brasil.
might as well just buy a tube from lightobject and a power supply. lol
Plese tell me what I do to bay stencil cutter plastic paper stencil cutter only this for air spray Plese advice me if a3 work are not
What is the maximum size x/y you can cut?
I'd recommend a flip-up cover for the controls just in cast one of the fuzz-balls lands/steps on that area of the case.
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Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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@Dax Ryland you are welcome =)
What is the co2 tank for?
Hola, yo estoy pensando hacerla mas grande con la misma controladora y electronica, pero al cambiar poleas y correas por otras mas grandes, se desfasa en pasos de motores y no corresponde el corte con las medidas que se da, sabe alguien como calibrar los pasos de los motores x--y con esta controladora?
Gracias y un saludo
I want it!!!😭😭
how did you cut the 1/4 inch acrylic?
All the acrylic was cut on the laser cutter itself, with the exception of the main lid. I cut that by hand in a bandsaw.
@@PhysicsAnonymous Thanks for the reply, was the 1/4 inch size hard to cut with the 40w tube? btw the link you provided sends me back to the youtube channel.
Can u share the body . measurements...
I've been trying all day to play your video, but it's not working ☹☹
More detail
Hi, I really loved your project, I would like to replicate it, you can send me the STL files, and the sketch of the project, I'm from Mexico, I'm willing to pay
As someone working for a company that uses lasers to cut holes in car frames at their factory's, I would highly suggest you to paint that thing black. It sure does look nice but that laser is way to dangerous to be in an open space.
I had a colleague who walked in a room where our robot was busy working on a car. The guy never looked at the laser but by just walking in the room he got hit by a diffuse beam, making him partly blind... If you do want to look at it, at least use protective glass (in the same color as the laser). But even then, never look at the source.
in this case, the laser is uv.. so what color -uv should the safety glasses be ?
maximum woof what about uv protection? Or do you think you need to wear sunglasses only to see some shades darker...
Two things: First, laser safety glasses are not all equal. They need to be certified for the particular wavelength of the c02 tube, so get the right ones.
Second, you shouldn't use clear acrylic for the side panels. I know it's cool to see everything working, but get some thin steel or aluminium for the sides and a tinted polycarbonate for the lid. C02 lasers don't cut poly, so it's "relatively" safe to use. I'm starting my build now with an 80W RECI tube and I'm doing my safety stuff at the start. It's nice to have two functional eyes ;)
Great point. That's 2 functional eyes. "Dang!" Don't look at laser with remaining eye!!!
Can you get me some 3d modle about this machine?Such as Soldiworks..
would anyone recommend buying an 80w laser tube from aliexpress?
about all in all what was the total cost?
I 2nd this. How much did everything cost in the end? Also, where did you source the plexiglass from?
hey. thanks for the video! i have bought a patreon to access your building plan, but it isn't possible because of a wrong token. Please contact me. Thanks!
Hay Guys.
I'm Gary from CT and would like to know how I can get a private message to you. Oh, you are really doing a nice job on your channel!
really? co2? That doesnt sound right with a co2 laser since the gas will absorb the laser radiation beatifully. The energy the laser photons have matches exactly the energy that is needed to activate the CO2 (obviously since that is how a laser light is created) and so would cause a new emmision in a random direction. I wouldnt be suprised if you would lose 50% of the power by doing that. I personally would go with N2 or normal air for the easy things.
And a word of warning: The tube is a 30w tube but overdriven to 40w. So if you want to extend the life you shouldnt go over 70% power.
Hey if your still monitoring, I've tried subscribing to your patreon with not much success you give a link to a website to download plans which doesnt exist. So how bout doing it the simple way, a paypal address how much do you want and I send x dollars and you supply a download link? Greetings from the colonies downunder.
Laser source explain
It's a k40 fiy
Great video! Also, I thought your speech/music mix was good. What is the name of the song?
vervelende miziek
Can’t hear you over the music.
for the love of god kill that ANNOYING music track.
it made this unwatchable.
wtf is with every maker video having this hyper annoying music under it?
I agree... loud garbage
Great video made less than great with the crappy music (code for sound) Why do video creators incorporate electronic noise generation? It doesn't add to the experience.
the music is annoying