My DIY Co2 Laser Build pt5 - The machine is running and earning money.

The fifth and almost final part of my laser build project. The laser is now running and cutting well. There are still things to finish but nothing that affects safety or function.

[@Dex2R7]

That thing is a beast! Well done, sir. That bed is massive.

[@plasma453]

Thanks I'm pleased with it. 👍

[@jj8482]

Greattt job

[@design8studio]

Nice!

[@AhBastaCorny]

very nice!!! sana all!

[@PiefacePete46]

Thank you!... "LaserDave"? 😜

[@plasma453]

Haha I still plasma cut more than laser cut but that could change 😊

[@naeemn45]

Are there any plans to repeat what you have accomplished with this build? Thanks

[@plasma453]

No plans at the moments, in fact this machine has exceeded expectations. If I did it again I would change some things for sure.

[@macartneyb]

Great job. Nice size. What is the thickest material can you cut (ply wood)? Would you choose a higher power laser tube?

[@plasma453]

Thanks, I've only tried 10mm plywood with 2 passes. I think it would go thicker though and will try. I mainly cut acrylic at the moment. The higher you go in tube power makes engraving harder as the minimum you can run the tube at is about 10% this means that eventuality you exceed the speed/accuracy of the steppers and the time it takes to pulse the tube on and off.

[@jj8482]

hey bud can you do an alignment
video?

[@plasma453]

Yep am working on it, hopefully in the next few days.👍