I have 40W CO2 laser for engraving my handmade pens, very curious if it will work on graphite. CO2 lasers produce wavelength that is best absorbed by carbon compounds (if you think of it it's kinda obvious at least for physics trained person like me))) so probably it would work even better! Gonna look for graphite brushes in the shop to try it out) If it works it would be a huge deal for me as I wanted to incorporate some silver details on my pens but ordering them made by jewelry makers would be too expensive. Please share your cheap process of casting, can't wait to venture into this!
I learned a lot trying stuff I theoretically know it won’t work but it does in reality. Blue laser didn’t have an effect on my graphite but again mine is just a weak diode laser but when I tried my infrared it worked so I’m assuming a fiber laser would be even better for that application. Looking forward to your test results on the carbon brush. I’ll will make the casting video soon. Thanks for watching
@@leanmixture CO2 is infrared but a little bit different frequency then diod infrared you have. fiber lasers are hit or miss, they unfortunately don't work on a lot of organic materials. I really hate this as they are much more precise machines but don't work in my craft(
That's pretty cool, how powerful is a laser like that? I've been tempted to get 3d printer to play with for a while. Not for casting stuff but they look like a lot of fun to experiment with.
It’s a small desktop laser with a 2 watt infrared laser. I think a laser engraver/ cutter is much more efficient and fun if I have to choose between it and a 3D printer. Thanks for watching.
I have 40W CO2 laser for engraving my handmade pens, very curious if it will work on graphite. CO2 lasers produce wavelength that is best absorbed by carbon compounds (if you think of it it's kinda obvious at least for physics trained person like me))) so probably it would work even better! Gonna look for graphite brushes in the shop to try it out) If it works it would be a huge deal for me as I wanted to incorporate some silver details on my pens but ordering them made by jewelry makers would be too expensive. Please share your cheap process of casting, can't wait to venture into this!
I learned a lot trying stuff I theoretically know it won’t work but it does in reality. Blue laser didn’t have an effect on my graphite but again mine is just a weak diode laser but when I tried my infrared it worked so I’m assuming a fiber laser would be even better for that application. Looking forward to your test results on the carbon brush. I’ll will make the casting video soon. Thanks for watching
@@leanmixture CO2 is infrared but a little bit different frequency then diod infrared you have. fiber lasers are hit or miss, they unfortunately don't work on a lot of organic materials. I really hate this as they are much more precise machines but don't work in my craft(
@@avelkmthanks for letting me know. I thought a fiber laser will do a much better job. I appreciate your input.
Will yiu be posting the casting? Im curious about your vacuum set up!
Yes I will
He never made the casting video.
Great ideas! I'll look forward to seeing your casting results.
Thank you 🙏
Did you show the results?
I’ve been working on the road ever since I made this video. I’ll make one pouring silver in it asap. Thanks for watching
@@leanmixture thank you for the info I have a 50w galvo at the house I wanted to see the details in that mold
Can you make some custom molds for me? How can I contact you?
Contactleanmixture@gmail.com
May I ask where you procured the Block of Graphite?
Amazon sells them $5 each I think
That's pretty cool, how powerful is a laser like that? I've been tempted to get 3d printer to play with for a while. Not for casting stuff but they look like a lot of fun to experiment with.
It’s a small desktop laser with a 2 watt infrared laser. I think a laser engraver/ cutter is much more efficient and fun if I have to choose between it and a 3D printer. Thanks for watching.
Where can you find cost-effective graphite blocks? Every time I go online trying to find them the price is absurd...
I get it for $5 a piece from amazon they come in a pack of two for $10
Very interesting. I doubt that I buy a laser to do such things, however, I enjoy all your content and unique perspective on investing.
Thanks it’s just for fun. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Very interesting. I look forward to seeing more 👍😊
Subbed liked and appreciated
Thank you 🙏
What’s the deepest you’ve gone?
0.8 mm after 20 passes
👍