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A low-cost laser cutter ($1-2k) can be made using laser engraver parts. | A low-cost laser cutter ($1-2k) can be made using laser engraver parts. | ||
*The CO2 laser tube - | *The CO2 laser tube - [http://stores.shop.ebay.com/CNCOLETECH__W0QQ_armrsZ1 $500] for 80 Watts | ||
*Laser tube mount | *Laser tube mount | ||
*power supply | *power supply | ||
*focus lens | *focus lens - $65 at [http://cgi.ebay.com/Dia-18mm-ZnSe-Focus-Lens-for-CO2-Laser-Engraver_W0QQitemZ160370554400QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2556d47620] | ||
*lens mount | *lens mount | ||
*reflection mirror | *reflection mirror | ||
Revision as of 18:01, 25 October 2009
Introduction
A low-cost laser cutter ($1-2k) can be made using laser engraver parts.
- The CO2 laser tube - $500 for 80 Watts
- Laser tube mount
- power supply
- focus lens - $65 at [1]
- lens mount
- reflection mirror
- mirror mount
Resources
- Excellent resources for homebrew lasers - http://planetstephanie.net/hi-tech-fun/lasers/
- Here's an Instructables laser cutter for thousands of dollars - [2]
- Not CO2, but still a homebrew laser engraver for $60, 1/4 watt - [3]