Laser Cutter: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(Redirected page to Laser cutter) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Laser Cutter}} | |||
An open-source, digitally-controlled laser cutter is in development by [http://labs.nortd.com/lasersaur/ Lasersaur].[[File:Lasersaur.jpg|right|thumb|220px]] | |||
There are instructions for a homemade laser cutter [http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-start-slicing-stuff-for-under-50-dol/step6/Follow-me-as-I-discover-a-laser-cutter/ here]. | |||
http://www.instructables.com/id/CO2-laser-that-cuts-sheet-metal/ - CNC laser cutter for metal. There is evidence that by using laser engraver tubes ($200 each), say 10 of them, an industrial power laser can be put together at reasonable cost. The challenge is to work out the optics for paralleling the beams | |||
This one looks interesting - http://eng-serve.net/buildlog/cnc_laser/index.php?pg=152&dir=desc. Meant to be a partly self-replicating, cheap, CNC laser. | |||
Some more self build or repaired laser cutters on [http://www.buildlog.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=16 BuildLog.Net] | |||
See also | |||
* [[CO2 Laser]] | |||
* [[High Power Diode Laser]] | |||
* [[Laser Printed Circuit Board Prototyper]] | |||
Revision as of 07:24, 28 July 2011
| Laser Cutter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Home | Research & Development | Bill of Materials | Manufacturing Instructions | User's Manual | User Reviews | 
| |
An open-source, digitally-controlled laser cutter is in development by Lasersaur.
There are instructions for a homemade laser cutter here.
http://www.instructables.com/id/CO2-laser-that-cuts-sheet-metal/ - CNC laser cutter for metal. There is evidence that by using laser engraver tubes ($200 each), say 10 of them, an industrial power laser can be put together at reasonable cost. The challenge is to work out the optics for paralleling the beams
This one looks interesting - http://eng-serve.net/buildlog/cnc_laser/index.php?pg=152&dir=desc. Meant to be a partly self-replicating, cheap, CNC laser.
Some more self build or repaired laser cutters on BuildLog.Net
See also