Talk:3W Laser

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Revision as of 06:17, 8 January 2018 by Eric (talk | contribs) (Added what i have heard on wattage needed for laser cutters. Correct me if I am wrong.)
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Granted i am in no way an optics expert, but from what I have seen is that you can use low powered lasers for laser cutting/engraving for wood. This is great for prototypes/art, but if you want to cut thick wood, metal, do laser welding, or do powder sintering/melting you need something in the 500W-10KW range.

--Eric (talk) 06:16, 8 January 2018 (UTC)