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|name= CNC laser cutter/engraver, 40W
 
|name= CNC laser cutter/engraver, 40W
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|author= [[User:Jmpoure|jmpoure]], Julien
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|author= [[User:Jmpoure|jmpoure]], Julien, eloib
 
|proposal_date= 15/05/2013
 
|proposal_date= 15/05/2013
 
|abstract1= This projects aims to build a small 40W CNC laser cutter / engraver
 
|abstract1= This projects aims to build a small 40W CNC laser cutter / engraver
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This project aims to build a small laser CNC at the lowest possible cost for learning purpose.
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This project is a personal project which aims to build a small laser CNC at the lowest possible cost for learning purpose.
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At Electrolab, we have a [http://www.electrolab.fr/2013/03/20/begin-phase-two/ huge laser] in stock waiting to be used and this project is unrelated. But it may help us understand more about laser technology and learn how to build a custom device.
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We may also collaborate with Amiens hacker club on that project (Eloib, www.etolab.com).
  
 
There is a need for a small and versatile CNC laser cutter/engraver:
 
There is a need for a small and versatile CNC laser cutter/engraver:
 
* Cutting small wood / acrylic parts.
 
* Cutting small wood / acrylic parts.
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* Engaving aluminium parts.
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* Engaving aluminium / metal parts.
  
 
The devices should not require too much space and should be cheap, around 1000 EUR maximum.
 
The devices should not require too much space and should be cheap, around 1000 EUR maximum.
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= Buildlog.net laser =
 
= Buildlog.net laser =
  
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While searching the Internet, I found this small [http://www.buildlog.net/wiki/doku.php?id=2x:2.x_laser Buildlog.Net] 40W CO2 laser, licensed by Barton Dring under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.
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While searching the Internet, I found this small [http://www.buildlog.net/wiki/doku.php?id=2x:2.x_laser Buildlog.Net 2.x] 40W CO2 laser, designed by Barton Dring and licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.
  
 
[[File:Render020.JPG|450px|thumb|right|Buildlog.net 2.0 laser]]
 
[[File:Render020.JPG|450px|thumb|right|Buildlog.net 2.0 laser]]
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Follow these links for a complete description:
 
Follow these links for a complete description:
 
* [http://buildlog.net/cnc_laser/index.php Buildlog.net]
 
* [http://buildlog.net/cnc_laser/index.php Buildlog.net]
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* [http://buildlog.net/forum/index.php Buildlog.net forum]
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* [http://buildlog.net/forum/index.php Buildlog.net forum] and [http://buildlog.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2063 new member intro]
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/wiki/doku.php?id=2x:2.x_laser Buildlog.net wiki]  
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/wiki/doku.php?id=2x:2.x_laser Buildlog.net wiki]  
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* [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12864 Scalable Laser 2.x - Gantry, Frame, Skins and Drive Mods]
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/documents/sm_laser_main_asm.zip Parts in STEP format].
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/documents/sm_laser_main_asm.zip Parts in STEP format].
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html Drawings].
 
* [http://www.buildlog.net/sm_laser/drawings.html Drawings].
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* [http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/erp/bom.html?partNo=D30025 Bill of materials].
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* [http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/erp/bom.html?partNo=D30025 Bill of materials]. Warning: does not include laser and AC/DC.
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* [http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/laser_calcs.htm Laser Optics Calculator] and [http://www.buildlog.net/cnc_laser/cnc_build_research.htm research documents].
  
 
= Technical details =
 
= Technical details =
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* Working area: 12” x 20” x 4” = 304,8 mm x 508 mm x 101,6 mm
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* Laser: 40W CO2 lasers sealed gas laser.
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I would like to upgrade Buildlog 2.x laser to 60W and later 80-100W.
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* Working area: 12” x 20” x 4” = 304,8 mm x 508 mm x 101,6 mm. Could be extended to a larger area.
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* Laser: 60 watt co2 laser tube(later upgradeable to 80-100 watt)
 
* Structure: Openrail or Makerslide.
 
* Structure: Openrail or Makerslide.
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* Axes : X and Y axes. Z axes is modified manually.
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* Axes : X and Y axes.
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* Lift platform with motor (Z axe?).
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* Fume extraction.
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* Water cooling.
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* Red Dot Pointer.
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* Should run under MACH3 and LinuxCNC
  
 
More details: http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/
 
More details: http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/
  
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= Cutting materials =
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To obtain that, we must use Scalable Laser 2.x script.
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= Materials =
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This is only what is expected.
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Cutting:
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* Acrilyc (no PVC)
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* Dark plastic
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* Wood
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Engraving:
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* Wood
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* Glass
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* Anodized Aluminum
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* Granite
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= Supply =
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We don't want to order from US based companies, as delivery costs are too high. So we are looking for european suppliers.
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== Laser tubes ==
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It seems that 40W entry-level laser tubes are extremely cheap on eBay:
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* [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hign-Quality-40W-CO2-Sealed-Laser-Engraver-Tube-Water-Cool-70cm-Engraving/230781149661?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D7720871579171071482%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26sd%3D230926444050%26 Hign Quality 40W CO2 Sealed Laser Engraver Tube Water Cool 70cm Engraving] (eBay.co.uk) = 70 GPB + 55GPB
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By comparision, 60W tubes are more expensive:
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* [http://cgi.ebay.fr/60W-CO2-Sealed-laser-tube-for-graveur-laser-/150506626185?pt=FR_YO_PME_ImprimerieInfographie&hash=item230ae4dc89 60W laser tube water cooling for CO2 laser engraver] = 220 EUR + 95 EUR
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I am currently looking for a cheap 60W tube.
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== Aluminium and plastic parts ==
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6061-T6 Aluminium
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= Phase 1: mechanics and rails =
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= Phase 2: electronics and laser =
  
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This is only expected:
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Be the force with us :)
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* Acrylique
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Latest revision as of 09:42, 28 May 2013

CNC laser cutter/engraver, 40W
Auteur jmpoure, Julien, eloib
Date de proposition 15/05/2013
Tags du projet CNC, laser, cutter, engraver, CO2
Type de projet

Projet personnel de jmpoure, Julien, eloib

Projet CNC laser cutter/engraver, 40W

This projects aims to build a small 40W CNC laser cutter / engraver




This project is a personal project which aims to build a small laser CNC at the lowest possible cost for learning purpose.

At Electrolab, we have a huge laser in stock waiting to be used and this project is unrelated. But it may help us understand more about laser technology and learn how to build a custom device.

We may also collaborate with Amiens hacker club on that project (Eloib, www.etolab.com).

There is a need for a small and versatile CNC laser cutter/engraver:

  • Cutting small wood / acrylic parts.
  • Engaving aluminium / metal parts.

The devices should not require too much space and should be cheap, around 1000 EUR maximum.

Buildlog.net laser

While searching the Internet, I found this small Buildlog.Net 2.x 40W CO2 laser, designed by Barton Dring and licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.

Buildlog.net 2.0 laser

Follow these links for a complete description:

Technical details

I would like to upgrade Buildlog 2.x laser to 60W and later 80-100W.

  • Working area: 12” x 20” x 4” = 304,8 mm x 508 mm x 101,6 mm. Could be extended to a larger area.
  • Laser: 60 watt co2 laser tube(later upgradeable to 80-100 watt)
  • Structure: Openrail or Makerslide.
  • Axes : X and Y axes.
  • Lift platform with motor (Z axe?).
  • Fume extraction.
  • Water cooling.
  • Red Dot Pointer.
  • Should run under MACH3 and LinuxCNC

More details: http://www.buildlog.net/blog/2011/02/buildlog-net-2-x-laser/

To obtain that, we must use Scalable Laser 2.x script.

Materials

This is only what is expected.

Cutting:

  • Acrilyc (no PVC)
  • Dark plastic
  • Wood

Engraving:

  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Anodized Aluminum
  • Granite

Supply

We don't want to order from US based companies, as delivery costs are too high. So we are looking for european suppliers.

Laser tubes

It seems that 40W entry-level laser tubes are extremely cheap on eBay:

By comparision, 60W tubes are more expensive:

I am currently looking for a cheap 60W tube.

Aluminium and plastic parts

6061-T6 Aluminium

Phase 1: mechanics and rails

Phase 2: electronics and laser

Be the force with us :)

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