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|proposal_date= 15/05/2013 | |proposal_date= 15/05/2013 | ||
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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. | 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: | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 17 May 2013
| CNC laser cutter/engraver, 40W | |
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| 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 | |
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This projects aims to build a small 40W CNC laser cutter / engraver
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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.
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.
Contents
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.
Follow these links for a complete description:
- Buildlog.net
- Buildlog.net forum and new member intro
- Buildlog.net wiki
- Parts in STEP format.
- Drawings.
- Bill of materials.
- Laser Optics Calculator and research documents.
Technical details
- 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: 40W CO2 lasers sealed gas laser.
- 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/
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.
Phase 1: mechanics and rails
Phase 2: electronics and laser
Be the force with us :)
