[dorkbotpdx-blabber] local, inexpensive laser cutting

[Eric Garner]

I'm looking to have a bunch of foam core laser cut into puzzle type pieces. can anyone recommend a LOCAL source to have this done? 

 

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--Eric
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Eric Garner

[Dave Hayden]

On Apr 29, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Eric Garner <gar...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm looking to have a bunch of foam core laser cut into puzzle type pieces. can anyone recommend a LOCAL source to have this done?

My friend Sarah runs a laser cutting business in SE. She mostly does paper but I'm sure she'd be happy to talk to you about it:

http://candyspotting.com

-D

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[Jerry Biehler]

Mike at surplus gizmos does it as a side business. He can do up to 3'x4'. You can email him at sa...@surplusgizmos.com.

Foam core does not laser cut so great. The foam melts back into the center creating a concave space. If you need clean edges you light look for someone with a big mat cutter.

-Jerry

On Apr 29, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Eric Garner <gar...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Doug Ausmus]

Water jet does foam well

[Jerry Biehler]

Foam core or just foam? Foam core has paper on both side that does mix so well with water. 

-Jerry

[Eric Garner]

foam core. crunchy outside, chewy middle

[Jerry Biehler]

And gets soggy in milk!

-Jerry

[Doug Ausmus]

Good question...

Here's one answer on that:

http://www.kmtwaterjet.com/kmt-paper-cutting-and-slitting.aspx

[Jennifer Harjer]

Eric-

Landsberg is Wilsonville may have what you're looking for.  I have worked with these guys to cut foam before for tool boxes. They use one of these machines: http://eastmancuts.myw2m.com/

I would say as long as you have a CAD or 2D drawing of the cuts, they should be able to do it for you. 

I've attached a business card of the guy I worked with, Cory. 

Thanks,

Jen

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