Laser cutter

[malik...@yahoo.com]

Good afternoon 10BitWorks,

I'm thinking about using the laser cutter to cut wood for my 3D printer. I just want to know the dimensions of the cutting area of the laser cutter. Also can it cut 1/2 inches thick? thanks

Malik

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[Jeremy Z]

Hey Malik, Cutting dimensions are roughly 1200mm x 900mm, that's the maximum cutting area. The front door can open allowing one to use larger sheet, but the max cutting area still applies.  It can cut 1/2" but it's not quite fully recommended at this point, because it takes a lot of passes (approx 7!) and typically it still doesn't go all the way through for the entire cut meaning you'll have to cut out stuff by hand. I have plans to upgrade the air assist pump which should make cutting 1/2" materials work a lot better.

Check out the wiki http://www.10bitworks.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=tools:lasercutter I've put a lot of info about the laser cutter on there.

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[Don Smeller]

Hi Malik,

Long time, no see.

1/4” plywood is very doable; 1/2 sucks.

Are you perhaps adding a second floor to your combination 3D Printer and condominium?

Don Smeller

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[Malik Aldabbagh]

That is great, I Actually I don't need more than 900mm by 900mm cutting area!! I'm in the process of designing the printer on solidworks and It will take a while before I'm done with the final design. Thanks! 

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[Randy Ohman]

Maybe some secondary operation-added ribs would allow you to use 1/4" plywood, similar to automotive and appliance large surfaces that are augmented with ribs, either with additions or added by stamping. Knowing the size your your machine(s), it would maybe make it a one-man job to lift it.