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How do I choose a CO2 laser?
How to choose co2 laser tube for your laser cutting machine
- Laser tube length.
- Power Stability.
- Beam quality(M2)
- Laser mode.
- Laser frequency.
- Motivation model.
What can a 150watt CO2 laser cut?
Tech Specs
- 150W CO2 laser cuts multiple materials: wood/acrylic/steel.
- Most cost effective laser capable of cutting 1.2mm carbon/stainless steel (steel only, consider fiber lasers for other metals)
- Cuts up to 25mm (1 inch) thick acrylic plastic and 3/4 inch wood.
- Capacitive Auto-height adjusting cutting head.
What can a 180 watt laser cut?
With a 140-180W laser tube, you can expect to cut materials up to 25mm thick (and even thin steel with 180W). In any case, a high power tube is more versatile. However, depending on your budget or your applications, it may be sufficient to choose a low wattage CO2 tube.
How thick can a CO2 laser cut?
With oxygen as the auxiliary gas, a CO2 CNC laser cutter of 150W and above can cut a steel sheet of 1mm thick.
What can you cut with a 100 watt CO2 laser?
A 100W laser cutter can also cut and etch into 19mm Pine, 20mm Acrylic, 9mm Ply, MDF, Leather, Fabric, and Cardboard.
What can an 80W CO2 laser cut?
ENGRAVE A MULTITUDE OF MATERIALS: Works wonders on Wood, Rubber, Plastic, Paper, Glass, Leather, Ceramics, Tile, Fabric, Cloth, Fiberglass, Marble, Cork, Jade, Acrylic, Veneer, Corian, Coated Metals, Anodized Aluminum, Mylar, Delrin, Melamine, Pressboard, Matte Board, and more Non-Metal Materials.
Can you make money laser cutting?
Most businesses use lots of plastic signage such as a wall, safety, door and informational signs and labels on various pieces of equipment. These jobs have a low cost of material and less work with high margins. Laser cutting business can be profitable if you deliver quality, get creative and be a good business person.
How much money can you make with a Glowforge?
The Pro doesn’t run any differently than the other two models, and I’ve seen so many people make $10,000+ in a few months with a Basic, so I won’t discount them. With that being said, if you want to do large projects (like signs over 11×18″ that you don’t have to piece together), get the Pro.
How thick can a 150W laser cut?
1/2″ thick
Excellent for small-batch manufacturing (18″ x 32″ cut area), the Universal 150W is simple to use and can cut or engrave the following materials: wood (up to 1/2″ thick) metal (marking only) acrylic (up to 1/2″ thick)
Can a 150W laser cut steel?
With an autofocusing head and gas assist, it’s possible to cut stainless steel with a small, 150W laser. Oxygen assist is what’s used with the 150W laser.