Setting up the K40 laser

in #making8 years ago

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Calgary has decided it is no longer winter. In fact despite there still being the odd patch of snow around, it was 25c today.

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Why does that matter? Well it means I could spend time in the garage setting up my laser. The other Chinese machine.

Unlike my Eleksmaker, the K40 is a 40w Co2 machine, meaning it can cut as well as engrave.

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Rather than a solid state laser, it uses a fragile and expensive laser tube, and a series of mirrors.

The huge PITA is getting them all to line up so most of the energy is directed at what you want to cut or engrave.

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Once you have them lined up you can then try different settings to see what results you can get with different materials.

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Mine has a vent fan and water cooling, but I don’t yet have anywhere to vent to. I’m also going to add air assist to keep the mirrors and lens clear of particulate.

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I think k40 laser is the best laser for us.i am now using this laser.its a strong and hardy laser..
Thanks for sharing this blog.
Keep it up dear.
And also with us..