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Laser engraver

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Anthony Bolgar, Nov 28, 2016.

Laser engraver

Laser engraver

Discussion in 'Laser Cutters' started by Anthony Bolgar, Nov 28, 2016.

Just a little light duty laser engraver.

Laser PCB mill
  1. Anthony Bolgar

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    #1 Anthony Bolgar, Nov 28, 2016
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    Following. :)
     
    #2 MaryD, Dec 1, 2016
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    So true :thumbsup:
     
    #3 Mark Carew, Dec 1, 2016
  4. Tracy Ranson

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    Since you are not using aluminum plates I would recommend that you use .250 or .375 thick acrylic which should be more than strong enough to hold a laser and the aluminum rails, but if you make the foot print too large you will need something a bit stronger to hold up the gantry.
     
    #4 Tracy Ranson, Dec 26, 2016
  5. Anthony Bolgar

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    Ya, I decided to use 6mm (1/4") acrylic for now, if I ever add a small spindle, I will upgrade them to aluminum.
     
    #5 Anthony Bolgar, Dec 29, 2016
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    How did your plates turn out?
     
    #7 MaryD, Aug 24, 2017
  8. Anthony Bolgar

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    Went back to 1/4" acrylic plates, not happy with the 3d printed ones. Need to find some time to finish this project, just the wiring left to do.`
     
    #8 Anthony Bolgar, Aug 25, 2017
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    did you finish the project ? did you use nema 23 or 17 ?

    if its finished can you share me some pic
     
    #9 Muralikrishna, Mar 27, 2018
  10. Anthony Bolgar

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    I have all the mechanicals done, and am in the process of wiring it up. Should have some pics of the finished machine in a couple of weeks. Will be posting all the files and a BOM as well.
     
    #10 Anthony Bolgar, Mar 28, 2018
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    what motors you used nema23 or Nema17
     
    #11 Muralikrishna, Mar 28, 2018
  12. Anthony Bolgar

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    I used Nema 17 motors, there is not much weight to move around.
     
    #12 Anthony Bolgar, Mar 28, 2018
  13. Muralikrishna

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    i am looking for nema23 do you have design ?
     
    #13 Muralikrishna, Mar 28, 2018
  14. Anthony Bolgar

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    I can redo the plate drawings for a nema 23 motor. Give me a couple of days.
     
    #14 Anthony Bolgar, Mar 28, 2018
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    OK sure can i have your Email ID
     
    #15 Muralikrishna, Mar 28, 2018
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