Laser engraving

[Ruffdaddy]

Well, laser showed up yesterday. It took a while to focus and align the mirrors. Once that was done, did a quick test and called it a night.

This morning, I set out to figure out why it wasn't detecting the wireless netowork. Popped the side panel and found teh antenna was unplugged. So, I took it apart. Plugged it in, reassembled, hitvthe switch. I'll be damned if the touch screen became inop. So, back apart it went. Checked the touch screen connections, re-assembled, fingers crossed, and it worked.

It seems that until you start spending 10-20k on a machine, these types of things are common.

Anyway, here is our first piece. The end goal is a business based on the laser so most of this is geared towards products we can recreate and sell.



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Looks good. I've considered a glowforge or dremel laser..but I have so very few uses for it that I'd probably just upgrade my CNC.

Are you trying to start a craft business?

[black2002ls]

Well, laser showed up yesterday. It took a while to focus and align the mirrors. Once that was done, did a quick test and called it a night.

This morning, I set out to figure out why it wasn't detecting the wireless netowork. Popped the side panel and found teh antenna was unplugged. So, I took it apart. Plugged it in, reassembled, hitvthe switch. I'll be damned if the touch screen became inop. So, back apart it went. Checked the touch screen connections, re-assembled, fingers crossed, and it worked.

It seems that until you start spending 10-20k on a machine, these types of things are common.

Anyway, here is our first piece. The end goal is a business based on the laser so most of this is geared towards products we can recreate and sell.



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[71chevellejohn]

I've watched a ton of youtube videos, but haven't pulled the trigger on buying one yet. My conscience thinks I should get the X-carve fully functional before adding more gadgets.

Same damn conscience that stops me from buying another car while the Chevelle is still a project.

[black2002ls]

It is a Hobby type machine at the moment. FSL muse. 20x12 area, though the floor can be removed to etch on larger pieces. It has a 40W CO2 laser. It can be upgraded to 45W.

Initial plan is mostly personalized wood pieces. Cutting boards, ornaments, etc.

From what I have gathered so far, it isn't powerful enough to etch most metals. Markings require a coating or anodized finish.

If we can prove proof of concept and establish a solid business with it, we will upgrade to more powerful/industrial oriented equipment

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[homealone]

No tips for you but are you talking about part marking, etching or actual engraving? How many watts is your machine? I'd have some business for you if you can deep engrave ferrous materials.

[black2002ls]

Does anyone here do it?

I just bought a machine and wondered if there was anyone in the group that had experience and can give some tips.

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