Metal Matters SLM X1 3D Metal Printer
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Preliminary testing of an i3 based 3D metal printing platform, printing 316 stainless steel.
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This is the result: ibb.co/JvwY7KH
The track produced by the final sweep is particularly promising, measuring 0.5 - 0.6mm wide.
I love this project so much
I know its kinda not related to 3D printing, but would this laser be able to cut steel? If it can melt it I assume it would be able to cut it with a few passes.
Stainless steel - yes. I think it would struggle with other metals due to their thermal conductivity. That said, this laser is not well suited to that task. You need better M2 characteristics to make a clean cut.
@@metalmatters Ok, totally new to the laser cutting, what does the M2 stands for? Do you know where I could read about lasers to learn?
@@gabsshop4966 www.ophiropt.com/user_files/laser/beam_profilers/What-is-m2.pdf Have a browse of laserpointerforums.com. Obviously not cutting orientated but it will familiarize you with the fundamentals.
How do you focus the matrix at one point?
Just with a bi-convex lens. Diameter 63mm, focal length 60mm IIRC.
Hi man. What laser are u using. Power rating and wavelength
NUBM31 - 95W, 455nm
@@metalmatters what kind of optics are you using? Spot size? Every since Stryopyro burnt through that metal lid with his bank I've been dying to figure out a reasonable way to refit one of these to my "15" watt setup
May I know wat laser r using?
It's a NUBM31 in this video. You can find them on Ebay.