Diode laser materials
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Some basic information on the type of materials for diode lasers and their application. I have a shopping list on Amazon that has lots of blanks that I use regularly here at the Shack.
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When you mention going to shows and events. I would love to hear more about that. What kind of events? (Home shows, flea markets, trade shows?). How you set up, market, present. Stuff like that.
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😅thank you for sharing. You are so positive and fun to listen to. Your time is so appreciated!
Thanks.. glad you like it
You're so right I'm new at this laser stuff and testing is the best way to know how materials works. I like your videos and you're honesty I have make so many mistakes has well and let just said there's a lot things that can go wrong specially trying new materials or products. Thankyou for your words help me to realized I'm not alone !!
Thanks, I am glad it helps.
Thanks for the video!!
I had a whole stack of pre finished plywood from the cabinet shop that I was scared to use. 10 min after watching video it's cutting like butter!
Appreciate what you do Dave!!
Cool, have fun
Really enjoyed this type of video. I wish I had that finished plywood supplier in my area.
You may want to ask around. They may have to order it
It would be good to know about more IR materials. Thanks, Dave. Another useful video.
I will keep it in mind
Thank you, thank you thank you. Very helpful information. I have been afraid to test certain materials because I don't want to start a fire or breathe something toxic. Lol
Glad it was helpful!
Another very valuable n depth video. Thanks for explaining all the different materials as well as the links to source them. It helps all of us beginners as we go down “ the rabbit hole “ as well.
Glad it was helpful!
Concerning MDF, if you can locate some double refined MDF grab it as it cuts like butter. I use the 5.7mm all the time cutting at one pass.
I must not have found any yet…. Lol
Think you may have addressed this some time ago, but, forgot what kind of "foam" material you can cut without bad fumes. Primarily would be used to make custom inserts for tools to protect them from banging around. Thanks, Gary Linn
I don’t use much foam material but Steve has experience with it. @Vintauris
Thank you for the share. learned a lot. yes, can you cover IR 2w + and CO2's.
Will do..
Thank you sir! Exceptional video as usual !!!
Very welcome
This video has been a huge help. I would also like to see a materials video specifically for IR such as xTool F1...low power IR.
Will see, maybe I can
Thanks for taking the time to do the materials video. Very helpful
My pleasure!
As an fyi you can make a 1:1 solution of 200 proof denatured alcohol and black tempera acrylic paint to coat clear acrylic. You wont be able to cut it but you can make edge lit lights.
I just use the CO2, I just make a big mess with tempera paint, I have tried it.
Hi,
Thank you for the video. Was wondering if it would be possible to do a video on how you engrave mirrors, clear acrylic and glass cups, please.
I have videos already on most of those materials.
Thanks, Clack.
Very welcome
Great info! I use the WeCreat. I have used MakerFlo mugs. Handles are sold separately, but the lid is double threaded, so it makes it easier to put the design on because user can just thread the lid accordingly. Good prices, too.
Cool
My best wood “plywood wood “ to use on my diode lasers is maple.
Maple is a good wood, especially for staining.
Thanks for the video. Since jumping in the rabbit hole a year ago, I still have to test leather and acrylic. Can you do a video on adhesives and how to decide which one to choose..
I will see.. I got a few others in the works currently. Thanks
Great video great information, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Just invested in a Co2. Would love to know more info about materials. Thanks
The great addition with a CO2 is clear stuff and acrylics are easy to cut
Thanks Clack, good video.
Thanks for watching
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing. Gave me some food for thought. Have a great day. God Bless.
Very welcome
He Clack, how about have you talk about edging tumblers and what about edging your logo and T-shirts? Is that possible things like that? I think people wanna know more about? I’m just asking. Y’all have a great day. 😊 thank you for all the information you provide.
I have played around with engraving clothes. I may
Sometimes on ply the glue will bubble out- usually easy to clean up though. Also, plywood will occasionally have hollow areas and you can't tell where knots are on the middle layers. I still almost exclusively use Basswood/Sandeply (HD ply) because it's easy to get and cheaper but I do really want to find a source of hardwood. I do have a bunch of other materials, I like to use the cheap stuff to prototype then use the good stuff for final projects- ya the different wood requires different settings but that's why you have a material test swatch handy- makes it pretty easy to get things right the first time if you know the actual design itself is good, it gets easier to hit things right the first time the more you practice!
I'm very limited in my funds and have about 3k invested into my setup/materials over the last Year- much of my setup I got free though, ex: my enclosures are cardboard/hot glue/duck tape, which I thought I'd rebuild by now but they work so good and are so easy to modify that I haven't seen the need for a more permanent solution. I have a 20 watt with a 380x380 cut area and a 10 watt with a 900x900 area (and a bunch of other custom upgrades) thought they'll both be identical soon. Both are Sculpfun S30 Pros, I'm keeping the same infrastructure for my diodes so I can swap parts if I need to and extra parts work for both.
My 25 Years of remodeling + 15 of Game Dev experience have made all of this extremely easy to figure out and build a business of quickly. I've only been lasering for a Year but that remodel experience and familiarity with shop tools, plus the woodworking I've done coupled with familiarity with a bunch of different game related software have made it pretty easy to progress quickly, that software experience made learning Lightburn incredibly easy. I'm still learning every Day though! I just opened a Shop, though while I'm polishing it up I'm not advertising anything yet, but it works. Next is Etsy/Shopify and maybe some other places too- gotta see how things go!
This was a long comment. This is a really great video- got it saved and will be referencing it. This is especially good for new folks trying to find the right Wood to burn. So far my favorite Wood to work with is Cherry, but it's a bit expensive. Anyway, sorry for the long rant and thanks for the vid :D
Sounds like you have a good system going. Cherry is a good wood. You should try Maple if you like cherry..
Great video! I would to see the same type video featuring the Falcon2 Pro 40W machine.
It is a blue laser, this applies to it also.
Not sure what wood was the finished wood you used in the beginning? Great tips on the MDF, gonna try it soon!
I got it from Rugby here locally.
@@TheClackShack Doh im in US, was trying to get some of that wood to test lol.
Thank you for the great information….. what machine do you take to shows with you to etch the box of materials you shared?
Currently the A24 pro and the F1 are my event machines
Have noticed with leatherette key fobs white required a different setting, others seem to be fairly consistent.
White reflects more light, it will require a bump in power or reduction in speed
I cut green and red with a twotrees 5.5 on the acrylic
Nice
Can you put masking tape on the translucent acrylic to get it to cut out any color of acrylic
No, it will make a melted mess
How do you have your computer hooked up to all your different laser devices to where you can run them all at the same time? Thank you for your videos
USB 3 hubs and USB cables.
Best option for me is two machines. What is the best for engraving and what is the best +20 machine for 1/4 template making?
Machines are task specific in my opinion. They all excel at different tasks..
Have you been able to take etchinng, using briliance spray, off of stainless steel, as a knife blade? Thank you all your videos!!
Haven’t tried taking it off, I have put it on
Where do you get you prefinished plywood
Lots of places sell it but I got mine from Rugby.
Source for the pre-finished ply?
I got mine at Rugby Materials, it is a local shop. There are online places to get it also.
What about foam for gun cases?
I haven't done any. Be careful with foam materials
Ever try Cu on a diode laser?
can only etch and that is with laser marking spray. Better off with an ir and even that isnt great. Fiber and c02 is fantastic though.
Not on a diode. I have cut circuit boards on my fiber
Yeah was just seeing if etching was possible, not planning on cutting.
Thanks!
@@jimbowen3076 I have seen it done.