The cable routed along the extrusion with the clamps was probably the most satisfying part, right behind the clean coil on the cable, looking forward to more
Love the quality of the build very impressive. Just a suggestion from a guy that works at a commercial laser shop. Don’t peel your acrylic when you cut it. The laser will cut it just fine and the surfaces stay protected and keep the heat off the face of the sheet plus your scraps won’t end up scratched. Loving the channel, I built a plasma table now you’re making me want to convert it to a laser!
Just out of curiosity have you tried cutting acrylic on your fibre laser? I know it's normally cut on co2 lasers and it's transmission is to high for cheap diode lasers, but I'm having trouble finding information about how it behaves under the big boy lasers.
I just finished laminating an electronics panel with metal sheet for my flat cutter build. I vowed never to cut sheet by hand ever again once I can use the laser 😬
I was using a model of a BT240, it has the same mounting hole pattern and I got the model from GrabCAD. I saw somebody has a model of the BM110...I can't remember if it was on our forum or on another UA-cam video's comments.
What are you using for CAM? I have a plasma notcher in the works and the only option I could find was unwrapping the tube and cutting it “flat” The problem is that different tube diameters create different width cuts so you have to change machine parameters for each tube size. Last I checked, fusion seemed to have 4th axis milling but no laser or plasma so I’m really curious if you have discovered something I haven’t
My workflow will be to make the 3D model in Fusion, then import the STL into the Raytools 3DCutAhead software to set up the CAM. In your case, have you tried SheetCam? I think they have a plugin for tube cutting.
@@diyfiberlaser I have not tried sheet cam. I’ll take a look. If you don’t mind, I would love to see some of the workflow at the end of the series. This is the first time I’ve heard of using STLs as part of the workflow and I’m really curious how it would work out.
5:50 That is a BONUS to us and considerate tips on tariffs, thanks.
The cable routed along the extrusion with the clamps was probably the most satisfying part, right behind the clean coil on the cable, looking forward to more
Coming along nicely. You had me going "WTF?" Then LOL at the tin-snips.
"Oh yeah i have a laser cutter" I am dead LOL!
Love the quality of the build very impressive. Just a suggestion from a guy that works at a commercial laser shop. Don’t peel your acrylic when you cut it. The laser will cut it just fine and the surfaces stay protected and keep the heat off the face of the sheet plus your scraps won’t end up scratched. Loving the channel, I built a plasma table now you’re making me want to convert it to a laser!
Thanks for the tip…. I always get ahead of myself and forget to leave the film on
Really nice. Looking good.
I hope this stepper motor will not overheat, now kind of covered from all sides.
It's getting closer... exciting
Righteous man, such an epic build
Watching you with interest.
Greetings from Ukraine.
Looking good. Good point about tariffs. Last time someone raised the tariffs it tanked my imports of speedometer parts. Very frustrating.
Awsome vid as always! Can't wait to see some motor movement
Epic content as always❤
Just out of curiosity have you tried cutting acrylic on your fibre laser? I know it's normally cut on co2 lasers and it's transmission is to high for cheap diode lasers, but I'm having trouble finding information about how it behaves under the big boy lasers.
I’ve not tried it…since I have a CO2 laser, I always just use that
Im sure this has been asked and answered plenty of times already, but are you going to release the plans/bom for sale when you're done?
I will put them on my Patreon page along with the others.
I just finished laminating an electronics panel with metal sheet for my flat cutter build. I vowed never to cut sheet by hand ever again once I can use the laser 😬
Right!...I somehow always manage to cut myself every time I try to do it with shears.
Hi Travis. How is your compressed air set up like? Really Amazing work!!
Mostly inadequate, 200psi Husky compressor, air dryer and filters…gets me about 45 seconds of cut time before it has to recharge
Gonna vacu-form a hood for the top, allow for the extra height of the z axis?
That would be fun, but it will probably just become my air intake port for the exhaust system.
@diyfiberlaser makes sense
The tariffs are going to make a DIY fiber laser more appealing when you compare importing a full machine +25% on 10k of parts to 25% on a 50k+ machine
That’s a good point, but ouch it’s still going to hurt no matter which you are trying to import
Were you able to get CAD files for the head? Would like to build a laser for sheet metal cutting but can’t find the CAD files for Fusion.
I was using a model of a BT240, it has the same mounting hole pattern and I got the model from GrabCAD. I saw somebody has a model of the BM110...I can't remember if it was on our forum or on another UA-cam video's comments.
@ thank you for the information. That helps.
Great work! Can't wait to see the thing going! When is the 5 axis retrofit going to happen? :)
Oh man, don’t tempt me 😃
What are you using for CAM? I have a plasma notcher in the works and the only option I could find was unwrapping the tube and cutting it “flat”
The problem is that different tube diameters create different width cuts so you have to change machine parameters for each tube size.
Last I checked, fusion seemed to have 4th axis milling but no laser or plasma so I’m really curious if you have discovered something I haven’t
Seems like he uses CAD as is cardboard aided design 😂
My workflow will be to make the 3D model in Fusion, then import the STL into the Raytools 3DCutAhead software to set up the CAM. In your case, have you tried SheetCam? I think they have a plugin for tube cutting.
@@diyfiberlaser I have not tried sheet cam. I’ll take a look.
If you don’t mind, I would love to see some of the workflow at the end of the series. This is the first time I’ve heard of using STLs as part of the workflow and I’m really curious how it would work out.
For sure! I will demonstrate my workflow at the end once I figure it all out.
What’s the minimum bend radius on that optical cable?
I believe it’s 200mm
Couldn't ignore big crate 😢
backwards day?
Haha…yes, I guess so
what you always say "COOL"
Habit 🫤
I do the same. It's a positive trait I would say, shows you are reflecting on your work and acknowledging your progress.