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Laser CNC Machines

Ideals
Software
Enhancements

Safety
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Ortur
AliExpress 7 Days
Special Safety Features
Good Support Group on FB 
Offline Controller
low documnetation currently in English
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Fox Alien
  • Stand Alone
  • Support Group


Masuter CNC with Laser head Offline
Genmitsu CNC With Laser Head Offline


Neje



Atomstack
Group

Bachin

Makeblock

Mathrose



Sculpfun

Two Trees

3018 CNC Machine
K-40 CO2 Laser

Build one from scratch.

Thingaverse
K-Burner with MKS
In this video I try MKS TFT24 with attach to the mainboard MKS DLC grbl control board.


Kayu Works CNC
Shopping List

2020 v slot tensioner
2 x nema 17 stepper motor -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/DD33z2SmnB

grbl 2 axis cnc laser board -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/m3DDqzZK2V

12v laser diode -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/vm3DkqZG2I

12v power supply -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/333v2MSmzo

400mm 2040 v slot aluminum profile -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/GGD3MzZD10

250mm 2040 aluminum profile -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/GGD3MzZD10

100mm 2040 aluminum profile -
https://sea.banggood.com/custlink/GGD3MzZD10

400mm 2020 aluminum profile -
https://sea.banggood.com/Machifit-Black-2020-V-Slot-Aluminum-Profile-Extrusion-Frame-for-CNC-Laser-Engraving-Machine-p-1341703.html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=49639&rmmds=search

300mm MGN12 linear rail and bearing -

2 x gt2 6mm pulley for nema 17
1 idler pulley
gt2 belt
4 x v wheel roller
2 x eccentric nut
nuts and bolt

built video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIctnln44bg&t=120s

Stand Alone Controller

Runs on Lightburn


Laser Module
20watt of more input Laser
Compressed Spot
5 watt output power or more
Long Narrow Focal Point


Max Cutting depth achieved with hobby led laser: 20mm   3/4"
Typically 1/4" can be achieved with multiple passes.


Lightburn (Trial)

Laser GRBL
Air Assist

Extended X and or Y axis

Lens Cleaner

Rotary Y axis

Vacuum
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Work Table


Board Upgrades  MKS

Laser Modules 40 watts ad more input. 

Neje

Stand
Designs

Planer for pre & post processing wood

Sander for pre & post  processing wood





Safety Glasses  (bandwidth to include ~450nm) Green or Orange tint.

Spoils Board
Metal, concrete or some other non combustible material

Enclosure 
Metal with exhaust to outside or Air Scrubber

Air Venting to outside with scrubber. Be aware of your neighbors.
Many folks find any type of burning smell offensive.