K40 Laser

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Ashley

Yes its a CAD cutty out thingy, more commonly know to grown ups as a CNC machine.

It is for cutting and 3D sculpting Nylon for engine mounts, firewalls and servo mounts, I use Nylon as it is stronger than 3D Printer filament.

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Very interesting Paul

Can`t wait to see it in action

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Captain Bob

Its only a small bed machine but its ideal for the bits I want to make.

The machine came with an upgraded motor, a laser unit and a load of cutting bits.

Paul

[Richard SimpsonParticipant @richardsimpson88330]

It will be interesting to see what you can do with it Paul.

[redpmgParticipant @redpmg]

Be very careful with an unguarded Laser Paul – very dangerous to ones eyesight – at the very least have a sheet of yellow tinted Perspex between you and it and wear yellow goggles – unless its a fibre Laser in which case believe you use red………

Always wanted a CNC router as well as the laser – not only cuts but contours too – they use the large ones here for producing very accurate scarf joints in plywood for boat kits etc. – amongst other things of course.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hi Red

Thank you for the advice, I got all of the safety equipment when I bought the K40 and follow a strict procedure when using the machine.

This little CNC is just for cutting and contouring Nylon so the laser pack will stay in its box.

The CNC will be linked in to the workshops extract system and as usual I will be using a P3 mask and safety specs.

Paul

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