Do you smell something burning?

[bluewraith]

Don't worry, it's just me and my 40 watt CO2 laser.



This thing is WAY too much fun.

 

[Hop]

Need more info.

 

[bluewraith]

I think this machine and I are going to be good friends.

 

[Bfish]

Is this strong enough of a metal enough of a laser to do metal?

 

[CHCRandy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eGiQzf6nac

 

[bluewraith]

Is this strong enough of a metal enough of a laser to do metal?

Not without chemical coating. It can etch anodized or painted surfaces, and you can bind cermark to metals. To actually engrave metal you need something a bit different than a CO2 laser.

 

[96firephoenix]

and you're already forging diplomas!

JK looks good!

 

[Work]

Can it do curved surfaces? been looking for a way to get my son's name on some single action revolver grips

 

[bluewraith]

Can it do curved surfaces? been looking for a way to get my son's name on some single action revolver grips

Depends on how curved the surface is. I'd think a set of grips would be ok. There is a finite focal length on the lens before it starts getting out of focus.
[video=youtube;o4ccNRMTpGQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ccNRMTpGQ[/video]

 

[bluewraith]

Black color fill tomorrow, set it up on a small easel and done.