robertmeco Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 On 5/30/2014 at 11:50 PM, St8LineGunsmith said: You are telling that to a master welder/fitter I know how a laser cutter works I used to work for a laser cutting company. the metal parts can be handled immediately after the part is cut and it also cuts very fast I also know that a laser cutter can cut very thick pieces of mild steel but will only cut aluminum 1/4" thick the laser also needs a shielding gas (perferrably argon) to cut the material no gas no cut On 5/30/2014 at 11:50 PM, St8LineGunsmith said: You are telling that to a master welder/fitter I know how a laser cutter works I used to work for a laser cutting company. the metal parts can be handled immediately after the part is cut and it also cuts very fast I also know that a laser cutter can cut very thick pieces of mild steel but will only cut aluminum 1/4" thick the laser also needs a shielding gas (perferrably argon) to cut the material no gas no cut I think you are talking about a plasma cutter Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 31, 2014 Members Report Posted May 31, 2014 No it is definately a laser cutter a big CNC laser cutter. we used to have hand held plasma cutter here in the garage some where. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
robertmeco Posted May 31, 2014 Report Posted May 31, 2014 On 5/31/2014 at 3:53 PM, St8LineGunsmith said: No it is definately a laser cutter a big CNC laser cutter. we used to have hand held plasma cutter here in the garage some where. Sorry my mistake. Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 31, 2014 Members Report Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) here is a web page that explains the cutting process of metals with a laser cutter. http://www.rofin.com/en/applications/laser_cutting/cutting_processes/ Edited May 31, 2014 by St8LineGunsmith Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members VanDutch Posted May 31, 2014 Members Report Posted May 31, 2014 I am also looking at a Laser and tomorrow I will be having some test pieces done to evaluate the finish quality etc. Will post some results. Quote
Members PEU Posted June 5, 2014 Members Report Posted June 5, 2014 I use my DIY CNC router for sheats every now and then: Pablo Quote
Members WillAdams Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 For those who already have a 3D printer (or a CNC and a fair bit of technical acumen) there's a 2W laser on Indiegogo for ~$220 now which will cut leather or wood up to 3/16" thick. Quote
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