Well my 50-Watt Laser Cutter finally arrived Tuesday. I
removed the crate yesterday to get my first look at this huge machine. I now
need to build a strong workbench with wheels for it. Then some 6-inch piping
for flumes, a tank for distilled water, and then hook it up and give it a go.
We need more than 100 structures for the layout and this machine will certainly
help. Hopefully will make first cut next week. The machine cuts using
drawings done in one of several CADs including the one I use, Visual Cadd.
It can engrave and cut at the same time. For example, it can engrave
bricks on several different surfaces e.g. wood or acrylic and then cut out the
building. All the stuff on top are parts that hook up to the
cutter. It is huge, 40 x 26 x 20 and weighs about 145 pounds. Here
is a video featuring this cutter if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm4RaIZS1Eg
