Alternate sources for laser parts

[Paul Grothouse]

Any alternate recommendations (besides the manufacturer) for Laser engraving parts, ie. replacement lens, mirror, wear parts, marking fluid, etc?

I have a universal ILS12.150.

Thanks,
Paul

[Barry Clark]

For Lens's and Mirrors try here..Laser Research Optics (http://www.laserresearch.net/). I haven't looked into anyplace for the other things you mention.

[Kevin Groenke]

I just ordered new vector cutting honeycomb grids for our lasers from Plascore (http://www.plascore.com/) 4) 1"x18.5"x32.5" 1/4" grid 3003 aluminum core for $58 ea vs $180. Downside is if you're not using a full 4'x8' sheet of the core you'll probably pay a premium.

Have also gotten lenses for Laser Research who have been great (have noticed if you can ID the necessary lens without spec'ing that it's for an engraving laser you may be able to get it for less).

-kg

[Bruce Volden]

Belts can also be had on the internet. Check your length, width etc and you will save a bundle-especially the kevlar impregnated ones. I bought 10' for 1/4th what it would cost from the laser mfgr for 3'!!!

Bruce

[Bill Cunningham]

Belts can also be had on the internet. Check your length, width etc and you will save a bundle-especially the kevlar impregnated ones. I bought 10' for 1/4th what it would cost from the laser mfgr for 3'!!!

Bruce

Can you post a link to where you found them Bruce?

[Bruce Volden]

Bill

PM sent.

Bruce

[eduard rodriguez]

Hi. My first post. Only to say..thanks, great post for me. Laser optics and honeycombs out of.. laser distributors? tnks!

[Rangarajan Saravana kumar]

Hi,

Can you get us the link to see ?

Regards,
Saravanakumar

[Brian Terry]

Hi Bruce. I wouldn't mind the link for the belts also. Thanks

[Bruce Volden]

OK, I've had a couple of requests for belting. I spent a few minutes this morning surfing and trying to recall where I purchased the replacement belts I needed. I'm almost certain I bought from Belt Corp in Cummings GA. They have a site (now!!! but I had to use the Thomas Register @ work back then to find them (late 90's)) you can google along with an 800# to ask questions. Hope this will help!

Bruce

[Scott Challoner]

Does anybody have a source for bearings? I have to replace the X bearings once in awhile and I think they could be a lot cheaper. I've searched a few times without much luck.

[Robert Walters]

Does anybody have a source for bearings? I have to replace the X bearings once in awhile and I think they could be a lot cheaper. I've searched a few times without much luck.

You might try:

www DOT vxb DOT com

McMaster DOT com <--- also has belts too

[Robert Walters]

If anyone has inexpensive sources for honeycomb (other than Plascore in the US) please let me know!

[Neal Schlee]

Does anybody have a source for bearings? I have to replace the X bearings once in awhile and I think they could be a lot cheaper. I've searched a few times without much luck.

Boca Bearing

[Steve Fox]

+1

Nice people, good quality and reasonably priced, bordering on cheap.

[Scott Challoner]

Thanks. I think I looked there. I'll have to try again. I think the problem is, I don't know what to call them. U-bearings?