Who Has A Coherent Laser That Cuts Metal ?

[Dean Fowell]

Hey All ,

I have a Laser but I was looking for someone who has a Coherent Laser and have you cut steel on it ?


Regards

[Matt Turner (physics)]

Are you asking about a Coherent laser cutter (e.g. the Coherent METABEAM) or a laser cutter using a Coherent laser head? We have a metal-cutting Kern system that uses a 400W Coherent laser.

[Keith Outten]

Matt,

Do you think the University of Washington would be interested in donating their Kern Laser to SawMill Creek?
I promise I will only use it for research :)
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[Dean Fowell]

Keith,

Me to just for research I wonder how i could get one with out my wife knowing Maybe a Early xmass gift

Cheers Matt

[Matt Turner (physics)]

Keith, if we did that, how would I do the important science research I use it for now, like making Christmas presents? :)

[Keith Outten]

Matt,

It seems that you and I are engaged in identical projects right now :)
I'll inquire again at a later date, maybe your needs will decrease, thanks.

I've been looking at Kern Lasers for some time but I don't have the necessary workload for the machine to make a purchase yet. Still, I hope to find a wealthy benefactor willing to donate one to my shop so I can share my experiences here since so many others would benefit :)

Good luck with your research project and don't forget to share some pictures with us here at The Creek.

Dean, if I could acquire a Kern Laser for my shop I wouldn't mind if my wife found out about my purchase. The pain would be well worth the pleasure :)
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