Type of laser tubes

[Inge Palmar]

Hi!

I am in progressing of making an laser engraver/cutter.
Will use for engraving and cutting 3-4mm of acrylic sheets.

What is the recommended type of laser for this usage?

I have space for up to 135cm long tube on my build.


Regards

[Bert Kemp]

An 80 watt co2 tube should be more then sufficient what what you want to do. It will give you enough power to cut up 6 or 7 mm plywood and you'll still be able to engrave if you want to. Hope that helps



Hi!

I am in progressing of making an laser engraver/cutter.
Will use for engraving and cutting 3-4mm of acrylic sheets.

What is the recommended type of laser for this usage?

I have space for up to 135cm long tube on my build.


Regards

[Inge Palmar]

80w tubes are 1600mm long, I just have room for a 1350mm. Thats around an 60W tube.
Is there any special brand that I need to look after?
ERF or DC tubes?

regards

[Bert Kemp]

Don't know where you got 1600mm from but you can get 80 watt tube for less.
Laser tube (80W): (Length=1225mm, Diameter=80mm)
Expected Life: 8000 hours
Laser Tube, 80 Watt, Reci or EFR Brand (101 Watts







80w tubes are 1600mm long, I just have room for a 1350mm. Thats around an 60W tube.
Is there any special brand that I need to look after?
ERF or DC tubes?

regards

[Inge Palmar]

Thanks! :D
Will look for it..