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Since our laser cutter is quite old now, discussions have flared up frequently on whether we should replace it with a more modern model. This page was created to collect all the findings of the Metalab Lasercutter Replacement Research Team™.
 
Since our laser cutter is quite old now, discussions have flared up frequently on whether we should replace it with a more modern model. This page was created to collect all the findings of the Metalab Lasercutter Replacement Research Team™.
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Maximum possible device dimensions at the current location are 160*110cm.
  
 
== Option 1: Benchtop ==
 
== Option 1: Benchtop ==

Version vom 16. Juli 2020, 19:45 Uhr

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Lasercutter Replacement

Since our laser cutter is quite old now, discussions have flared up frequently on whether we should replace it with a more modern model. This page was created to collect all the findings of the Metalab Lasercutter Replacement Research Team™.

Maximum possible device dimensions at the current location are 160*110cm.

Option 1: Benchtop

There are some modern benchtop laser cutters available. They're much cheaper and smaller than what we currently have and have a great UI (including things like live preview for placing the cuts using a webcam).

  • Laserbox: the downside with this specific one is that is requires a cloud web interface for operation. So, if the VC startup company goes down, the device stops working.
  • Glowforge: very similar as the one above, with the same downside.
  • Dremel LC40: As far as anlumo has been able to find out, they're only sold in the US for now.
  • FSLaser MUSE 3D Vision AF has a locally-hosted web interface, might be interesting. It also has a 3D camera to cut or engrave uneven surfaces! It has a very small work area, though (508*305mm).

All of the ones anlumo was able to locate are only 40W. The MUSE has an option to upgrade to 45W, though.

Option 2: Traditional

  • Trotec Speedy 400? Also has a fiber laser, which extends the range of possible materials (including 0.5mm aluminium!).
  • Metaquip LITE2: Nothing exciting. Only 600*400mm working area, 60W. Software also available for Linux!

Option 3: China Cutter

One major issue for these is that we sometimes need spare parts, like a CO2 tube replacement. Also, the software is probably even worse than the one by Epilog.

Option 4: Combination Devices

The best solution would be a device that can do CNC milling, laser cutting/engraving and plasma cutting with the same frame. While this is not really a problem on the technical side, we were unable to find any product for this except some DIY attempts. Going DIY would also be an option, but it's probably a lot of work and involves handling a class 4 laser tube with adequate safety installations.