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View Full Version : Corian Laser Cutting abdmalki 09-29-2007, 08:56 PM I am planing to build a DIY CNC laser cutting machine to cut a 7mm corian using a 120W CO2 chinese laser tube. Any body try this before? and for laser experts is this possible? Thanks, Abdullah lazerawy 10-06-2007, 04:09 AM S A Abdullah, yes you can cut 7mm corian using 120 or even less Good Luck FMA1 03-22-2008, 12:27 AM S A Abdullah, yes you can cut 7mm corian using 120 or even less Good Luck Lazerawy, I am looking at getting a 120w-150w Laser from China. I have been told that at this power they are less stable. Is this your experience? Do you have any advice on getting a Chinese Laser with 80w power or greater? Warren buddhafragt 03-24-2008, 10:23 AM yes, that is right! All chinese lasers over 100W are not stable in output power. We have here a 80W laser and sometimes the power fluctuating some times. Dont buy a laser over 100W! best regards Michael swarfmacdaddy 03-29-2008, 12:29 PM What are you cutting out? What edge cut quality do you need? swarfmacdaddy 04-22-2008, 03:08 AM If your cutting any thin sections clean through, the Corian can warp. I make harmonicas from Corian and some colors are unusable. I know that sounds weird but darker colors get allot hotter than light colors. I cut it at 4 inches per min using a 2hp Hitachi router, 2 flute endmill. I am also using an Exair cold air gun. It helps allot but some colors still warp. I tried running some through a planer ( scary) and it warped the h@ll out of it. Beautiful finish though. mahertolba 05-06-2008, 07:30 AM hello I am planing to build a DIY CNC laser cutting machine to cut a 20mm wood what type of laser tube ? what laser power in watts? price in us $? thanks, maher |