Originally Posted by
cruizer67
I have a CNC mill that i have adapted a Plasma gun that is fired when the programmed M8 comes and does a fairly decent job of making cut parts I am limited to how detailed i can be due to the fact that it is a plasma cutter. My wife and were discussing what a friend had told me about some parts that got laser cut .. she asked since i put the plasma on my mill why couldn't I put a laser cutter on it the same way.. not a bad idea i thought .. until i realize i know little to nothing about lasers .. more toward nothing .. So i turn to my favorite machining web site for help.. I guess the thickest part i will cut will be .125 mostly sheet metal.. what would it take to accomplish putting a laser on my mill
of course any and all info is greatly appreciated
Bernard