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    Question What material should I use to build a 450nm optical protective box?

    Hello there!

    Im building a laser graving machine from a former 3D printer, and have decided to buy this head to start my quest.
    The problem Im having now is that the machine will be in a rather busy place, where lots of people walk by all the time. So, a simple pair of protective gogles wont do the trick, as I wont be the only one needing protection.
    Is there a kind of acrylic protective glass I can build a box from? I cant find it in any DIY forums. Is it really necessary to have such protection when using a 500mW laser?

    Thanks in advance for any answers.

    Best regards,
    Afonso Urbano

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    Default Re: What material should I use to build a 450nm optical protective box?

    Not cheap... But yes... There are a few materials for that.

    Here is a good start : https://www.lasersafetyindustries.co...ers_s/1356.htm





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    Default Re: What material should I use to build a 450nm optical protective box?

    Quote Originally Posted by afonsurbano View Post
    Hello there!

    Im building a laser graving machine from a former 3D printer, and have decided to buy this head to start my quest.
    The problem Im having now is that the machine will be in a rather busy place, where lots of people walk by all the time. So, a simple pair of protective gogles wont do the trick, as I wont be the only one needing protection.
    Is there a kind of acrylic protective glass I can build a box from? I cant find it in any DIY forums. Is it really necessary to have such protection when using a 500mW laser?

    Thanks in advance for any answers.

    Best regards,
    Afonso Urbano

    Try this: https://jtechphotonics.com/?product=...aser-shielding
    You may also be able to find larger sheets.

    Hope this helps,

    Iron-Man

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