New Machine Build- Plasma to Laser

[rbocaz]

I built a plasma CNC cutting system. It is working fine. But I'm thinking to make it a laser cutting system.

I wonder what does it take to make a laser cutting system.

I found this on ebay

GSI LUMONICS LASER CUTTING HEAD TOOL ND:YAG - eBay (item 140516950343 end time Mar-27-11 08:57:37 PDT)

Obviously something else is need it to make it work as a cutting system. What would that be?

[Laserman FLE]

To make a multi k system you will need a lot of engineering and a lot of money. The cost of a multi k system is in the 100K range because of all that is needed. This would not able a very smart venture in my opinion. You are better off trying to find a good used system.

Dont mean to burst your bubble.

[Litografa]

Bro, you will be very dissapointed This is just small part of what you need for laser cutting system. This part is necessary to add oxygen to lasering area. But most expensive part will be laser tube and price will be from $3000 for 25 Wt to $60 000 for 200 Wt.

[wyl6362708]

Originally Posted by rbocaz I built a plasma CNC cutting system. It is working fine. But I'm thinking to make it a laser cutting system. I wonder what does it take to make a laser cutting system. I found this on ebay GSI LUMONICS LASER CUTTING HEAD TOOL ND:YAG - eBay (item 140516950343 end time Mar-27-11 08:57:37 PDT) Obviously something else is need it to make it work as a cutting system. What would that be?

laser for steel? wow. nice! will wait for the next news.