This is the laser's datasheet
http://dilas.com/assets/media/produc...DILAS_2018.pdf
Good day everyone
I run a small shop making decorations and have always wanted a metal cutting laser as plasma is just not precise enough
Had some experience with CO² lasers and DIYing various CNC machines
There's a listing on ebay for a used 500w source so I thought I might turn it into a fun summer project
Before I waste some money there are questions:
- is 980nm ok for cutting steel? (most commercial units are 1064nm)
- is there anything special software-wise or may I treat it as an expensive plasma machine?
- aside from the source, the optical cable and the head, what other expensive/hard to purchase parts are there?
Promise to run a build thread if all goes well :-)
Thanks in advance!
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This is the laser's datasheet
http://dilas.com/assets/media/produc...DILAS_2018.pdf