- enclosure for CNC mill / laser engraver, what layers to use in the window?
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enclosure for CNC mill / laser engraver, what layers to use in the window?
I would like to build an enclosure for my CNC mill. I'm planning on laminating these layers together with epoxy resin:
- inner most layer: glass, so the flood coolant will not have access to the other layers
- next layer: polycarbonate, so a flying block of metal, or a milling bit does not penetrate the window.
- next layer: acrylic, to protect the polycarbonate
- outer most layer: glass, to protect the acrylic from scratches.
Is this the best choice of materials? Will this also protect against a laser diode like this [1] one?
Is the acrylic layer needed? What minimal thickness is required?
[1] https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005003263124694.html?
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- enclosure for CNC mill / laser engraver, what layers to use in the window?
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