Mirror galvanometers are a group of mirrors located in the laser head. They move very quickly to alter the path of laser engravers. A 10 degree rotation at the head can produce 1 3/4 inches of movement at 10 inches. It can also be used for tracing the laser paths, before engraving or cutting.
Some PVC-based acrylic emit toxic fumes during lasering. It is a good idea to research the chemical compositions and materials you will be engraving.
Buy safety glasses to protect this machine from the 1064 nm laser beam.
A large-sized fiber laser that brings fine, high-precision processing to projects of nearly any size.
Fiber lasers are used to engrave on metals because they can engrave better than generic CO2 lasers.
LaserWorks and RDWork are used for controlling the machine. They are available for free download from their respective websites.
FM-Desktop can be used as a mobile engraving machine. It has dimensions of 33.5"x24.5". It has a 4.33" x 4.33", marking area that is perfect for small projects, such as laser engraving knives.
To expand the engraving area, longer focal length lenses can be used. These lenses require high concentrated power and are taller.
Gulf States Saw & Machine Co. FM1212-50S can engrave acrylic and hard-plastic bricks, granite, marbles, tile, aluminum.
MCWlaser PRO laser engraving machine has three versions: 20W, 30W and 50W. These lasers can reach wavelengths of 1064nm.
They can import and use different file formats like PLT, BMP, DXF, JPG, TIF, AI, PNG, JPG, and more.
Gulf States Saw & Machine Co.'s FM1212-50S comes unassembled. You can attach it by reading the user manual.
Fiber lasers utilize laser light to stimulate the active medium.
Fiber lasers are popular for engraving metals, as they can engrave much more accurately than generic CO2 Lasers.
What Materials Can Be Cut With A Fiber Laser? A fiber laser cutting machine can cut sheet metal such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and titanium. Fiber lasers outperform CO2 lasers in cutting reflective materials.
The wavelength is the primary distinction that determines the types of materials that each laser can process. The wavelength of a fiber laser is typically 1,060 nm, whereas CO2 lasers have wavelengths in the 10,600 nm range. Fiber lasers have many advantages over CO2 lasers in general.
Fiber lasers typically cost between $20,000 and $45,000.