Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :). Greetings from Italy
Thank you for this video Roger. I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
I love your videos. You give beneficial information. I just bought a Monport 100w CO2 laser with a 5200 chiller and am happy with it. The price difference between Thunder and Monport is quite a lot. They both function the same way but looking at many videos, I can tell Thunder has more precise fine-tuning bells and whistles. I am an artist, and this is more than enough for my use. No matter whether you have Thunder, Omtech, or Monport one has to work to keep it working great!
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Thank you very much Roger for this video cause I just bought a Co2 300 watt mix laser cutter. And after watching this video I messaged the seller and asked Her what is the peak output and the running output of the machine. I’m waiting to here back from them. I bought through Alibaba. Anyhow thanks again, very helpful. Regards, David
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
Thank you so much Roger. Wife & I see the wisdom of your words. Having said that we are in a bit of a quandary. What we don't know is how to find someone in our neck of the woods to build us one. Possibly a follow up video on what to look for in a machine builder? What would I put in my search engine? Whom would I ask besides you?
Try joining and asking in some Facebook laser groups. I’m in a few of them and I recently remember seeing a guy post photos of a huge laser he was building. He builds them and sells them but I’m not sure if he also builds the enclosures for them. I’m in a Chinese Laser group on Facebook and I think that’s where I saw his post. I don’t know where he or you are located but I think that would be a good place for you to ask around.
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then? I want to learn more about this box.
Agree with all the above, except for one thing. IF you are technically/mechanically inclined, you can buy an Ebay machine and upgrade it to meet everything pointed out here, and come out ahead on the money side. You HAVE to know what you are doing though because of high voltages under the hood, and the fragility of the tube itself. I noticed you didn't cover lens or mirrors, which are critical for a good tight hot beam. Poor mirrors and lens can reduce the output by up to 50%. What I found in my research before pulling the trigger is that the cabinets are pretty much the same, a few differences are the hoods, and the panel placements, but overall well constructed. Key things were pointed out such as the guides and controller. I looked at some 60 watt machines, 20x28 bed, and US upgraded machines ran ~ $6000-7000. They were true 60 watt. What I noticed is they looked identical to the ones I was looking at on Ebay. You are buying a decent chassis with rudimentary basic components, You get what you pay for. You have to go into it knowing from the start that the tube and power supply must be upgraded, and the mirrors and lenses need to be replaced with quality ones. Mine does not have Z axis or auto-focus, but can be added later, but does have a rotary input. It came with Ruida controller, and USB inputs for PC and flash drive. I will be upgrading to a RECI 100W and power supply when the tube eventually dies, The cabinet has the panels in place to expand the tube with, and covers are easy to find or make. All in I think I will be right around $3500 when all is said and done, and I knew what I was getting into, BUT for those who don't have the technical ability to do this, Listen to what the man says, He is spot on for everything. Also If doing acrylic cuts, Keep your Honeycomb CLEAN !
So if im reading this correctly you bought a 60W machine and deciding to upgrade the tube to 100 when it stops working?.... What else do you need to upgrade when you do this? The 100 fits in the same space as a 60?
@@MountainBabyRoses More or less. The machine is designed to run up to 150 watt tubes. To accommodate the extra length a cover is needed on the right side which can be made from PVC pipe from the box store. The other thing needed is a proper power supply, which is an essential upgrade anyway since the one it comes with is barely at it's ratings. Depending on the tube I may or may not need new tube clamps, all depends on the diameter of the tube, but it is quite easy to upgrade to a higher wattage tube if you know what to do. There are many videos out there on the subject. So far I have gotten 4 years out of my original tube, can't complain at all about that.
@@acdii is there a way to tell in the specs the highest tube it can handle? I am in the market for a laser cutter but have no experience with one. Ive been looking at 80W. I am off grid and not sure how well one will run on my system. Between my husband and I we could probably figure out how to upgrade the tube (he is a contractor and if theres something he doesnt know he can learn very fast) but... He is also like a bull in a china shop. And the fragility of the tube worries me. I have about ... $6k in my budget for a laser. But this also needs to include software, filtration, a new computer, and it would be nice to have some starting material. I already have a bunch of leather i found for a steal. In short I want to make custom model doll houses amongst other things. I have so many ideas and without a machine my mind is going crazy 😅
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
I like ur attitude and thoughtfulness....safety first and your forethought about ur neighbors and our environment is something we should think of often!
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Very good video. "Plug and play" machines from high quality professional laser brands cost around 40000 to 50000 Euro, bigger ones 100000. If you can build a start up business with 7000 USD / Euro it's great.
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
It's great that you stress the importance of the filtration system, the off gases can be lethal to yourself and the environment! Most companies selling laser cutters breeze over just how dangerous breathing some of these off gases in can be in fear of not making the sale.
Great video packed with useful information. However, what you are describing here would be very expensive and out of the price range of a lot of hobbyists.
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
RE Hybrid Stepper Drives: I don't lose steps on my 3D printers why would anyone expect a laser to lose steps? It's not a milling machine. There's no back pressure against the movement. It's always moving the same mass with no resistance. Hybrid stepper drives are overkill for the application.
@@aldarrin Yes, and a car can skid on dry pavement too... it's called operating the equipment within it's design parameters... if one is running it fast enough to skip steps on a full speed reversal than it is too fast for the laser. And yes, I have been an industrial design engineer for over 30 years. Hybrid steppers are only necessary when used on a true CNC cutting machine.
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
How do you feel about the OMTech lasers? They seem to have a good review and built decent for somebody needing a bit more speed without a big budget. Upgrading from the orion 20w desktop.
@@greciagonzalez8729 i do not know much yet, but I have heard over and over not to buy glowforge. This was a comment 10 months ago. What did you end up doing?
Hello Roger you are strong 😁 I am Alessandro and watch your videos and descriptions from Italy Of English I understand very little 🤨 but you speak very slowly and clear and so I can know that you say Thank you ! Could you send me some file in 3D 3 axis my cnc 120 x 150 work size
Roger, does your laser utilize a genuine RECI power supply? I have read that it is non optimal to use a 100w laser to yield good 3D engraving results. The RECI states that their tubes can do high-frequency impulse engraving. This I imagine is dependent on the quality and capability of the power supply. Your thoughts on this matter?
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?
Awesome video and great info, any chance you could link me to where I can purchase a machine such as yours or something similar built for myself? My wife and I want to upgrade from the cheap ebay laser we brought. Many Thanks. P.S We are in QLD and I've searched everywhere but all the decent machines are over 20k.
Hello Mr. Webb, Great video, very informative. How much would I expect to pay in U.S. dollars for the machine you have there and how does that compare to the Glowforge Pro which of course is a 45 Watt laser but as far as quality and price cause the Glowforge Pro is like $6000.00 and its no where as big as yours and if I'm not mistaken doesn't use a chiller, water or air pump as far as I can see. Just trying to educate myself before i spend 6 thousand dollars and possibly end up with a really pretty underpowered machine.
I have the Orion 100W laser and recently it has started having problems engraving letters. It starts the letter then moves to another place to finish the letter. Can you give me any advice on how to fix this?
Hi Roger, hope you can reply, as I’ve already asked you the question but you may have missed it. Where did you get your c02 laser and what were the specs. Thank you in anticipation
All the information you need to look for a GOOD machine is in this video. I purchased my custom made 100 watt CO2 laser from China, that company is no longer trading.
I mark anodized aluminum on my Epilog co2 laser all the time. For years. Its not as dangerous as you're making it sound. Yes, aluminum doesn't absorb energy from a Co2 laser wavelength very readily. That doesn't mean it's reflecting coherent light beams into your eyeballs. Once it hits a piece of aluminum it gets refracted all over the place. Keeping the laser beam coherent and on path is why so much effort is made in the coating and manufacture of laser engraving mirrors. You shouldn't be standing over your machine staring directly at the workpiece, anyways. For the same reason you wouldn't stare at a welding arc.
@@rogerwebb9600 Every co2 laser manufacturer advertises the ability to mark (but not depth engrave) anodized aluminum. Precisely because, as you implied, co2 lasers don't emit laser light at the right wavelength to be readily absorbed by aluminum. But the dye in the anodizing can, which means you can make some pretty fantastic photo realistic permanent images on it. I don't have a PhD, but I can say with some degree of confidence that laser marking anodized aluminum is not a big deal. Because I've been doing it for many years now without any ill effect. I use an Epilog Legend 32, circa 2001. Can you you give me some examples of people who have been injured from laser marking anodized aluminum on their Co2 lasers? Maybe I'm wrong and I've been rolling the dice all these years without even knowing it.
@@rogerwebb9600 Ok, but if its not an actual demonstration of the effect happening but instead an illustration to explain what you think could happen, its not going to mean much to someone who has been marking anodized aluminum with a co2 laser for many years without any ill effect. That's why I asked for examples. Seeing is believing. Its a remarkable claim to make given how long Trotec, Epilog, and many other well established laser engraver manufacturers have specifically and proudly marketed the ability of their lasers to do it.
Great reminder about health, safety and environmental impact. Hope you’re all safe and well in Tasmania from us all in Perth. So your machine doesn’t look custom built in the true sense, I’m assuming it’s off the shelf and upgraded, correct? I think many of us could operate something that was well built - so where or how do we get the same reliable kit that you have? Cheers!
Hello mr. Roger! Im about to order co2 laser from china. And I prefer hybrid servo motors. But seller replay with message. About the easy servo motor and driver, I don't recommend you to change it . Because with it, the machine will be unstable and the accuracy drops. So I still recommend you the stepper motor and driver . What they mean with this message? Walk away or? 😁 Thank you for your answer and sorry if I disturbing you...
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen! I'm in the market for a laser and the information provided here will help me narrow down the best machine and safety features. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your clear and professional videos, I am interested in this machine and your videos are helpful (I have a previous CNC training). You speak clearly and allow me to understand, without the need for subtitles :).
Greetings from Italy
Thank you for this video Roger.
I researched and decided to "walk away" from the Omtech 100watt "peak" output and go with the Thunder Laser USA-Nova 35 true 100watt operating power co2 laser. Yes it was over $10k but I decided "you get what you pay for" 100%!!
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I'm in the process of planning a new workshop and your videos are a huge help.
A great and invormative Video, thank you. One tip from a activated-carbon pro from Germany, the direktion of you Filter has a mistake. first the poket Filter then the "honeycomb Filter" an at last the aktivated Carbon filter. This a-coal filters only the smallest pices like odor molecules from the air. the filters are built up from coarse to fine. the a-coal filters finest toxic or smelling particle out of the air but not the dust particle. This particle crashes the expensive a-coal filter. best wishes from Germany an sorry for my english 😀
I love your videos. You give beneficial information. I just bought a Monport 100w CO2 laser with a 5200 chiller and am happy with it. The price difference between Thunder and Monport is quite a lot. They both function the same way but looking at many videos, I can tell Thunder has more precise fine-tuning bells and whistles. I am an artist, and this is more than enough for my use. No matter whether you have Thunder, Omtech, or Monport one has to work to keep it working great!
You get what you pay for!
Roger, your videos are always so informative and you can tell you genuinely care about your viewers. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
You are very welcome
how and where i can get leaser like yours
Hey, you are more than genius. Thanks for having us with such amazing videos...Have really learnt a lot from you. God bless for showing us more about laser pros and cons. It’s Cr8tive Links from Ghana 🇬🇭
It's my pleasure
Very detailed explanation!
Awesome video mate, this helped me a lot. It's shocking people don't care about the toxic fumes
Glad it helped
I'm just starting to look into buying a laser and your video was extremely helpful. I took good notes and will continue on my investigative path to buying a good and safe laser. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much Roger for this video cause I just bought a Co2 300 watt mix laser cutter. And after watching this video I messaged the seller and asked Her what is the peak output and the running output of the machine. I’m waiting to here back from them. I bought through Alibaba. Anyhow thanks again, very helpful. Regards, David
You are very welcome
Was the 300w laser any good. Mixed=dual head?? Brand?
You are amazing .in my country stuff is really limited and to expensive to by. You're advise was so helpful and i learned a lot from you. Lots of love from iran
Roger, thank you for putting this video together. It was highly informative. I am looking to make a purchase in the next few days and am curious what is the exact make and model of the laser machine in your video?
Bardzo ważny i pouczający film. Nie miałem pojęcia jak ważne są filtry powietrza i jak nas oszukują z laserem CO2. Mam zamiar kupić laser i teraz namieszał mi Pan w głowie. BARDZO CENNE RADY. Dziękuję za film i pozdrowienia z Polski
Great Video. Thank you. I own a K40 and plan to buy a 100 watt co2 laser. Now I know what to look out for.
Glad I could help
Very informative thanks you! From the Philippines
My pleasure!
Excellent information. Clear information on what to look for, and why. Take care. Be safe. Stay healthy
Thank you so much Roger. Wife & I see the wisdom of your words. Having said that we are in a bit of a quandary. What we don't know is how to find someone in our neck of the woods to build us one. Possibly a follow up video on what to look for in a machine builder? What would I put in my search engine? Whom would I ask besides you?
Try joining and asking in some Facebook laser groups. I’m in a few of them and I recently remember seeing a guy post photos of a huge laser he was building. He builds them and sells them but I’m not sure if he also builds the enclosures for them. I’m in a Chinese Laser group on Facebook and I think that’s where I saw his post. I don’t know where he or you are located but I think that would be a good place for you to ask around.
@@brandonn5371 Thank you. Very helpful & very kind.
I love your filter. Wish you got more into the top(last) paper layer.
26:35 this is the first time Ive seen an "active carbon filter" ... So this laser is NOT vented outside? And there is no "output" from the active carbon filter? All the bad ju-ju just gets pumped into this box and we hope it stays in there and not leak out? Does the inside filters not become "hazardous" materials then?
I want to learn more about this box.
Hi Roger, I have enjoyed you explaining the CNC 100W Laser.Where can I purchase this machine in Australia for the price you state?
Thunder Laser
Thank you so much. I feel like this was your best video to date.
Glad you think so!
Thank you sir! I appreciate your videos. I am getting ready to purchase a 100 watt laser and this was very helpful.
used to cut aluminum on a 4000k watt co2 and it was never an issue. Now Stainless steel, look out man.
Agree with all the above, except for one thing. IF you are technically/mechanically inclined, you can buy an Ebay machine and upgrade it to meet everything pointed out here, and come out ahead on the money side. You HAVE to know what you are doing though because of high voltages under the hood, and the fragility of the tube itself. I noticed you didn't cover lens or mirrors, which are critical for a good tight hot beam. Poor mirrors and lens can reduce the output by up to 50%. What I found in my research before pulling the trigger is that the cabinets are pretty much the same, a few differences are the hoods, and the panel placements, but overall well constructed. Key things were pointed out such as the guides and controller. I looked at some 60 watt machines, 20x28 bed, and US upgraded machines ran ~ $6000-7000. They were true 60 watt. What I noticed is they looked identical to the ones I was looking at on Ebay. You are buying a decent chassis with rudimentary basic components, You get what you pay for.
You have to go into it knowing from the start that the tube and power supply must be upgraded, and the mirrors and lenses need to be replaced with quality ones. Mine does not have Z axis or auto-focus, but can be added later, but does have a rotary input. It came with Ruida controller, and USB inputs for PC and flash drive. I will be upgrading to a RECI 100W and power supply when the tube eventually dies, The cabinet has the panels in place to expand the tube with, and covers are easy to find or make. All in I think I will be right around $3500 when all is said and done, and I knew what I was getting into, BUT for those who don't have the technical ability to do this, Listen to what the man says, He is spot on for everything. Also If doing acrylic cuts, Keep your Honeycomb CLEAN !
So if im reading this correctly you bought a 60W machine and deciding to upgrade the tube to 100 when it stops working?....
What else do you need to upgrade when you do this? The 100 fits in the same space as a 60?
@@MountainBabyRoses More or less. The machine is designed to run up to 150 watt tubes. To accommodate the extra length a cover is needed on the right side which can be made from PVC pipe from the box store. The other thing needed is a proper power supply, which is an essential upgrade anyway since the one it comes with is barely at it's ratings.
Depending on the tube I may or may not need new tube clamps, all depends on the diameter of the tube, but it is quite easy to upgrade to a higher wattage tube if you know what to do. There are many videos out there on the subject. So far I have gotten 4 years out of my original tube, can't complain at all about that.
@@acdii is there a way to tell in the specs the highest tube it can handle?
I am in the market for a laser cutter but have no experience with one.
Ive been looking at 80W.
I am off grid and not sure how well one will run on my system. Between my husband and I we could probably figure out how to upgrade the tube (he is a contractor and if theres something he doesnt know he can learn very fast) but... He is also like a bull in a china shop. And the fragility of the tube worries me.
I have about ... $6k in my budget for a laser. But this also needs to include software, filtration, a new computer, and it would be nice to have some starting material. I already have a bunch of leather i found for a steal. In short I want to make custom model doll houses amongst other things. I have so many ideas and without a machine my mind is going crazy 😅
Well done and really useful video Roger! Could you also please make a CNC router buyer guide for 2020 ? I am being told (by the sales man), that now new drivers for steper motors make microsteps and give pretty similar results to servo motors...I am not sure this is true. Could you also please elaborate on the missing steps problem? Thank you!
I really appreciate you for your time. Roger I have some quotation from some company in china. I really confused that which one is bertter regarding to your video because I am buying online. Any suggition which company have good quality and fair price? again Thank you so much Roger
I love the 🦅.
Very useful and informative video, thanks Roger!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your useful videos.
Thanks for this great video I learnt so much I didn't know before especially regarding the safety aspects. May I ask if there's a rough hourly average cost of running a machine like this to cut MDF and other similar wood?
Hi Roger, I want to buy a 3D crystal laser engraving machine. Any recommendations of where in China would be the best place to buy one?
Thanks Roger, well done!
Excellent practical information. Thanks for putting it out. You gotta love the Brits! ROT!! I thought you guys used Rubbish? We are not as classy here in the states...I can't type what we use ;-) Thanks again! BTW...checked out you're 3018 videos. Excellent! Subscribed.
I like ur attitude and thoughtfulness....safety first and your forethought about ur neighbors and our environment is something we should think of often!
Thank you for your informative videos! I’ve been looking at “name brand” laser engravers. Is there any advantage to buying a name brand? I mean in terms of quality? I understand you have service and support etc but is the quality the same?
Hello Louanne, hope you’re in good health?
Hi dear how are you doing?
Hi Roger I really appreciate your videos, where in America can we buy your type of laser ?
Hi, thunderlaserusa.com in the USA
Hello dear how are you
Very good video. "Plug and play" machines from high quality professional laser brands cost around 40000 to 50000 Euro, bigger ones 100000. If you can build a start up business with 7000 USD / Euro it's great.
Yes, you are right
Hi
How much ? 220 volt ? Can it cut a 30"×40"×1/2" plywood?
Very informative! Exactly what I needed to hear before jumping on the laser band wagon.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this clear breakdown. Question, if you were blowing out the air to the outside, would you still recommend a filter system? Where did you get yours? Thank you!
Yes, absolutely
Did you watch the video in full? 24:43 he talks about people venting outside and it's not the right to do which means yes you need a filter. If you are going to operate a laser and cut materials that produce toxic games then it needs to be operated responsibly.
Thank you Rodger great info. I can’t afford a custom made machine. I am just starting out. I am considering the Glowforge.
Very interesting - nice filter!
Thanks for the tips and making these videos, very helpful. Is there any reason you aren't sharing a link to the Chinese manufacturers that are willing to accommodate customisation requests from customers ? You mention that there are some that will work with customer requests, but you didn't name them. Thanks
The manufacturer of my machine closed down over
two years ago
It's great that you stress the importance of the filtration system, the off gases can be lethal to yourself and the environment! Most companies selling laser cutters breeze over just how dangerous breathing some of these off gases in can be in fear of not making the sale.
Great video packed with useful information. However, what you are describing here would be very expensive and out of the price range of a lot of hobbyists.
Absolutely wonderful presentation! So much experience! Watched every minute of it. Properly thought out machine. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
also, where did you get your fume extractor?
Thank you!
Thank you for all these explanations. Please, I want to ask about the largest thickness of plywood that can be cut with this machine
Great suggestion! Video on its way tomorrow
Cw3000 is not a refrigeration system
One question - if I get the multi stage active carbon filter and vent to the outside, is it ok to run inside the house or does gas still seep through?
You would need to vent the room aswell
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks for the informative video Roger. Could you tell me why you chose 100W? Would 60W work for most applications, or is there a specific reason I would want the 100W?
If I were to buy a laser it would definitely be a 100 watt ++++
Please see video 503 the info you need is in this video
Very helpful, thank you! I'm planning to build one myself with a budget of E2500,-
Will post on YT.
Sounds great!
very interesting tks from italy
You are welcome
Can you please let me know the company you purchased this from
Great videos Roger! Can you tell me what the actual dimensions of that machine is please? Also did you get the cooler, carbon filter, and hybrid servos add-ons from BoostCN as well or were they upgrades you did after? And i can't remember if you said whether the machine is 220v or 110v...
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks! I have reached out to BoostCN but I have a question for you about the cutting bed. In your opinion is the honeycomb table better than the blade table that comes with the machine? Does the honeycomb reflect a lot of the laser back to the underside of the material you are cutting? Do you have any videos about the different types of cutting tables? Thanks for all your videos. They are very helpful.
Roger I am looking at buying my first laser and have the Thunder Nova 35 as my top choice any thoughts
Hi, I have a video for you
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@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you so much for the response. Your expertise and willingness to help those of us new to this business is greatly appreciated.
who makes your laser cabinet
Can you cut thin metal with this. Say 1mm sterling silver sheet
RE Hybrid Stepper Drives: I don't lose steps on my 3D printers why would anyone expect a laser to lose steps? It's not a milling machine. There's no back pressure against the movement. It's always moving the same mass with no resistance. Hybrid stepper drives are overkill for the application.
@@aldarrin Yes, and a car can skid on dry pavement too... it's called operating the equipment within it's design parameters... if one is running it fast enough to skip steps on a full speed reversal than it is too fast for the laser. And yes, I have been an industrial design engineer for over 30 years. Hybrid steppers are only necessary when used on a true CNC cutting machine.
You're awesome. Great video.
I appreciate that!
Any suggestions on a filter p, what CFM is needed for a machine your size? Who was the manufacture of the filter? Where did you get the filter? The filter space is amazing in prices from a few hundred to 10k and up and much of them look the same. How do you test the quality of your filter?
How do you feel about the OMTech lasers? They seem to have a good review and built decent for somebody needing a bit more speed without a big budget. Upgrading from the orion 20w desktop.
I would "NOT" buy from them!!!
@@rogerwebb9600 is there one you'd recommend?
Roger Webb why ! I'm about to buy one now , I'm will wait for your answer ... glowforge is my other option
@@greciagonzalez8729 i do not know much yet, but I have heard over and over not to buy glowforge. This was a comment 10 months ago. What did you end up doing?
Hello Roger you are strong 😁
I am Alessandro and watch your videos and descriptions from Italy
Of English I understand very little 🤨 but you speak very slowly and clear and so I can know that you say
Thank you !
Could you send me some file in 3D
3 axis my cnc 120 x 150 work size
Hi Roger....Great video's ... Whats the minimum laser power required to do a good engrave job on glassware. Thanks
Roger, does your laser utilize a genuine RECI power supply? I have read that it is non optimal to use a 100w laser to yield good 3D engraving results. The RECI states that their tubes can do high-frequency impulse engraving. This I imagine is dependent on the quality and capability of the power supply. Your thoughts on this matter?
Hi Roger, thank for your video, I’m about to buy a laser and have learned a lot in just 30 mins. I’m after a laser just like yours to cut up to 10mm acrylic. Where can I get a setup like yours please?
hi thanks a lot for your help if don't mind i want to buy laser cutter use it to cut metal stainless steel 2mm ..... i need your help please
Hi, you will need a 3000+ watt fiber laser for that
@@rogerwebb9600 thanks for your help and fast reply I appreciate your concern bro
@@rogerwebb9600 Can you please suggest a specific company for me
What is the make and model of your fume extractor for your laser and where did you buy it?
Awesome video and great info, any chance you could link me to where I can purchase a machine such as yours or something similar built for myself? My wife and I want to upgrade from the cheap ebay laser we brought. Many Thanks. P.S We are in QLD and I've searched everywhere but all the decent machines are over 20k.
Hi have a look at www.thunderlaser.com.au/
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks for the reply Roger, I did a little research and have sent you an Email, if you get time lol. Kind regards.
Good morning, what is the thickness of acrylic that you can cut in your machine?
Hi Roger sorry if this question has been asked before but what model of machine did you end up with ?
A 6090 100 Watt CO2 laser
@@rogerwebb9600 Thank you Roger will check it out now agree with you (i am a former CNC programmer) you cant work with junk gear ;)
Roger where did you get your laser unit from??
where can i buy this exact setup
Hello Mr. Webb, Great video, very informative. How much would I expect to pay in U.S. dollars for the machine you have there and how does that compare to the Glowforge Pro which of course is a 45 Watt laser but as far as quality and price cause the Glowforge Pro is like $6000.00 and its no where as big as yours and if I'm not mistaken doesn't use a chiller, water or air pump as far as I can see. Just trying to educate myself before i spend 6 thousand dollars and possibly end up with a really pretty underpowered machine.
What machine do you buy ? I'm between glowforge and omtech 60w
I have the Orion 100W laser and recently it has started having problems engraving letters. It starts the letter then moves to another place to finish the letter. Can you give me any advice on how to fix this?
Probably a new controller
Hi Roger, hope you can reply, as I’ve already asked you the question but you may have missed it. Where did you get your c02 laser and what were the specs. Thank you in anticipation
All the information you need to look for a GOOD machine is in this video. I purchased my custom made 100 watt CO2 laser from China, that company is no longer trading.
Hi Roger, can you tell me the make and model you are using.
Am I picking up hints of an Australian accent?
I didn't check if you got the link but it will be also to get a finder fee... Affiliate marketing
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@@rogerwebb9600 sorry disregard
..keep up the good work
Where did you purchase your 6090?
Roger, what brand is your laser? Thx
@@rogerwebb9600 Thanks!!
can you provide a link for the active carbon filter that you use?
I mark anodized aluminum on my Epilog co2 laser all the time. For years. Its not as dangerous as you're making it sound. Yes, aluminum doesn't absorb energy from a Co2 laser wavelength very readily. That doesn't mean it's reflecting coherent light beams into your eyeballs. Once it hits a piece of aluminum it gets refracted all over the place. Keeping the laser beam coherent and on path is why so much effort is made in the coating and manufacture of laser engraving mirrors.
You shouldn't be standing over your machine staring directly at the workpiece, anyways. For the same reason you wouldn't stare at a welding arc.
OH! Dear! You are very much mistaken and unfortunately, a danger to yourself and others.
?Do you have a Ph.D.??
@@rogerwebb9600 Every co2 laser manufacturer advertises the ability to mark (but not depth engrave) anodized aluminum. Precisely because, as you implied, co2 lasers don't emit laser light at the right wavelength to be readily absorbed by aluminum. But the dye in the anodizing can, which means you can make some pretty fantastic photo realistic permanent images on it.
I don't have a PhD, but I can say with some degree of confidence that laser marking anodized aluminum is not a big deal. Because I've been doing it for many years now without any ill effect. I use an Epilog Legend 32, circa 2001.
Can you you give me some examples of people who have been injured from laser marking anodized aluminum on their Co2 lasers? Maybe I'm wrong and I've been rolling the dice all these years without even knowing it.
I will make a video and demonstrate what can happen ok
@@rogerwebb9600 Ok, but if its not an actual demonstration of the effect happening but instead an illustration to explain what you think could happen, its not going to mean much to someone who has been marking anodized aluminum with a co2 laser for many years without any ill effect.
That's why I asked for examples. Seeing is believing.
Its a remarkable claim to make given how long Trotec, Epilog, and many other well established laser engraver manufacturers have specifically and proudly marketed the ability of their lasers to do it.
Great reminder about health, safety and environmental impact. Hope you’re all safe and well in Tasmania from us all in Perth.
So your machine doesn’t look custom built in the true sense, I’m assuming it’s off the shelf and upgraded, correct? I think many of us could operate something that was well built - so where or how do we get the same reliable kit that you have?
Cheers!
Rodger, the laser can be dialed down to engrave ?
Yes it can
Rodger what brand is you laser
what brand is your air filter i cant seem to find it anywhere
What is the source for the carbon Filter? Also you never mentioned the make and model of the laser
The information you need is in this video
ruclips.net/video/SLtZGlXGWI4/видео.html
Hello mr. Roger! Im about to order co2 laser from china. And I prefer hybrid servo motors. But seller replay with message.
About the easy servo motor and driver, I don't recommend you to change it . Because with it, the machine will be unstable and the accuracy drops.
So I still recommend you the stepper motor and driver .
What they mean with this message?
Walk away or? 😁
Thank you for your answer and sorry if I disturbing you...
My guess is they don't build them & don't know how to do it or know enough to give advice.
Where from I can buy this custom made laser machine
What brand is the carbon filter? Do you have a link?
Anyone know what those filter flap bags are called (the ones at the base of the carbon filter)? Just wondering where to buy some.
Am I the only one who cannot determine the NAME of the 100 Watt CO2 laser you are using?
I did not publish it!!
Where can i get one ??
thx old school man...all best in life.
Nice
Thanks