Laser Cutter/Engraver

[1018Machine]

You can cut metal with 30W? what kind of metal and how thick? how many passes? Please post some pictures of engraving and cutting.

Yes, but you have to remember the cutting/engraving footprint is small, 5" dia max. with the lens I have. Materials such as stainless, O1, aluminum. brass.....basically any alloy. It's obviously not practical to use it to cut just anything but small complicated geometry, parts for my watching hobby and reel making hobby it's perfect. It shines when it comes to deep engraving mostly. Typically most of the stuff I cut is around .030" thick but I've cut as much as .100" at times, just takes longer. If you were to need it more for cutting you'd likely want something in the 100W range.

Hers's some stuff I've done....

Hers' some .100" aluminum letters for a reel box (with a real 1/2 karat diamond)

 

[darrin1200]

That is so cool @1018Machine . I have a Gweike G2Pro30W at the top of my purchase list. You’re the first one I’ve seen showing a 30w, actually, cutting out small components.

 

[DavidR8]

Well I stand corrected. I’m impressed

 

[lucsimoneau]

Just bought my wife an xTool S1 10W diode cutter with the rotary attachement. Have no idea what the capabilities are but will be trying out the unit once it gets here. Will keep you posted