Making Laser cutting machine
Making CO2 Laser cutting machine
February 2023 FabLab West harima's original CO2 laser processing machine was planned, designed, manufactured, and delivered to Rokkosan Creative Lab!
1. Machine Spec
| Machine spec | Description |
|---|---|
| Processable materials | MDF, Wood, rubber, cork, plastic, paper, leather (*Note: Excluding materials banned for use) |
| Work area | About 900 mm(w) x 600 mm (L) |
| Controller | RuiDa Controller |
| Control Software | RUIDA RDWorks Software, LightBurn |
Materials banned:
| materials banned | Example | Danger |
|---|---|---|
| chloride | Vinyl chloride board, etc. | Generation of toxic gases, rust to machinery |
| Mirror/mirror-finished objects | - | The laser reflects and makes a hole in the machine, Possibility of loss of eyesight and injury |
| Highly flammable | Explosives and highly flammable materials (Spray cans, batteries, paint, etc.） | Fire & Explosion |
| Fluorine-containing materials | Fluorine-containing tapes, rubber sheets, etc. | Generation of toxic gases |
2. Developer
- Kazunari Takeda
- Role: Comprehensive producer, Mechanical design, electrical and control design and fabrication
- background: Mechanical engineer
- Former::
- Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company limited
- Engineering team atRIKEN Harima (SPring-8)
- An incumbent: CEO of Digico LLC, Founder of FabLab West harima
3. Where to Buy Parts
| Title | Where to purchase |
|---|---|
| Mechanical parts | MISUMI |
| Mechanical parts（Original parts） | MISUMI Meivy |
| Electrical/Contorol parts | AliExpress, VITAL system, HICON, GECKODRIVE |
4. Test
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Engraving（material:wood）
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Engraving（material: alumite）
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Cutting（basswood plywood thickness:5mm）- Video