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Post by branson on Nov 30, 2017 19:03:59 GMT -5
Merry Christmas!! I’m so freaking excited about the laser!!
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Nov 30, 2017 20:30:38 GMT -5
Post by traindriver on Nov 30, 2017 20:30:38 GMT -5
So excited you forgot the quote marks!
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Nov 30, 2017 22:04:52 GMT -5
Post by garylyb on Nov 30, 2017 22:04:52 GMT -5
I just saw this. Is it available yet?
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Dec 3, 2017 10:41:00 GMT -5
Post by bigduke6 on Dec 3, 2017 10:41:00 GMT -5
I am interested also but have zero experience with lasers. How do the specifics measure up compared to comparable machines. Would this be strictly for engraving? Thanks!
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Dec 3, 2017 11:04:14 GMT -5
Post by chuck26287 on Dec 3, 2017 11:04:14 GMT -5
What type of laser is it? I think it was only rated at 4.2 watts, so it's pretty low power. At that power, I would guess it'll be used primarily to mark (darken wood or remove anodizing/coatings for a lighter mark) vs removing significant material for engraving relief or cutting.
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Dec 3, 2017 22:32:15 GMT -5
Post by garylyb on Dec 3, 2017 22:32:15 GMT -5
It's a diode laser, you could probably cut paper in 1 pass, 1/8 baltic birch or acrylic would probably take 2 or 3 passes.
I'd like to see some pics of what the engraving looks like, and how long they take.
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Dec 4, 2017 9:41:36 GMT -5
Post by vertigo01 on Dec 4, 2017 9:41:36 GMT -5
Being as the wattage is so low I think that it's more for etching as opposed to engraving.
From the lasers I have looked at/inquired about, it takes roughly 100watts to cut acrylic up to 3/8 without too much distortion of the material. 1/2 is possible with 100 watts but the risk of melting and distorting the edge becomes greater. That is what I was told by several hobbyist laser manufacturers, so take from it what you will.
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Post by branson on Dec 10, 2017 8:59:45 GMT -5
According to the website, it is capable of cutting up to 1/4 inch material. Is a diode laser rated differently? Because I agree that the wattage sounds really low to perform that function. I’d be interested in hearing if it could cut wood at 1/4 inch. Also if engraving is a option.
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Dec 20, 2017 16:32:44 GMT -5
Post by aluomala on Dec 20, 2017 16:32:44 GMT -5
I purchased the laser kit for the PirahnaXL by NWA. I was super hyped up (it's 3000mw!!!! Erm, 3 watts). They vastly overstated the capabilities in their advertising and videos. I'd almost go so far as to say false-advertising but that's dangerous ground to tread.
It does an OK job of LIGHTLY marking the wood, at a snail's pace to boot. I don't imagine the Axiom one (at roughly double the wattage) will do much better. Hopefully Axiom's support for the laser attachment is better than NWA's..
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Dec 22, 2017 11:56:46 GMT -5
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Post by scottbuehler01 on Dec 22, 2017 11:56:46 GMT -5
I'm curious also what the capacity is of the laser. Does any one from axiom answer these questions here on the forum?
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Jan 4, 2018 13:35:58 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2018 13:35:58 GMT -5
I purchased the laser kit for the PirahnaXL by NWA. I was super hyped up (it's 3000mw!!!! Erm, 3 watts). They vastly overstated the capabilities in their advertising and videos. I'd almost go so far as to say false-advertising but that's dangerous ground to tread. It does an OK job of LIGHTLY marking the wood, at a snail's pace to boot. I don't imagine the Axiom one (at roughly double the wattage) will do much better. Hopefully Axiom's support for the laser attachment is better than NWA's. The NWA laser is absolute crap, especially for $800. For $500 you can get a whole XY gantry system and higher output laser from Banggood. NWA could easily get more than double the optical power out of their laser if it was designed correctly and driven properly. But alas theirs is even illegal to sell in the USA because it fails CFR 1040.10 and will have a shortened life because of design flaws.
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