01- Build Your Own Co2 LASER Cutting & Engraving Machine - Introduction, Planning & Design.

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Building your own Co2 Laser can be rewarding and you can avoid large import duties, shipping and taxes that you would pay on a pre-built laser machine & you get to design it how you want it, to your own specifications.
More Info and Product Information I Use for This Build Can be found on my Website Here - mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build/ This will be continually added to throughout the build so check back Regularly for Updates.
Stepper Motors, Stepper Drivers and More for your DIY Laser Build at -- www.omc-stepperonline.com//?t...
The mechanical parts I will be using for this build will be from Cloudray Laser (www.cloudraylaser.com). When building your own machine you have the opportunity to design it the size you want with the material you want to give it a unique and personal look. I have chosen to use Aluminium T-Slot Extrusion for the frame of my machine and I will briefly discuss the design and plan for the machine I plan to build in a future video.
Building your own Co2 Laser Machine requires planning. In this video I go over the main considerations of planning and designing your own laser cutting machine.
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Until next time, take care
Cheers Matthew
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Any questions please feel free to email me matt@mwlaser.com.au or leave a comment below.
DISCLAIMER: The producer of this video under no circumstances can be found liable for negligence by a viewer if they are seriously injured, dies or suffers damage to their property after acting upon or using the content contained in this video production. Any person/s acting on information contained in this video do so at their own risk. The viewer also acknowledges they must follow all local and national laws and regulations when performing any works described in this video production.
NOTE: This is not a paid production or advertisement. The featured products are provided by Cloudray to allow me to provide viewers with an installation / how-to video.

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@hjartland 3 года назад

Glad I didn't skip over this video! It is full of very helpful info on the Co2 Laser options! I'm converting a light duty CNC mill to a laser cutter. Mostly for 1/4" (6.35mm) acrylic. Limited budget & space means a CR40 is my new goal. Thank you for this video. I subscribed before the video was even over. :)

@MWLaser 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gasman9845 5 лет назад

Great video Matt can tell by you enthusiasm that this is going to be a great video series. Looking forward to seeing all that you are going to do.

@MWLaser 3 года назад

thanks

@arjungulati99 4 года назад

love it

@MWLaser 4 года назад

thank you. Cheers Matt

@kurtbilinski1723 2 года назад

As mentioned, the power produced by the tube is directly related to the tube's length. Once past about 100W or so, the tube itself may dictate the enclosure width. One alternative are the dual-tube products, where (for example) you can get a 240W laser assembly that is not much longer than one 120W laser tube. Also, something I've never seen mentioned (and don't know if it's okay to do) is to mount the laser tube diagonally along the back wall, tilted upward. That could effectively shorten the enclosure width by up to 40%.

@videoJunke1 5 лет назад

Nice video. Very interesting. Do you have a view on what de budget will be for the laser?

@MWLaser 5 лет назад

I will be providing this information, along with where I ordered parts from, on my website in the coming weeks. Cheers Matt FYI - Cloudray list a DIY Build Kit (less the enclosure) on their website, a 900x600mm with Reci tube and cooler etc for approx USD$2000 www.cloudraylaser.com/collections/diy-laser-machine/products/cloudray-diy-laser-machine

@FPVREVIEWS 4 года назад

Thanks, i think i'll look into building one. trying to figure out how to get one for a cuple years now.. and now i know..

@MWLaser 4 года назад

Good luck. Cheers Matt mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build-cost-estimation/

@richfv 3 года назад

Hello friend, I am making my own laser and your video is helping me, my question is what reduction has the X axis and the Y axis, is it the same for both? thanks

@MWLaser 3 года назад

unsure what you are asking - please explain in an email to matt@mwlaser.com.au thanks

@claudioaraujo6504 4 года назад

Hello. Congratulations on the videos. What do you advise, steper motors or servo motors? Thank you

@MWLaser 4 года назад

That depends on your budget and how you intend to use your machine. Leadshine stepper motors have been working extremely well for me.

@smgvbest 4 года назад

Hi , Love the series and the focus on cloudray as I've looked at using thier items. in your video you show a Cutting Chart, is that available on your site or somewhere? I've not been able to locate it and would love to have it as a reference.

@MWLaser 4 года назад

I will locate the file/chart and add it to my webpage in the next few days, on this page (mwlaser.com.au/diy-laser-build-part-1/)

@MWLaser 4 года назад

Done - Cheers Matt

@dwightbauer6705 5 лет назад

Matt Question...I think Cloud Ray makes a Laser tube with a Red Marker laser beam built into the laser tube itself....would you consider using that tube and what is the quality of the Cloud Ray tube compared to the Reci tube?...great channel by the way..lots of good information here.

@MWLaser 5 лет назад

Hi, I know of the tube with the red dot integrated, however I am not familiar with it, I have not used one or know of anyone with one to provide any feedback on this unit. My personal option/question, would be is it worth the extra money to have the red dot in the tube or just easier to use a beam combiner unit? Both Cloudray and RECI tubes are excellent quality tubes. Cheers Matt

@dwightbauer6705 5 лет назад

@@MWLaser I think the logic is that you would not suffer a power loss when it is combined in the tube as you would if you use the beam combiner lens....thanks for your help.

@sz72909 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, After building the machine, what is the best method to program the machine specific settings into the controller? I took a look at the Cloudray website, and saw that they offer a kit of complete parts to build a DIY laser machine(except for the enclosure). I emailed them asking for any documentations they have regarding the kit, but they say that they don't have any documentation available. Will you be referencing the kit(s) they sell? If so, will you be going over setups and such beyond just building and wiring the hardware? I intend to use LightBurn with my future DIY machine. I've read so many people recommend the Ruida DSP controller, but you mentioned that you won't be using it in this video series. Will I still be able to follow your method if I choose to use the Ruida controller? Thanks for your time.

@MWLaser 5 лет назад

Hi Steven, Yes I will be referencing the kit, however I am building a larger unit so I have selected alternative parts, they are basically the same as the kit just larger. I will be doing the wiring on a Trocen controller however the connections are pretty much the same as the Ruida, so you will be able to follow along, There is also the possibility that I will at a later date install the Trocen controller in my pre-built machine and install the Ruida into the new Build, however that will be after the build is complete. I will also be putting a document together about how to program the controller, and I will include both the Trocen and Ruida in this documentation. I will be using the software that comes with the controller but also LightBurn. If you are interested in the size machine that Cloudray offer in the Kit then I'd recommend it as it comes with all the necessary accessories including the chiller, fans etc. Feel free to email me (address in description) with any questions you have and we can discuss in more detail if you need. Cheers Matt

@sz72909 5 лет назад

@@MWLaser That is so nice of you to take the time to reply to my post with a great amount of detail. I really appreciate that, and I love your video's and your perseverance dealing with this technology.

@gordonnewell 3 года назад

Matthew, enjoying the series. I was rather shocked at the shipping costs, at times doubling the unit price. You make no mention in your 'costings'. Like you, I'm also un OZ (not that far from you as well - near Dandenong). Did you (could you) save by consolidating the shipping?

@MWLaser 3 года назад

In some cases yes by consolidating shipping it may be more affordable, email matt@mwlaser.com.au and we can discuss further. Cheers Matt

@cgdhh3829 3 года назад

Hello Matt, what kind of lens (diameter and focal length ) and mirrors will suit to use for Co2 laser 80 W to cut acrylic with thickness 10mm ? Please ASAP

@MWLaser 3 года назад

Mirrors don't change for the thickness of material you are cutting. With your lens selection, the diameter is set by what your machine can accommodate. Typically you would want at least 2.5" , preferably a 4".0 focal length. This will also depend on what your lens tube holder can accommodate. I explain focal length in this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gGfg2zJioT8.html Cheers Matt

@imadyoucef5160 4 года назад

Thanks for your videos I have some questions, I have Rayjet R500, I want to upgrade from Rayjet manager to ruida RDC, can you help me?

@MWLaser 4 года назад

Email More Details to Matt@mwlaser.com.au Include Photos of your current setup, controller and board Cheers

@imadyoucef5160 4 года назад

@@MWLaser Thank you , i send you email with photo

@richardrhoads9088 4 года назад

Hello, On your parts lists what size are the mirrors and the lens?

@MWLaser 4 года назад

I used 25mm mirrors and 20mm lenses

@ChrisBCrazy12 3 года назад

I'm looking to build a lazer but I require to cut through 3mm thick sheet steel is there a tube strong enough to get through that?

@MWLaser 3 года назад

Yes there are Co2 Lasers for cutting through steel, you will require a metal cutting head, with the gas/air assist and a Co2 tube over 150W for thin metals and even larger like 300W for thicker metals.... However the available Co2 Lasers for cutting metal are NOT stable. I'd suggest a Fiber Laser to that.

@adityamiskin 4 года назад

Sir can we connect to softwares like auto Cadd and solidworks and need the complete info of the machine and controls with circuit details and drawing will be very much helpful to you if you help me doing the machine

@MWLaser 4 года назад

email your requirements to matt@mwlaser.com.au. thanks

@scienceandtechnologyst8134 2 года назад

I want to make 5 axis CO2 laser machine Kindly help me and which software I use for operation in my 3d model and what firmware I can use for operating my machine

@MWLaser 2 года назад

this is not something I can assist with due to my extremely busy schedule

@JamalKhan-il3iv 3 года назад

My help me please buy the parts cnc CO2

@MWLaser 3 года назад

email me matt@mwlaser.com.au and let me know what parts you are needing

@adityamiskin 4 года назад

Sir can u send me complete drawing in 3D format I would like to build the same machine and were would I get all the materials used in the machine like x -axis rails y - axis rails and z - axis rails and Lazer head and other parts and with control details with circuit drawing and how to connect it with computer and all the details sir to build .Sir can I have your contact information and mail I’d so that can be in touch with you and I am from India and would be helpful to you if you help me out in building machine .

@adityamiskin 4 года назад

Awaiting for your reply sir

@MWLaser 4 года назад

Email matt@mwlaser.com.au