This week, we’re going to be looking at setting up air-assist and exhaust on a 50w CO2 laser engraver I recently purchased. This machine is similar to the popular k40 laser cutter and other Chinese laser engravers, so the setup process should be similar on most of them. This video second in a series of...
This video is meant to show how an 80 watt or 100 watt laser tube is installed on a OMTech CO2 laser. Service Code for OMTech website (discount box): “LASERGUYS” Links to Laser Accessories and Spring Clamps are as follows: – https://amazon.com/shop/edmonds_woodshop OMTech Lasers – https://omtechlaser.com/collections/co2-cabinet-laser-engravers?ref=LGS My 80w Laser – https://omtechlaser.com/collections/mid-range-co2-laser-engravers/products/co2-laser-engraver-cutter-usb-8r57-ul?ref=Edmondswoodshop UCKGpWpK5eS0E-2SAn6QCMyg co2 laser #Install...
There are many times when we all experience poor cut quality from our Co2 Laser machines. It may be all running well one day and then the next something has changed and you cannot seem to get a good quality cut. If you are not getting a good quality cut on your machine, this short...
I’ve seen quite a few people have added an air assist system to their K40 laser cutters. There are a number of reasons given, the most common being improved engraving quality and better cutting performance. There are two commonly used low-cost options, the first is to use an aquarium compressor and the other is to...
This is a quick guide to selecting the right laser focal length lens for the material you process with your Co2 Laser machine. To find the right focal distance from the laser nozzle to the work surface a ramp test is performed to be able to measure accurately the distance you should set the height...
This week, we’re going to be looking at setting up the cooling system and laser chillers on a 50w CO2 laser engraver I recently purchased. This laser cutting machine is similar to the popular k40 laser cutter and other Chinese laser engravers, so the setup process should be similar on most of them. This video...
After many requests, I have finally put together a guide to make your own rotary module for your K40 laser engraver! This is a surprisingly simple build and will undoubtedly be the best accessory you will have for your K40! While there are 3D printed parts in this project, I have listed alternatives for those...
I’ve had a 60-watt Co2 laser that I purchased from eBay for over 5 years. How has it held up over those five years and what are my thoughts now? I cover the issues I’ve had and the upgrades I’ve done to the machine. I also share my thoughts on if I think others should...
Honeycomb bed for the K40: In this video we upgrade the bed of the K40 laser cutter to a height-adjustable honeycomb bed with scales for aligning the workpiece. BLOG: https://wayofwood.com/k40-laser-cutter-bed-upgrade/ K40 SETUP: https://youtu.be/G5vTZGL-UBA ======= Tools/Supplies: – Honeycomb bed for the K40 laser cutter: https://wayofwood.com/tool/honeycomb-bed-for-the-k40-laser-cutter/ – K40 Chinese laser: https://wayofwood.com/tool/k40-chinese-laser/ ======= VISIT my website: Home =======...
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