Re: Cheap Chinese Laser Engravers are Fun
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:08 pm
I get what you guys are laying down! I'm just a fucking nerd ok!!! Geez. The cheapest high powered fiber laser I was able to find was around 7k. It's one that would weigh around 800 lbs. HUGE.
Again, if I can ever help, hit me up.
For engraving metals. It's true you cannot truly engrave them. However, there are many work arounds that issue. First thing is to look into Cermark or Thermark. It's brilliant when used correctly and will last for fucking ever after a nice hardened clear coat. Anodized metals can be etched at 20 watts I believe it is. Mine is a 30 and it's perfect with it, no issues at all. If you can cut through paint, you will have a perfect transfer for acid etching to add depth. So you can do combination pedals. I've been doing this a lot lately and I'm loving the results. If you have residue, again, Goof Off is fantastic.
Hope you have more fun with it!! Get some wood to do too dude. That shit is a blast! Can't wait to see more pics!
Again, if I can ever help, hit me up.
For engraving metals. It's true you cannot truly engrave them. However, there are many work arounds that issue. First thing is to look into Cermark or Thermark. It's brilliant when used correctly and will last for fucking ever after a nice hardened clear coat. Anodized metals can be etched at 20 watts I believe it is. Mine is a 30 and it's perfect with it, no issues at all. If you can cut through paint, you will have a perfect transfer for acid etching to add depth. So you can do combination pedals. I've been doing this a lot lately and I'm loving the results. If you have residue, again, Goof Off is fantastic.
Hope you have more fun with it!! Get some wood to do too dude. That shit is a blast! Can't wait to see more pics!