dooom Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Just saw this on reddit: ASUS Tuf Gaming Pro x570 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.8 / XFX Radeon 6900 XT / 64 GB DDR4 3200 "This was not in the Manual I did not read", cried the Noob" - BMBM, WWIIOL
agrasyuk Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 CNC what killer? will obviously not touch mills, lathes and turret punch presses. its significantly more expensive then cheapo china eBay lasers. I doubt it outperforms universal and epilogues. The idea to have a camera inside for self calibration can be great depending on implementation But quite a few questions arise on usage, cooling , laser source, air assist and most importantly AIR filtering. In the promo video that unit is shown operating in SOHO environment with all kinds of smiling people running around it. It will be quite a surprise when some buyers find out that lasers SMELL. They do mention some sort of "sealed" air cleaner integrated , I can't imagine it being sufficient for anything more then cutting paper (thiker cardboard will smell, any paint on it and it will SMELL). I find it quite disturbing that maker of this device portrays laser usage without addressing any of the dangers involved. That will be quite a nasty surprise when the super creative artist finds out consequences of lasering anything with vynil in it. Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
NeilWillis Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Just copied and pasted from their blurb... LASER SYSTEMCustom Laser — Custom CO2 laser tube operating at 10,600 nm averages 40W for Basic Model and 45W for Pro Model Laser Quality — TEM00 tube produces smaller spot size and greater power density, increasing engraving precision and cutting speeds Fixed Alignment — Factory calibrated optical system does not require user calibration Sealed Optics — Enclosed optical path with cleanable and replaceable windows protects the laser optics to avoid cleaning, replacement, or realignment What’s an Air Filter and who should buy one? Lasers normally require some ventilation via a small tube out a nearby window. Our optional Air Filter that sits under Glowforge and ventilates using hepa filters and charcoal, meaning no outside ventilation is required. There is more data on their website.
agrasyuk Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) I read their blurb , hence the questions that arise. "Co2 laser tube operating at 10600nm" is like saying something obvious like "the wheels of the car we manufacturing have round shape so they roll more easily on pavement. " its kind of common knowledge that wheels are mostly round. Then there is some more technocal term salad Yes , the built in hepa filter with some charcoal in it will work wonders when one tries to cut acrylic (listed as compatible material). ADD: in case not clear this is said with deep sarcasm. What I really wonder with things like this is where lies the boundary between company responsibility and personal responsibility. I mean manufacturer really needs to make a safe product, Hard to argue that. but at the end of the day it's really user's responsibility and best interest to have all the required knowledge to not poison their family with this Edited January 8, 2016 by agrasyuk Anton. My pit build thread . Simple and cheap UFC project
Gadroc Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I looked at that but didn't end up pulling the trigger... It supposedly does some 3D mapping of the object it's engraving/cutting. This will allow it to automatically adjust focus across non flat objects and automatically detect boundaries of your object to accurately position engraving. That's really it's only claim to fame as far as I'm seen. Mind you that is a huge timesaver and awesome if it works and remove some of the mastery phase of using a laser. I'd be nervous about their filter. It's cheaper than anything I've seen by a factor of 2 at least, and has significantly less volume as well. Either they are far more lax on their requirements or they have outdone existing companies that specialize in air filtration. I'd bet on the former. As to the CNC killer that's just marketing. It's able to 2D engrave and cut. It will not displace a 3D printer, mill, gantry router or lathe. They all can make different things and have different capabilities. With just a laser you can still make some incredible things out of many thin sheets with profile cuts. If all you have is a hammer everything is a nail... but there are other tools that do some of those things much better.
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