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#347293 - 06/09/2011 10:37 Laser Cutter - For Foam
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
I've been using a plotter cutter to cut out bits and bobs from 2mm foam for a while now.

The blades are a bit of a pain, I'd like to build a home brew CNC laser cutter. Anyone got any experience and can point me in the right direction ???

Cheers

Cris

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#347295 - 06/09/2011 11:50 Re: Laser Cutter - For Foam [Re: Cris]
StigOE
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Registered: 27/10/2002
Posts: 568
I'm building one now. You can find the plans and kits on Buildlog.net. Another possibility is to just buy a ready-made laser cutter on eBay. This might be cheaper depending on needed cutting/engraving area and features.

Have you checked to make sure that your foam can be cut in a laser cutter? Not everything is suitable for a laser cutter.

Stig

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#347297 - 06/09/2011 13:01 Re: Laser Cutter - For Foam [Re: StigOE]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Thanks for the link.

Already thinking that a computerised mount cutter is more what I need. But I can't find any DIY solutions. Hmmmm.....

Cheers

Cris

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