Love 3D Printing? Try THIS Next! Intro to Laser Cutting ft. Creality Falcon 2
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- čas přidán 3. 11. 2023
- What do 3D printers and laser cutters have in common? A lot!
In this video I provide an introduction to laser cutting for those that have a 3D printing background. I go over the fundamentals, provide some example use cases, and show off the Falcon 2 laser cutter from Creality.
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A note on safety: Open frame diode lasers can be DANGEROUS! You should always wear eye protection and keep the laser in a secluded room with a "laser in operation" sign whenever the laser is operating. Alternatively, invest in a pop-up enclosure to shield the surroundings from laser radiation. You should also ensure you're ventilating the fumes properly. Before getting started, research what materials will and won't generate toxic fumes when lasered (e.g. PVC will generate chlorine gas - BAD!).
Would be great to see more content on this, been kicking around the idea of buying one in the future.
great topic, thanks 👍
Thanks for watching!
@@ygk3d you are welcome 👍
I'd choose a CNC router over a laser engraver almost all the time. They're more versatile and safer.
Haven't dabbled in that yet myself but it's next on my list of things to try!
I would agree that a router gives you much more capability, but a laser is much cleaner and has a slower learning curve, especially for someone who's more experienced in 3D printing.
I actually got into lasers before 3d printing.
Between the two it’s possible to have a very capable home manufacturing facility. Do you find that you still use your lasers now that you have made the jump to 3D printing?
@@ygk3d yes I use both quite often.
Safety?
Safety is a definite concern with these open frame diode lasers. I touched on eye protection and ventilation towards the end of the video. These should really be sold with the enclosures as stock hardware, but unfortunately they're not. Higher end lasers like the ones from xTool take safety more seriously with integrated enclosures and ventilation fans. With these open frame machines you need to, at the very least, be wearing safety glasses yourself and put a sign on the door when the laser is in operation.
Yeah - please edit that in or make a pinned comment about that..@@ygk3d
@@djispro4272 Done!
Yes I get it.
It have a lot of great uses, but it is dangerous with Thise high power lasers.
But to show Laser ingravers/cutters is shown WITHOUT a tent/cover is no responsible.
Im my meaning it is a MUST to have a tent/cover of a Laser. Period!
There a reason for the Class index for Lasers.
Class 1 is 0.39mW for toys
Class 2 is 1mW! And that is considered dangerous for eyes. Children/pets/adults alike.
Class 3B is 0.5W and is considered only to be used in Industrial usage. And you are talking 30-40W Lasers without shield.
Makers muse have made a video about this topic too. Please see this: czcams.com/video/-9hIXT8DMUU/video.html&t
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. There are definitely some serious risks to health and safety that aren’t to be taken lightly. Ventilation and eye protection are very important. The pop-up enclosures are a good option to protect against the laser radiation. At the very least, the operator needs to be wearing safety glasses and you need a sign on the door stating when the laser is in operation. The bigger concern is the ventilation I think. Most people will be using these in a garage where fumes can accumulate. The Maker’s Muse video is a good reminder that you can’t just cut any material you have lying around the house without the risk of toxic gases being generated.