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| Author: | Chrisk [ Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Does anyone here have any experience cutting or engraving pearl or abalone with a 3d laser printer? |
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| Author: | Chrisk [ Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
I've found access to one of these machines. I'll post as to how successful it is. |
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| Author: | klooker [ Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
I think you mean laser cutter/engraver, not printer. I think Kevin Waldron says he's done it. I've tried it with the very thin shell veneer sheet laminated to a piece thin abs with marginal results but YMMV. |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Mon Nov 16, 2015 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Chris, you may be interested in this thread I started on the same subject a few months ago: Laser for Cutting Ablam? |
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| Author: | Chrisk [ Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Using a 40w laser cutter, the pearl did not cut well at all, very rough edges. Back to the jeweler's saw, I guess. |
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| Author: | dzsmith [ Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Sorry, but someone has to do this. |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Tue Dec 08, 2015 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Lol!! I said "Laser Beam" out loud when I saw that. I do not understand how a 3D Laser Printer (whatever that is) can be used to cut anything. Did you mean "engraver?" There was a discussion here about this not too long ago. Did not seem all that positive. I think what you need is a mechanical engraving CNC machine (uses bits) |
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| Author: | James Orr [ Tue Dec 08, 2015 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cutting Pearl/Abalone with a 3d Laser Printer |
Mike O'Melia wrote: Lol!! I said "Laser Beam" out loud when I saw that. I do not understand how a 3D Laser Printer (whatever that is) can be used to cut anything. Did you mean "engraver?" There was a discussion here about this not too long ago. Did not seem all that positive. I think what you need is a mechanical engraving CNC machine (uses bits) Haha, join the club. First thing my best friend said when I shared this video, too. I don't know how laser cutters work, but the video shows ours in action on some acrylic. I still haven't gotten great results in wood. There's a learning curve with adjusting speed and power to get the desired result. |
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