Comment on Experience combining 3D printing with laser?
AliasVortex@lemmy.world 3 hours ago
I’ve been considering the same as I’d love to be able to engrave labels into my prints, but have held off so far because I’ve heard less than great things about xTool’s serviceability, repairability, and warranty. Not that I’m remotely qualified to do DIY work on high powered laser components, but I’m sure as hell not about to drop several grand on a machine only to have a random part break and be left with a paperweight.
CameronDev@programming.dev 2 hours ago
If all you want to do is engrave plastic, look at the the cheap diode lasers. They’ll easily engrave plastic. Make sure you ventilate the area, and be very cautious about the lasers. They will blind you instantly.
AliasVortex@lemmy.world 2 hours ago
Oh that’s perfect! I’d need to do more than a 10 minute skim (since Creality kinda sucks), but something like the Creality Falcon A1C looks like something much more my speed (and budget).
CameronDev@programming.dev 2 hours ago
I have a two trees tts-55pro, its cheaper, but no enclosure.
I would strongly recommend not relying on the enclosure anyway though, and make sure the glasses are actually capable.
I tested my glasses by putting them between the laser and a sheet of paper, and ran the laser at full power. If the paper is clean, its a good sign. Does mean my glasses have a big burn on the lens in front of my pupil though :D
I start my jobs and get as far away as possible, just to be safe.