Learning my new laser

[Vietnam Seabee]

This is all really great info...

Thanks

[deemery]

I cut a 1" circle (25mm, actually), and took a close-up photo, to see the resolution of the laser running around a curve:

When I run my fingernail around this, I can barely feel the ridges.  

Also, looks like the kerf for the laser on the typical basswood settings is about 0.15mm.  

dave

[Vietnam Seabee]

Dave...will your lazer be able to do "embossing"..brick and stone patterns?

terry

[deemery]

Dave...will your lazer be able to do "embossing"..brick and stone patterns?

terry

Mebbe...  Technically, I'm sure it can be done.  

I'm not sure how Jimmy Simmons does his amazing brick relief.  But I'm sure I could emboss a texture, if I found a good one.  

dave

[Bernd]

This may answer your question.

The two main laser-engraving methods are:

Raster engraving – The laser moves back and forth line by line, like a printer, removing material to create images, text, and shaded designs. It's best for photographs and filled artwork.

Vector engraving – The laser follows paths defined by lines and curves, tracing the design directly. It's best for outlines, lettering, and precise cuts or marks.

I believe he probably uses raster engraving.

Bernd

[deemery]

This may answer your question.

The two main laser-engraving methods are:

Raster engraving – The laser moves back and forth line by line, like a printer, removing material to create images, text, and shaded designs. It's best for photographs and filled artwork.

Vector engraving – The laser follows paths defined by lines and curves, tracing the design directly. It's best for outlines, lettering, and precise cuts or marks.

I believe he probably uses raster engraving.

Bernd

I suspect that's right.  I wonder how long it takes his laser to do one of those wall panels, with the raster brick relief.  For me, processing time is not a business constraint, but it is time I would need to spend in the room with the laser while it does its thing.

dave

[Bernd]

I suspect that's right.  I wonder how long it takes his laser to do one of those wall panels, with the raster brick relief.  For me, processing time is not a business constraint, but it is time I would need to spend in the room with the laser while it does its thing.

dave

I've seen an industrial raster laser work. It doesn't take very long. The only thing that moves are the mirrors that direct the laser beam.

Bernd