DIY CO2 Laser Cutter For Sheet Metal

Would you like to build a CO2 laser cutter similar to this?

Cut sheet metal with a CO2 laser cutter

That can cut things like this:

Metal Fish Laser Cut

Instructables has an exceptional step-by-step guide as to how to go about it.

As the introduction states:

The general idea of this CO2 laser system is that a beam is directed down to a part for cutting. The part sits on a computer controlled platform which moves the piece around the stationary laser beam. Cutting is acheived (sic) by passing the beam through a focusing lens. A focused beam exits through the bottom of a cutting head nozzle. Gas, such as oxygen, is fed into the side of the chamber below the focusing lens. This gas exits the nozzle along with the beam and the laser beam/oxygen combination serves to vaporize the steel for cutting.

There are pictures a plenty, videos of it in action, a block diagram pdf and seven extensive pages of instructions on how to build one.

Well, the site is called Instructables.

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  1. 1. July 12th, 2007

    send quotation for laser ctting machine & send full details of machine manual

    john bosco
  2. 2. July 31st, 2007

    I would like to give it a try.

    Robert Craig
  3. 3. August 4th, 2007

    Hi, Where can I find the plans or details about making the LASER For cutting. I hv the cnc made already, Now I want to build laser, plz help. Thanks..

    GSM

    GSM
  4. 4. August 11th, 2007

    hello i just want price list of the laser cutters please thanks

    paul smith
  5. 5. November 24th, 2007

    I need a price list, or how to build a sheet metal laser cuter setup. Mostly I would like to buy a ready machine.

    Laszlo
  6. 6. December 30th, 2007

    hi I would like to know if there is a DIY kid and price. I am looking for a quick build.

    meng li
  7. 7. February 7th, 2008

    How small can a CO2 laser be built?

    Pat Eckstein
  8. 8. May 9th, 2008

    hi please send news laser cuter (wood 2cm)

    bagery
  9. 9. May 14th, 2008

    UR FAT BAN MY ASS

    poo
  10. 10. May 29th, 2008

    Hi

    I have a 20w co2 laser tube. I have a problem with powersupply. Please send me a scematic of working fullwave bridge powersupply. Curent is 15-20mA and voltage is 10-15kV.

    Juha Merila
  11. 11. June 17th, 2008

    Hi
    I Would like to build a CO2 laser cutter, Where can I find the plans or details about making the LASER For cutting.

    Mikheil Tetunashvili
  12. 12. June 18th, 2008

    I would like to buy a lasercutter for sign business in New Zealand please help me with contact details of somebody that can help me please.

    jacques
  13. 13. August 16th, 2008

    Please supply a price list

    COLIN SMITH
  14. 14. November 14th, 2008

    Hi!
    For the prices, go to ebay and make a searsh: “CO2 laser tube”
    Or in google.com : “CO2 laser tube price”
    To make your own homemade laser, try this site it may helps you: http://members.misty.com/don/lasercc2.htm

    RosTom
  15. 15. February 15th, 2009

    Hi there!
    The cutter looks great.
    What maximum size and thickness of sheet metal is possible ?
    What is the cost for the whole equipment?
    Thanks in advance, Jan

    Jan
  16. 16. March 13th, 2009

    Help please
    Are there any bigger Laser cutter?
    Thanks

    Hunter
  17. 17. March 19th, 2009

    Can somebody help me? please!
    We want a laser cutter can cut iron around (10 to 15cm)thick?are there any? please answer me

    Hunter
  18. 18. April 21st, 2009

    Hi,we are manufacturer for metal laser cutting machine in China.If sombody need it,please feel free to contact me.

    Best regards,
    Shinne Zhai

    WUHAN GOLDENLASER EQUIPMENTS MANUFACTURER CO.,LTD
    ADDRESS: GOLDENLASER BUILDING ,NO.188.BAIBUTING DISTRICT,WUHAN,HUBEI,CHINA

    Tel:0086-27-82943815

    Fax:0086-27-82943952

    Eamail: shinnezhai726@gmail.com
    MSN: shinnezhai@hotmail.com

    Trademanager:cn200489081
    Web:www.goldenlaser.cc

  19. 19. May 25th, 2009

    i just wanna know how to use it

    DANNI
  20. 20. October 17th, 2009

    i would like to know what is the price of stainless steel sheet laser cutting machine?

    santhosh
  21. 21. November 18th, 2009

    Dear Sir/Madam

    Hi,

    We are manufacturer of Home Appliances in IRAN as a largest manufacturer of Gas Cooker and SBS Refrigerators .
    We are looking for CNC Laser Cutting Machinery “High Speed” for manufacturing our steel panels of Gas Cookers so if your esteem company can supply us mentioned machinery , please don’t hesitate to contact us and kindly send related information and offer to us.
    Thank you and Best Regard’s.

    Mohammad Pooyan Shahzamani
  22. 22. November 27th, 2009

    Dear Sirs,

    We want to produce slides and rings for brassiere. We need to know which machine can we buy from you to cut these shapes and have a smooth edge and nice look without any other procedure except the coating after cutting.
    Also inform if you have any machine that can cut and engrave at the same time. Our production in these pieces are 15000 per day and the thickness of the metal will not exceed the 3mm. Finally advice the price of the machine and the delivery date.

    Looking forward to hear from you.

    rgds
    Yanni

    Yanni Gregoriou
  23. 23. December 24th, 2009

    i would like to know the price of the laser cutting machine and please send quotation for laser cutting machine & send full details of machine manual.

    U Mya Win
  24. 24. January 6th, 2010

    Dear Sir,

    please send me the specifications anlong with the quotation

    Regards,
    Vaibhav Dekatey

    vaibhav Dekatey
  25. 25. January 27th, 2010

    i would like the price of the laser and the
    where i can buy the laser

    joachim

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