Laser machine parts info/purchase
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:06 am
Hello.
I am building a co2 laser machine based on the 2.x project at buildlog.org that will have a 40/60W laser tube (not yet sure which power to buy).
Most mechanical parts have been ordered. I will be using an old PC with Linux and EMC2.
I have the following questions for the purchase of parts from Light Object.
ELECTRONICS
- I need 3 NEMA 17, two EMOT-42HS02 and one with double shaft (EMOT-42HSM03)
- are the mini 2 phase 1.5A drivers ok for the above motors?
- the ECNC-5XBO-V5 - 5 axis break-out board for CNC stepping motor. Supports Mach3 and KCam (I presume it also supports EMC2 and can handle the above mini drivers?).
WATER PUMP
- Would a 20L/min water pump be enough or too much for the above?
NOZZLE
- Is a standard head sufficient or should i go with the pro? I could see is the LSR-LHSET-ZG combo kit but I believe it is not air assisted, which I would prefer to have.
LENS, MIRRORS AND MIRROR SUPPORTS
- Could you suggest a combination of lens' and mirrors? There is an interesting selection (Si plated, ZnSe, GaAs...) that makes it difficult to choose from as sizes vary too (18mm - 35mm).
POWER SUPPLY
- is it ok to go with a 24V like the EPS-D24V5APS or would a 36V power supply be more efficient?
SPINDLE (other project)
You have a .75W 220V VFD. Will you also have a .8W water cooled spindle for sale in the near future?
I know, a lot of questions... :-/
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Tks.
Roby
I am building a co2 laser machine based on the 2.x project at buildlog.org that will have a 40/60W laser tube (not yet sure which power to buy).
Most mechanical parts have been ordered. I will be using an old PC with Linux and EMC2.
I have the following questions for the purchase of parts from Light Object.
ELECTRONICS
- I need 3 NEMA 17, two EMOT-42HS02 and one with double shaft (EMOT-42HSM03)
- are the mini 2 phase 1.5A drivers ok for the above motors?
- the ECNC-5XBO-V5 - 5 axis break-out board for CNC stepping motor. Supports Mach3 and KCam (I presume it also supports EMC2 and can handle the above mini drivers?).
WATER PUMP
- Would a 20L/min water pump be enough or too much for the above?
NOZZLE
- Is a standard head sufficient or should i go with the pro? I could see is the LSR-LHSET-ZG combo kit but I believe it is not air assisted, which I would prefer to have.
LENS, MIRRORS AND MIRROR SUPPORTS
- Could you suggest a combination of lens' and mirrors? There is an interesting selection (Si plated, ZnSe, GaAs...) that makes it difficult to choose from as sizes vary too (18mm - 35mm).
POWER SUPPLY
- is it ok to go with a 24V like the EPS-D24V5APS or would a 36V power supply be more efficient?
SPINDLE (other project)
You have a .75W 220V VFD. Will you also have a .8W water cooled spindle for sale in the near future?
I know, a lot of questions... :-/
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
Tks.
Roby