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How powerful of a laser would you think would cut plastic 1/16-1/8" thick if only a few passes? How powerful are the ones used is the commercial CNC machines.

??? So even with multiple passes in won't make it through 1/8th" thick plastic?

Good thing I've got thick skin or i may have been offended. Wasn't aware that asking questions, while offering suggestions and ideas myself was a form of getting someone to "work for me." Who'd thought :rolleyes: Don't know maybe it was my questions...:undecided: :rolleyes: Thank you for...

? Wait, now I'm confused..lol So I won't need the original mount you suggested? I do see that it says the lens is acrylic. Would I be able to use this Meredith Instruments mounted inside of this Meredith Instruments and attach a heatsink on top? Is anything else needed? like a specific...

Ouch, so the original options i linked would not be suitable for handheld? Or at least placed on say something like a pantograph? I'm assuming the one you recommended would be the one needed for the stationery mount. If need be I have no problem, mounting it stationery, and moving objects...

Now the one you suggested, does it have the heatsink as well? Is this able to be used handheld? I'm also wondering would I need driver for this? or is it possible to hook this up directly to a wall socket (with proper adapter) As I said i'm looking to cut up to 1/4" thick plastic.. that's it...

Hello ElektroFreak, Would you recommend one? I've look at the site, but am not certain which setup would the best for my application... I was looking at: http://www.mi-lasers.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=LDC-10 and...

Hello all, I will soon be the recipient of a 1W 808nm DPSS pump high power burning laser diode. It is inside of a 9mm case. I know I need a power source, would I need a heat sink? I plan to use this laser to etch/engrave/ and cut various plastics, generally around 1/16-1/8th" thick...