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- Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:17 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Why are laser machines so heavy ?
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Why are laser machines so heavy ?
The lower end 40w lasers start at around 30kg but I've seen a 60w with legs at 115kg. Why are they so heavy when they are just an empty tin box ? Granted the casing and legs are sheet metal, and you have metal runners/threads, but it still seems a lot of weight ( 115kg is 1.5 times my own body weigh...
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Lower end Laser machines
- Replies: 3
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Re: Lower end Laser machines
Just to clarify, it's a spare bedroom, not the one I sleep in at night !
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Lower end Laser machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9808
Re: Lower end Laser machines
Thanks for the info. Granted more expensive machines or those using the laser seriously will have a temperature gauge. But for those just starting out, can you just use a thermometer ? I've also just realised that having a large butt means more water, and therefore the overall temperature will rise ...
- Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:14 am
- Forum: General Laser machine discussion
- Topic: Lower end Laser machines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9808
Lower end Laser machines
Hi, I've seen cheap K40 style lasers with a small pump but no water drum to feed it and receive the warm/hot water back. Do you have to provide the drum and does it have to be sealed or can a bucket do ? Using with an electrial device suggests it should be sealed or at least covered securely. I have...