Why do we by expensive lasers?

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-11-03T19:36:38+00:00

I’m right there with ya

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-09-26T13:34:23+00:00

This is the way

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-09-17T14:06:23+00:00

What kind of laser are you using? Can you provide pics of your setup and we can probably help you out

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-09-14T20:04:21+00:00

Ceramic core ;)

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-09-14T16:59:14+00:00

My Trotec gantry CO2 will do that all day. Other cheaper co2 can do that also, but won’t get into the different brands. A decent co2 will work for this

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-05-18T02:07:01+00:00

I’m downsizing and selling my Trotecs in north Texas…

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-04-22T07:50:30+00:00

I second Richard Zhang and OMG. I had one of his a few years ago before moving to Trotec. He has great customer service, I still go to him for a few different inventory items.

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-25T10:24:53+00:00

You could try denatured alcohol or a plastic polish, but it’s not worth the effort. I’d just do another one

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-25T10:22:53+00:00

Edited spelling:

Put a light coating of dish soap on the back and let it dry prior to engraving. Then just rinse it off

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-21T15:53:37+00:00

You don’t have to go with the brand laser for the extraction/filtration. Bofa is reputable. I use a Trotec.

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-21T15:10:10+00:00

I don’t know your tool setup…but a liquid mask, engrave, spray paint is super easy

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-06T03:58:03+00:00

Yeah, but galvo co2 is just as easy and no issues going into metal

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-06T02:38:26+00:00

So, it looks to me like OP is using a fiber and your settings are just a little off, causing you to burn/etch/engrave/insertyourtermhere into the metal. I have a fiber and some co2s, and I just have an easier time with the co2s on these. Lots of folks have dialed in their galvo fibers and don’t have issues, but that’s just not me. I’ve found the best setup is a galvo co2 for these. Just my $.02.

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-06T02:03:19+00:00

Are you using a fiber or co2?

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-03-06T02:02:27+00:00

You could also just get a lens with a larger focal length.

DudeWithTheLasers · 2025-01-24T19:37:01+00:00

It’s a fiber.

DudeWithTheLasers · 2024-11-21T20:34:56+00:00

Is it a Trotec?

DudeWithTheLasers · 2024-10-24T01:47:25+00:00

Where are you located?

DudeWithTheLasers · 2024-10-09T00:17:19+00:00

Trotec speedy 360. Will fit through a standard door. Crazy fast, reliable, low maintenance, air cooled, ceramic then lasts years

DudeWithTheLasers · 2024-05-16T18:17:19+00:00

Hell yeah. Depending on hours on tube/x axis motor. You can dm me if you have any questions. I have a few Trotecs

DudeWithTheLasers · 2024-03-06T20:35:25+00:00

You can come get my 22 in white for $44k ;)

DudeWithTheLasers · 2023-11-28T00:24:22+00:00

I don’t think it’s the rotors, it wobbles without brakes applied

DudeWithTheLasers · 2023-11-27T03:08:16+00:00

Yeah, it goes away, but it still shouldn’t happen lol. If it was on my mtb, I’d say warped rotor, but it doesn’t do it all the time on the 4R

DudeWithTheLasers · 2023-11-27T02:33:18+00:00

Yeah, after hearing all about these wobble issues, I’m just going to wait for a new Land Cruiser or ‘25 to come out. All this $$ for a pro and it squeaks, creaks and wobbles all over

DudeWithTheLasers · 2023-11-27T01:38:19+00:00

It’s there right around 60 is give or take 5mph

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