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The woodworking business is a complex creative process that requires design talent and a skillful approach to business. It has always been accompanied by an increased percentage of defects and the risk of financial losses. Thanks to the advent of the laser, the situation has changed dramatically.

We offer a wide range of equipment that operates using a powerful, highly concentrated beam. It focuses on a specific point in the wood, causing the fibers to burn out. This technique allows you to create drawings and patterns of almost any shape, including curvilinear. The beam diameter is minimal, which guarantees high-quality and fast processing.

Categories and types of laser machines

Laser machines with a CO2 emitter can differ in the size of the working field; on this basis they are divided into small-format, medium-format and wide-format. Depending on the production tasks, CNC laser machines can be universal or specialized. For example, for cutting soft sheet rolled materials such as fabric (textiles), leather or leatherette, machines with a conveyor worktable are used. For mass production, where high productivity is required, there are special laser machines that are equipped with several laser heads and CO2 emitters (laser tubes). Laser machines are also divided into professional, semi-professional and household use.

Laser separation principle

According to the size of the working field

• small format
• medium format
• widescreen

Depending on production tasks

• universal
• specialized

Scope of use / Conditions for their use

• professional
• semi-professional
• household

Criterias of choice

In fact, it is almost impossible to specifically choose the best model, since the purposes for using the equipment may be different, as well as the budget allocated for the purchase, the planned volumes of manufactured products, or the main materials for carrying out the work. But a general classification based on manufacturers, sizes and a number of other characteristics can be compiled.

So, when choosing cutting equipment, you should take into account important factors

Functions

According to the declared functionality, there is the following division:

• engraving machines with relatively weak light radiation, sufficient only for performing shallow operations; when changing settings, resulting in an increase in wavelength, these mini-devices can be used for cutting plywood and veneer;
• equipment with a high resource of laser radiation, suitable not only for cutting wood, but also for milling it, it has an engraving option, which is carried out by changing the power of the CO2 laser tube.

Control type

Models of laser cutting machines are divided into:

• manually controlled machines, which are among the simplest, cheapest devices, despite this, they allow the production of original products;
• more expensive CNC machines that guarantee excellent cutting and engraving quality;
• multifunctional machines - this type of equipment combines the potential of manual and automatic control.

Power and size

1. A small-sized desktop laser engraving machine with a low resource of up to 80 W, it can be placed in a small workshop or at home. The machine is suitable for making small souvenirs; it is capable of engraving, sawing and cutting thin plywood.
2. A professional laser engraving unit has a resource of 80–195 W. It is characterized by increased dimensions and is actively used in furniture production and woodworking for the manufacture of mass products and cutting of precision parts.
3. An industrial wood laser machine can cut, sharpen, engrave and perform other operations. It has decent dimensions and is installed in large woodworking shops.

Manufacturers equip equipment with various options and auxiliary tools that simplify processing.

• Chiller is a device that cools CO2 tubes. It is needed in case of long-term operation of the machine to equalize the temperature of the working elements of the equipment. It functions as an additional shell with coolant connected to the pump. When the machine is not equipped with this device, it must be purchased separately.
• An air blowing system for the machine is required to lower the temperature of the cutting and engraving area to prevent excessive seam burning.

The choice of a laser unit is determined by the requirements for its functional parameters and potential. For large-scale production, there is no point in purchasing a miniature table-top machine, just as there is no point in installing a unit for production purposes in an apartment.

There are multifunctional samples that can work with metals, wood, polyvinyl chloride and perform various operations: milling, sawing, cutting, engraving. The price of these devices is high, and it makes sense to buy them only for a large enterprise.

Laser machine for wood

The most popular CNC laser machine is in the field of processing (cutting, engraving) wood of various species. So-called universal laser machines with emitters of various powers, which are selected based on production tasks, are suitable for this. For example, low-power CO2 emitters of 40-50 W are suitable for laser engraving of wood. The same ones can easily cope with laser cutting of veneer for making marquetry. Machines with more powerful emitters - 80, 90, 100 and more W - allow you to cut thicker wood.

It is necessary to select a laser machine for wood processing based on production tasks. For home use, hobby and small-scale production, it is better to choose a small-format laser machine with a working field of 300x200 mm, 400x400 mm or 600x400 mm. For medium- or large-scale production of wood products, it is better to purchase a medium or large-format laser machine with a high-precision system, powerful motors, a multi-tasking control system and a powerful laser tube.

Types of equipment

Different types of laser machines may differ in their functionality, control method, power and dimensions.

By functionality

According to the declared functionality, there is the following division. Firstly, these are engraving machines with a relatively weak light beam, sufficient only for performing superficial operations. If they are reconfigured, accompanied by an increase in wavelength, such mini-units can be used for cutting plywood sheet blanks and veneer.

And, secondly, this is equipment with increased laser beam power, capable of not only cutting wood, but also milling it. They also have an engraving function, which is implemented by reconfiguring the laser beam in terms of power.

By type of control

According to this feature, all known examples of laser cutting machines are divided into the following classes:

• manually operated wood processing machines, which belong to the category of the simplest, cheapest and most affordable units. Despite this, unique products can be made with their help;
• more expensive numerically controlled devices that provide high quality processing and engraving;
• universal machines.

The latter type of equipment combines the capabilities of manual and automatic control.

By power and size

Based on these parameters, the following three types of equipment for cutting plywood are distinguished.

The first type includes a compact desktop device for engraving work with a stated power of up to 80 watts. This machine is designed for the production of small-sized souvenir products; it can also be used for cutting not very thick sheets of plywood.

Note! Such mini laser machines can be used on small factory sites. For working at home, it is advisable to choose them.

Professional models with a power from 80 to 195 watts and a cost of 150 thousand rubles are designed for cutting wood and plywood. They have significant dimensions and are used for the production of serial products in small batches.

And finally, samples of industrial equipment for wood processing, capable of not only cutting plywood, but also boring blanks and engraving surfaces. These machines are quite impressive in size and can be installed in large woodworking factories.

Certain rating samples of laser technology can combine several functions at once, which significantly facilitate the process of processing plywood products.

How to make a laser cutter for metal with your own hands?

Of course, a homemade device will not be able to gain the greater power that industrial devices have, but you can still get some benefits from it in everyday life.

How to make a laser cutting device from a pointer?

The most interesting thing is that you can make a laser cutter using old unnecessary items.

For example, using an old laser pointer will allow you to make a laser device with your own hands.

In order for the process of creating a cutter to progress as quickly as possible, you need to prepare the following items and tools:

• laser type pointer;
• battery-powered flashlight;
• an old CD/DVD-RW writer that may be out of order - you will need a drive with a laser from it;
• electric soldering iron and a set of screwdrivers.

The process of making a cutter with your own hands begins with disassembling the drive, from where you need to remove the device.

Extraction must be done as carefully as possible, and you will have to be patient and attentive. The device contains many different wires with almost the same structure.

When choosing a DVD drive, you need to consider that it is a writeable drive, since this is the option that allows you to make recordings using a laser.

Writing is done by evaporating a thin layer of metal from the disk.

During the reading process, the laser operates at half its technical capacity, slightly illuminating the disk.

During the process of dismantling the upper fastener, the eye will fall on a carriage with a laser, which can move in several directions.

The carriage must be carefully removed and the connectors and screws carefully removed.

Then you can proceed to removing the red diode, which burns the disk - this can easily be done with your own hands using an electric soldering iron. The extracted element should not be shaken, much less dropped.

Once the main part of the future cutter is on the surface, you need to make a carefully thought-out plan for assembling the laser cutter.

In this case, it is necessary to take into account the following points: how best to place the diode, how to connect it to the power source, because the diode of the writing device requires more electricity than the main element of the pointer.

This issue can be resolved in several ways.

To make a manual cutter with more or less high power, you need to remove the diode located in the pointer, and then replace it with the element removed from the DVD drive.

Therefore, the laser pointer is disassembled as carefully as the DVD burner drive.

The object is untwisted, then its body is divided into two halves. Immediately on the surface you will be able to see a part that needs to be replaced with your own hands.

To do this, the original diode from the pointer is removed and carefully replaced with a more powerful one; its reliable fastening can be done using glue.

It may not be possible to remove the old diode element right away, so you can carefully pry it out with the tip of a knife, then lightly shake the pointer body.

At the next stage of manufacturing a laser cutter, you need to make a housing for it.

For this purpose, a flashlight with rechargeable batteries is useful, which will allow the laser cutter to receive electrical power, acquire an aesthetic appearance, and ease of use. To do this, you need to install the modified upper part of the former pointer into the flashlight body with your own hands.

Then you need to connect charging to the diode using the battery located in the flashlight. It is very important to accurately establish the polarity during the connection process.

Before the flashlight is assembled, it is necessary to remove the glass and other unnecessary elements of the pointer that may interfere with the laser beam.

At the final stage, the laser cutter is prepared for use. For comfortable manual work, all stages of working on the device must be strictly observed.

For this purpose, it is necessary to check the reliability of fixation of all embedded elements, correct polarity and evenness of the laser installation.

So, if all the assembly conditions stated above in the article have been strictly met, the cutter is ready for use.

But since a homemade hand-held device is endowed with low power, it is unlikely that it will turn into a full-fledged laser cutter for metal.

Operating principle

The main working tool of a plywood laser cutting machine is a high-power light beam, under the influence of which the processed area is subjected to thermal heating. As a result, part of the wood fibers burns out and forms a cut that cuts the workpiece into fragments of a given configuration.

For different machine models, the laser light power can vary significantly, which affects not only their capabilities, but also their areas of application. In any case, the cut is smooth, there are no shavings, laser machines allow you to perform work quickly and as accurately as possible, to produce original toys, furniture parts, souvenirs and much more.

Benefits of cooperation with

Managers will help you choose a laser machine model for plywood and equipment that will solve all your main and auxiliary problems when working with plywood. And engineers are ready to develop, together with you, a machine design for individual needs.

We work only with factories of brands that are already known in the domestic market or abroad. This allows us to guarantee the quality of the product and the availability of components.

Before purchasing, we suggest that you get acquainted with the equipment you are interested in and try it out on plywood of the thickness with which you plan to work. To be able to realize your ideas, we have a team of designers who will help create layouts for you personally.

After purchase it provides a 12 month warranty. And then unlimited service and technical support.

What is a nichrome cutter?

Greetings to all subscribers and guests of the Podelkin channel. Today I want to introduce you to a homemade and very useful tool called a nichrome cutter.

A nichrome cutter is a device for cutting shapes from wood (plywood), which consists of two main elements: a power source (12V) and a cutting part (nichrome wire).

This tool is easy to make yourself and has a number of advantages over a conventional hand jigsaw.

Unlike a manual jigsaw, a nichrome cutter does not have a metal arc-shaped frame that limits the length of the cut (with a manual jigsaw it is impossible to cut at a great distance from the edges of the part), so it can be used to make very voluminous products.

A nichrome cutter has a much higher cutting speed, during which you will make virtually no effort. This device will not only simplify your work, but also save your time. And the last thing is the price. To assemble a nichrome cutter, you will spend approximately the same amount of money as a manual jigsaw costs.