Laser Etching a Pumpkin

"mcseanerson" (mcseanerson) 10/27/2016 at 18:33 • Filed to: None

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Not my best idea. Not my worst either.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > mcseanerson 10/27/2016 at 18:48

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I have multiple lasers at my disposal and have never done this.... I guess that shows my poor commitment to Halloween.

TheHondaBro > mcseanerson 10/27/2016 at 19:00

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The theme song started playing in my head. It’s glorious.

mcseanerson > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 10/27/2016 at 19:45

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I have many lasers as well and this is the first year I’ve done this.

mcseanerson > TheHondaBro 10/27/2016 at 19:46

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Thanks.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > mcseanerson 10/27/2016 at 20:09

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CO2? Diode? Fibre? Galvo? X-Y?

mcseanerson > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 10/27/2016 at 21:40

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I have access to CO2, Diode, and Fibre lasers. All galvo. I can get access to x and y axis linear motors as well as motorized Z and Rotary if I need it.

I used an 80 watt CO2 laser for the pumpkin. I had completely the wrong lens installed as the photo is larger than the actual etching and it filled the marking window.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > mcseanerson 10/27/2016 at 21:52

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I have a 50 watt CO2 galvo and a 200 watt CO2 x-y cutting unit... I may have to slap the 360mm lens in the galvo and give that a shot....

mcseanerson > JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t 10/27/2016 at 22:09

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I’d recommend the 50 watt. My 80 watt was already too strong and I was moving pretty fast with 35% power and a low density on a single pass.