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1		-|=**Omtech
2		-CO,,2,, 130W**
3		-[[Specs>>url:https://omtechlaser.com/products/130w-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-usb-gb14-us]]|=Working Area
4		-(LxW)|=Max Laser
5		-Power|=Tolerance
6		-(Minimum Gap
7		-Recomended)
8		-|[[image:omtechaf3555.jpg||alt="omtechaf3555.jpeg" width="200"]]|1400x900mm
9		-(34x54 in)|130W|± 0.1mm
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	2	+{{{WAZER Desktop Waterjet Cutting Machine}}}
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11		-|=**Dremel LC40
12		-CO,,2,, 40W**
13		-[[Specs>>url:https://all3dp.com/1/dremel-lc40-laser-engraver-cutter-review-specs/]]|=Working Area
14		-(LxW)|=Max Laser
15		-Power|=Tolerance
16		-(Minimum Gap
17		-Recomended)
18		-|[[image:dremel_lc40_laser.jpg||width="200"]]|467x304mm
19		-(18.4x12 in)|40W|± 0.1mm
	4	+[[Specs>>https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/wazer-desktop-waterjet-cutter-machine/sk/MVN5VKM5]]
	5	+)))|=Working Area
	6	+(LxW)|=(% style="width: 376px;" %)Max Allowable Working Pressure|=(% style="width: 307px;" %)Max Working Flow Rate
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	8	+305 mm x 460 mm
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	10	+(13" x 19" in)
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	12	+4,600 psi
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	15	+(317 bar)
	16	+)))|(% style="width:307px" %)0.45 GPM
	17	+(1.7 L/min)
	18	+\\(at 4,000 psi)
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21	21	While CO2 laser cutters can cut a variety of materials, we stock sheets of Acrylic and Birch Plywood in 12x24 inch sizes, and 1/8" and 1/4" thicknesses. Keep in mind these dimensions are nominal, and may not be precisely accurate.
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23		-== About CO2 Laser Cutting ==
	22	+== ==
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25		-[[Laser cutting>>url:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_cutting]] is the process of using a laser to vaporize a material, so that the laser beam cuts through the material. When this is combined with a CNC tool head and both power and speed are balanced properly, this process allows the user to create flat parts from sheets of material, using 2D CAD drawings.
	24	+== About the Waterjet ==
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27		-There are several types of lasers, with different spectrum wavelengths and firing characteristics. We use [[CO2 lasers>>url:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon-dioxide_laser#Industrial_(cutting_and_welding)]] with power outputs of 130W and below. Lasers of this type and rating cannot cut metals, but are excellent for cutting organic materials and some plastics, as well as some other niche materials. Birch Plywood, Acrylic, thin silicone and buna rubber gaskets, organic materials such as leather, most fabrics and paper-based materials are among the materials that CO2 lasers can cut. Materials that should generally be avoided are highly reflective materials such as mirrors, materials that give off toxic fumes or particulates such as PTFE, ABS, Vinyl, and PVC plastics, and materials that cut poorly due to low wavelength absorption or other physical characteristics, such as HDPE and polycarbonate.
	26	+[[Waterjet cutting>>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutter]] is the process of using a high pressure jet of water to cut a material.  --laser to vaporize a material, so that the laser beam cuts through the material. When this is combined with a CNC tool head and both power and speed are balanced properly, this process allows the user to create flat parts from sheets of material, using 2D CAD drawings.--
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	28	+The waterjet has a hydraulic power output of 820 W. There are a variety of materials that the waterjet can cut, example of allowed materials include acrylic, agate, aluminum, borosilicate, brass, carbon fiber, ceramic tile, copper, gabbro, fused glass, graphite, granite, HDPE, marble, memory foam, mild steel, neoprene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyurethane, porcelain tile, silicone, spring steel, stained glass, stainless steel, titanium, and tool steel. Materials that are water soluble or shatter under high pressure are not suitable for waterjet cutting.
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29	29	**Advantages:**
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31	31	* Laser cutting tool heads never touch the material, leave fairly clean cuts, and are highly accurate and repeatable.
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39	39	* Laser cutters create a fine cutting spot size by focusing the laser through a lens, and as a result, cuts can never be completely perpendicular to the material.
40	40	* In most cases, CO2 lasers have difficulty penetrating cleanly through materials greater than 1/4 inch thick.
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42		-== Software Usage Instructions ==
	43	+== Software and Usage Instructions ==
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44	44	Here is the link to the **[[How to Use Lightburn>>doc:How to Use LightBurn.WebHome]]** page, where you can learn how to use the software that tells the laser how to cut your part.
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