Laser Cutters

>>1109773
I've used a ULS before, but I bought a K40 chinesium one a while back.

The ULS is really nice if you have 10000 bucks laying around. To be honest, I'm pretty happy with my K40. It's closer to 35 W and I really needed work (swapped the control board, added a PWM to analog converter, which is impossible to find btw, added a radiator and pump), but if you have the background in electronics, It works really well for what you get and what you pay for.

>>1110133
My budget is $9k. What's the hardest and thickest material you cut with a 35w?

>>1110139
I really only cut .22 inch acrylic, and not much else, but If you have 9k, don't bother with a K40. A lasersaur might be a better option, albeit more work, and for 9K you could probably put together a 120W version, and blow everything else out of the water.

On a ULS 75W wth the HDPFO lens, I've managed to barely cut 1/32" plate steel in one pass, and up to 0.5" acrylic

>>1109773
literally why do you need a laser cutter.

>>1110175
To cut things.
Its a pretty prominent tool for a lot of people

Shouldnt you be complaining about deltas and saying that customers are always wrong?

>>1110146
I should add that some of the 9K will go towards an air compressor and filtration.

I really only want a 75w at most. I make educational materials for local schools. It's a nice little side business, but I have been expanding. I figure with a stronger laser, I can work faster since I can increase the cut speed.

I mainly work with birch plywood around .19", but I want something that can cut thicker pieces of wood.