Game changer laser

[Richiew]

Are you welding in shorts again?

Range? In the video he is dragging the tip so it's pretty much zero.

You have to be careful with them. I wouldn't want to around anyone using one.

 

[Brad93]

How much was that unit @daedalusminos

 

[Brad93]

The original firm that done all the work and held the patents was IGS or IPG something. German firm.

 

[daedalusminos]

£2400 delivered

How much was that unit @daedalusminos

 

[Munkul]

Are you welding in shorts again?

Laser uses infra-red light as opposed to ultraviolet light emitted by arc welding, so it doesn’t even give you sunburn. You can technically use it with nothing more than laser-safe sunglasses.
That is, it doesn't have any short term effects.... long term, not so sure

 

[daedalusminos]

what about reflections and 'stray beams' say working on a bench would it go below the bench and frazzle your leg? or cut kitty in half?
What sort of range do they work over?
it sounds like another tool that will become normal like plasma cutters have

You need to be mindful of reflections off reflective material...polished stainless could be problematic. But you've almost always got the torch pointing away from you. The beam becomes defocused over a relatively short distance but will still set wood alight in a fraction of a second at 12ft.. Eye protection always worn.