Laser Cutting

[Howard Rush]

I have some friends in Seattle who are thinking of getting a better laser cutter than they have if they can get enough business to make a go of it.  Any of you kit makers need stuff cut?  Email me if you're interested.

[Howard Rush]

I got an update today.  They are getting a laser that has a 4' x 3' bed and that will cut 1" plywood.  It ought to get through 1/16" 4-lb balsa OK.

[john e. holliday]

With that kind of power would any balsa be left?

[Howard Rush]

It's adjustable. 

The bigger laser is reported to have a finer beam focus than the dinky one, so it should be better at cutting balsa. 

[Tim Wescott]

Are they interested in one-off jobs, or just scads of stuff for kit manufacturers?

[peabody]

Think of the turbulators!

[Reptoid]

One of the problems with laser cutting lightweight sheet balsa (under 6lb.) is Fire

[Howard Rush]

Are they interested in one-off jobs, or just scads of stuff for kit manufacturers?

Either.  I think they expect more of the former.

[Douglas Ames]

One of the problems with laser cutting lightweight sheet balsa (under 6lb.) is Fire

I had an RSM kit that was "burnt" thru several knots. It's looks like a hazard. Make sure they have a Fire Ext. on hand!

[Gerald Arana]

Hmmmmmmm, 1" thick ply huh?    Boy, I could sure build a strong combat ship with that! 

What's their price range and do you have to supply the balsa?

Cheers, Jerry

[Paul Wescott]

I have some friends in Seattle who are thinking of getting a better laser cutter than they have if they can get enough business to make a go of it.  Any of you kit makers need stuff cut?  Email me if you're interested.

How about posting their contact info, website URL, etc, for everyone to see or is it some big secret for a reason?

Paul W.

[Howard Rush]

http://www.thecreatezone.com/The_Create_Zone/Welcome.html 

They aren't modelers, so inquiries may require some interpretation.  I'll help if I can. 

[Randy Cuberly]

With a 4 ft bed it sounds like they might be able to cut fuselage sides without knitting them together.

Randy Cuberly

[Bill Little]

I think the key for them obtaining a lot of orders from modelers is  they price their services in the least expensive area.  Right now, the price of lazer cutting is all over the place, some are plain ridiculous.......

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