Part 1. Get all the parts together.
To assemble your own Co2 laser machine you need to have something like 300-500USD and some skills and knowledge in electronics, optics, and metalwork
What do we need to make the first launch of the machine:
- Co2 tube
- High voltage power supply
- Water pump
- Water tubes
- mA ammeter
- Switch
- Potentiometer
- Mirrors
- Focusing lens
- Co2 nozzle
- Thermometer
- Some wires and aluminum sheets.
That is it to get started.
Co2 tube – make sure it has no damages. Glass is very fragile and has to make sure it is in a good condition
A high voltage power supply is needed to blast the Co2 tube. Make sure that you need a high-voltage power supply especially for the Co2 tube wattage you have.
Water pump – you may use a car washer pump to get started.
Water tubes – since the water will be under high pressure you need to make sure that is can be connected tightly and we recommend to use silicone wires.
mA ammeter is needed to be able to setup proper current. Keep in mind that since you have a very high voltage then the current is setup in mA, which is 1^-3
Switch – is needed to be able to turn on/off the laser, sometimes you can have a more complexed system
Potentiometer – is needed to be able to setup needed current, usually, a potentiometer should be in kOhm.
Once you setup all systems you would need to deliver the laser power and focus it at the end, therefore, you need some special Co2 mirrors and well as a focusing lens.
Schematic parameters:
Power parameters:
Current: 15 – 20 mA
Voltage: 21-25 kV
Measurements:
Water temperatuve < 30C
First launch live video
Components for 40/80/150/300 watt unit
40 watt |
80 watt |
Co2 40 watt tube |
Co2 tube EFR F2 80 watt (6000 hours) |
Tube holder |
Tube holder |
Power source for 40 watt |
Power supply 80 watt ES80 |
Optics |
Optics |
Lens 12 mm ZnSe |
Mirror holder 25 mm |
Mirror 20mm Мо |
Laser head for mirror 25 mm + lens 20 mm |
Head for 12 + 20 mm |
Mirror 25 mm |
Mirror holder |
Lens 20 mm |
Water pump |
Chiller CW-3000 |
Compressor |
Fume extractor ventilation 550 watt |
Potentiometer |
Compressor |
Milliammeter |
Potentiometer |
Wires |
Milliammeter |
Stream measurement |
Wires |
Tubes |
Tubes |
Tube |
Tube |
Fitting for a head |
Fitting for a head |
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150 watt |
150 watt |
Tube RECI W6 150 watt (10000 hours) |
Tube RECI W6 150 watt (10000 hours) |
Co2 tube holder |
Co2 tube holder |
Power supply for 150 watt Z150 |
Power supply for 150 watt Z150 |
Optics |
Optics |
Mirror holder 25 mm |
Mirror holder 30 mm |
Laser head for mirror 25 mm + lens 20 mm |
Laser head for mirror 30 mm + lens 25 mm |
Mirror 25 mm |
Mirror 30 mm |
Lens 20 mm |
Lens 25 mm |
Chiller CW-5200 |
Chiller CW-5200 |
Fume extractor ventilation 550 watt |
Fume extractor ventilation 550 watt |
Compressor 012 |
Compressor 012 |
Potentiometer |
Potentiometer |
Milliammeter |
Milliammeter |
Wires |
Wires |
Tubes |
Tubes |
Tube |
Tube |
Fitting for a heads |
Fitting for a heads |
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300 watt |
300 watt |
C 300 watt SLW TS300 |
C 300 watt SLW TS300 |
Power source 150 watt * 2 |
Power source 150 watt * 2 |
Optics |
Optics |
Mirror holder 30 mm |
Mirror holder 30 mm |
Head mirror 30 mm lens 25 mm |
Head mirror 30 mm lens 25 mm with height regulation |
Mirror 30 m |
Height sensor |
Lens 25 mm |
Motor 42HS03 + driver DM542 |
Chiller CW-5200 |
Mirror 30 mm |
Fume extractor ventilation 750 watt |
Lens 25 mm |
Compressor 016 |
Chiller CW-5200 |
Potentiometer |
Fume extractor ventilation 750 watt |
Milliammeter |
Compressor 016 |
Wires |
Potentiometer |
Tubes |
Milliammeter |
Tube |
Wires |
Fitting for a head |
Tubes |
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Tube |
Price
Electronics & tube 400$ – 10000$
Co2 mechanical part – 395$
Co2 coupler – 695$
Co2 fiber – 945$
Part 2. Mechanical part.
for 60×40 cm working size
HSAC Profile Rail Guides (Taiwan) – 2 meters
cell table 600×400
Guides f 8 mm – 3 meters
Timing belt unclosed XL 5.08 / 10mm – 8 meters
Pulley XL Z = 12 for belt 10mm – 11 pcs.
10mm roller -8 pcs
THSL-XXX-8D trapezoidal screw 1 entry, set with threaded nut THSL-300-8D – 4 pcs.
Mirror holder D20 No. 2– 2 pcs
1 x D20 lens holder
module 1 number of teeth 30 for a 14 mm spindle long flange 2 pcs |
module 1 number of tooth 30 for a 8 mm spindle long flange 1 pcs |
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gearboxes |
Worm gearbox 86 mm |
NMRV-40 1:5 -2 pcs |
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Worm gearbox 57 mm |
NMRV-30 1:5 – 1 pcs |
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Structural shapes |
shape 60><120 segments 2 m – 3 pcs |
shape 60><60 segments 2 m – 2 pcs |
Shapes connectors : |
Right-angle connectors for shapes 60><60 – 6 pcs |
End plates connectors (if they are on sale) – 4 pcs |
Aluminum sheets D16Т 12-16 mm thick, size 300><400 mm (if you cannot buy we’ll approach our supplier) we need 9 pcs |
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Runner slides : |
Section-shaped rail 15 mm – 2 m long – 5 pcs |
Runner blocks for runner slides 15mm – 8 pcs (simple flangeless ) and 2 pcs (long flangeless. |
Cylindrical rail ф25 segments 2 m long -3 pcs |
Runner blocks for runner slides ф25 – 6 pcs |
Cylindrical rail segment ф16 1m – 1 pcs |
Runner blocks for ф16 rail – 4 pcs |
Helical rack module 1 – segments 2 m long 3 pcs, or, if not available, then 1 m long 6 pcs |
Screw (helical) gear module 1 with a long flange and 32 cogs – 3 pcs |
Ball screw (BS) 1605 400 mm long with a screw nut – 1 pcs |
Ball screw mounting supports for 2 ends |
Stepper motor -4 pcs |
Gearbox (1:5) – 3 pcs |
Part 3. Electronics and controller.
Spindle Х (based on 6.7НхМ + power margin) |
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Description |
Model |
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Stepper motor with an encoder |
PL86H4401-D14-1K |
86x140mm, 2 phases, 80kg. cm, spindle 14mm, current 5.6А, step 1.8°, 0.45 Оm, 1000PPR |
Servo-stepper motor driver |
PLDS880 |
Driver of a servo-stepper motor or of a stepper motor … … 80V/10А/200KHz |
Microswitch |
XV-154-1C25 |
7.5A/250VAC,
two-way, НР+НЗ,
tenon 30mm, IP40 |
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Spindle Y (based on 2НхМ +power margin) |
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Description |
Model |
Features |
Stepper motor with an endcoder |
PL57H1404-D8-1K |
(57x126mm, 2- phase,
28 kg.cm, spindle 8mm, current 4.2А,
Step 1.8°, 0.7 Ом, 1000PPR) |
Servo-stepper motor driver |
PLDS880 |
Driver of a servo-stepper motor or of a stepper motor … … 80V/10А/200KHz |
Microswitch |
XV-154-1C25 |
7.5A/250VAC,
two-way, НР+НЗ,
tenon 30mm, IP40 |
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Spindle Z (based on 0,4НхМ +power margin) |
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Description |
Model |
Features |
Stepper motor |
PL57H56-D8 |
57x56mm, 12.6 kg.cm,
spindle 8mm, current 2.6А,
step 1.8°) |
Stepper motor driver |
PLD330 |
2-phase (4 wires) stepper motor 30V/3А/100KHz |
Microswitch |
XV-154-1C25 |
7.5A/250VAC,
two-way, НР+НЗ,
tenon 30mm, IP40 |
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Cable and wire |
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Description |
Model |
Features |
Flexible mounting wire |
1х1.5 |
Black |
Flexible mounting wire |
1х1.5 |
Red |
Flexible mounting wire |
1х0,75 |
Black |
Flexible mounting wire |
1х0,75 |
Red |
Shielded signal cables |
PVC0.2x8STP |
Shielded signal, twisted-pair cable,
8 pcs.(4 pairs)*0.2mm²) |
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Power unit |
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Description |
Model |
Features |
Power unit |
70В 17А |
70V 17А |
Power unit |
24В 6,3А |
24V 6,3А |
Power unit |
ARS-150-12 |
12V 12,5А |
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Controller |
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Description |
Model |
Features |
Controller |
RDC6442G |
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Display |
RDC6442G |
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PDF big size machine frame