3DPrinting

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[–] runner_g@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Is there something that laser engraving prints brings that debossing in the slicer won't do?

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[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

I guess both yes and no.
A UV laser can literally print high resolution images to a print. I think it would make great gifts, engraving photos onto thin sheets and printing a nice frame to it.

Otherwise I’d probably use it equally much for metals, glass and wood

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[–] runner_g@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Oh yeah I wasn't thinking about images, just text. May be able to find a decent one on the used market if you aren't sure you want to fork over a ton of money and are willing to wait and watch.

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[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works [S] 1 point 1 month ago

I’ve been reading for about a week, and landed on xTool probably being the best fit for me, but they sure do come with a price tag for the nicer units.

Creality I just won’t buy ever.

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[–] CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world 1 point 1 month ago (4 children)

Read this before please https://blazexlaser.com/blogs/news/hazardous-materials-to-avoid-in-laser-engraving-pvc-and-other-toxic-substances-safety-guide

You can absolutely kill your self engraving the wrong material.

Look at the xtool m2, it comes with a air filtration system and also can print onto engravings

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[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works [S] 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Good advice.
I have a full exhaust setup that sucks everything outside, but it’s good to be extra cautious with these things

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[–] CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Even with an exhaust setup, pvc creates chlorine gas which only takes a little breathing in to kill you. Filter plus exhaust

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[–] Bronzie@sh.itjust.works [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Duly noted.
I’ll stick with PLA/PETG only if I get a laser.

Much obliged!

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[–] CIA_chatbot@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

No worries! Laser engraving is fun, but it doesn’t burn through stuff so much as vaporizes it, most home hobbyist level companies don’t do a good job of warning you of the dangers. PVC = Chlorine Gas and ABS = Cyanide gas are good rules of thumb

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[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 1 point 1 month ago

I have a two trees tts-55pro, its cheaper, but no enclosure.

I would strongly recommend not relying on the enclosure anyway though, and make sure the glasses are actually capable.

I tested my glasses by putting them between the laser and a sheet of paper, and ran the laser at full power. If the paper is clean, its a good sign. Does mean my glasses have a big burn on the lens in front of my pupil though :D

I start my jobs and get as far away as possible, just to be safe.