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#281229 6-Feb-2021 15:46
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I got given a laser engraver. One of the cheap, no-safety-features-whatsoever ones from the usual source of such things. I've already managed to engrave the test pattern in the desk it was sitting on*. It is also extremely bright, even with the supplied protective goggles. 

 

So I am (quite sensibly if I do say so myself) currently building an enclosure for it. I'd like to include a window to keep an eye on things. Google has lead me to high optical density acrylic for this. However, I can't find an obvious supplier of this in NZ. Some overseas suppliers seem to suggest an orange tint, and the supplied protective googles are green. Any suggestions where I can find this?

 

The supplied laser specifications are 450nm wavelength and 7W power (this one).

 

The enclosure I am building is 450mm square, so the window can be that size or smaller. Depending on price, one easy option is to make the top 450mm square, but I can also inset something like a 300mm square window if that is a standard size.

 

 

 

* It was through the cardboard it was supposed to be engraving, so more powerful than I expected. And now I have a permanent reminder not to be stupid with it.


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  #2648755 6-Feb-2021 18:25
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Have you tried searching for acrylic sheet? There's several places that will cut to size what you need, but you may have to contact them regarding a specific product.


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