Which metal or metals are more likely to absorb rather than reflect a CO2 laser beam.
Which metal or metals are more likely to absorb rather than reflect a CO2 laser beam.
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Dan I was thinking of using aluminum diamond plate as a bed material as it has the raised diamonds. The other thought was brass or something in that range. I get to much flash from the steel bed that came with the laser.
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Black anodized aluminum would be perfect.
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I just stick a sheet of brass coated steel on the table using two sided tape. A bunch of rare earth magnets will hold stuff off the table, while others mating up on top with the ones below will keep most flat stuff from moving around.. Just place the magnets where they won't interfere with cut areas.
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Bill, that sounds like a good idea. The bottom magnets can then be placed as required for the different jobs. I know the laser manufacturers often use aluminum for the table surface to keep the weight down, but there would be a lot of merit to having tables manufactured with a layer of steel sheet bonded on the top face so one could use magnets as you suggest (without having to add anything to the table). I assume you keep the sheet steel permanently on the table?