Development of Portable 3-Axis Deployed Laser Cutting Machine

Abstract

In the present-day technology it is essential for laser machining equipment to be able to generate precise profiles on many materials at reasonable costs, with an easy-to-use interface. If such a device can be moved on-site and used right away, it will be most effective due to its portability. The present investigation focusses on design and development of a affordable, work bench, 3-Axis type, CNC regulated laser cutting machine, that is intended for precision machining of wood, acrylic, and other materials of a similar nature. The sheets of the raw materials are subjected to three-dimensional laser-cut profiles with the aid of the equipment. The machine has a working range of (410x320x60) mm.

The machine can accept programs directly in G- and M-codes, and a novel system has been created to regulate the "lasing" action of the laser diode using spindle controls. The performance analysis of the machine is done with a correlation between the information profiles and the contours created by the machine. This CNC laser cutting machine can be carried out in to create precise profiles for innovative work for applications and can also be used for rapid prototyping.