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mikebrittain
 Post subject: Laser for pearl
PostPosted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:33 pm 
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I have a 75 watt Epilog. It's very good for pearl veneers and abalam up to .030.
I use slow speed & low power.

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 Post subject: Re: Laser for pearl
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That's interesting, Mike.
What kind of cut surface does it leave?
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mikebrittain
 Post subject: Re: Laser for pearl
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The edges are very clean & sharp. Any burning will clean right off.

I will say that the learning curve is tough, similar to cnc routers etc.

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 Post subject: Re: Laser for pearl
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Is that laser a CO2, YAG or FIBER?

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Michael Dale Payne
 Post subject: Re: Laser for pearl
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This may be true with a laminate like ablam as the laminating media may keep the shell veneers from disintegrating, but laser will not work with natural shell as the heat powers the shell near a 64th of an inch either side of the beam and makes for very raged edge. I have been through the testing of natural shell being laser cut several times at several differnt settings and speeds. water Jet works great. I am supprised that it work on ablam. would love to see close-up photos.
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 Post subject: Re: Laser for pearl
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You may want to call Bob Rigaud at http://www.rgmusic.com/ To find out about the details of using a laser on Pearl and abalone. He has been using it for quite some time and his inlay work is really good. Hes a super nice guy too and loves to talk to other luthiers.

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