237 Motorized XY Precision Positioner for Laser Welding Part 1

Please Note: I am a beginning machinist and I do not pretend to know everything. Please always operate machinery in a safe manner and if you don't know, find a reliable source. DO NOT COPY ME. I make a lot of mistakes. I provide these videos for entertainment only.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Robert, interesting build mate, looking forward to seeing the next episode, cheers

[@DudleyToolwright]

Thanks, Matty. This was a challenging project, but it worked out quite well.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Looking towards part 2. 👍

[@DudleyToolwright]

Coming soon! Thanks, Tom.

[@matsbengtsson3756]

To clean aluminum buildup on a carbide cutter, just drop the cutter in caustic soda (lye) and water solution and the aluminum will dissolve.

[@DudleyToolwright]

I thought of that, but a secondary reaction with the NaOH is with cobalt forming: Co(OH)2 which is a really nasty substance, especially in solution. It is exceptionally problematic to dispose of as it is toxic to aquatic life and has a long half life. For humans it is toxic in almost every way - Class 4. Here is a link to the SDS www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC453890010&productDescription=COBALT%28II%29+HYDROXIDE%2C+95+1KG&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Great video man, keep'um coming..

[@DudleyToolwright]

Thanks, will do!