90W Laser Cutter From Scratch | Y-400 [Part 1]

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks for watching! Let me know in the comments below what you think of my build so far! Is anyone else building a Y-400?

[@laser.red.squirrel]

Do the v slot wheels work on the Misumi extrusions or did you have to get V slot extrusions for those two rails?

[@acwrightdesign]

@@laser.red.squirrel They DO NOT work on the standard Misumi extrusion. I ordered my Y rails from OpenBuilds.

[@acwrightdesign]

@@laser.red.squirrel openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot-linear-rail-1/

[@_JustBeingCasual]

What are the difference between Y-400 and Y-1200? I'm not sure which one to build at the moment; I do not want to pull the trigger to buy both to find out haha. Do you have any idea? Thanks for the video :)

[@acwrightdesign]

@@_JustBeingCasual The only difference is that the Y-1200 has a longer Y-axis and therefore is a bit more expensive and takes up more space. I didn't have room for a Y-1200 in my basement so the choice was easy for me! And frankly, I'm not sure what I would have needed the larger Y-axis for anyway. :)

[@playingred4478]

I wanted to build the Y-1200 but I just don't have the real estate for that large of a cutter/engraver so I'm set on the Y-400. I ordered most of the parts from Ali last week. I'm following your lead on the All Acrylic instead of mixed Aluminum and Acrylic. I'm going to use the 80W Laser Tube as well. I don't think I will be able to keep up with your craftsmanship. Great attention to detail. Thanks for paving the way for myself and others. Keep up the great work.

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! Good luck with your build!

[@1LN]

Man very cool, I have been thinking on making one.

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks!

[@DavidR8]

I'm strongly considering building one of these to house my K40 tube.

[@acwrightdesign]

Sounds like a good idea!

[@holycraft.indonesia]

The video is really very useful. may I ask for the files for the construction design and the Gantri. thank you

[@ModulateRecords]

Busy making my own in a very similar way but mine will only be 40w,definitely got some great ideas from this video!

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! Good luck on your build!

[@glennmartonic6376]

nice build....noticed liner rails on x axis....dont know why you didnt do same for y axis.....more accurate than the rubber wheels.....cost doesnt seem to be an issue

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! At the time the plan for the laser didn't include building with linear rails on Y axis. If I was building today I would have linear rails for sure.

[@putriamalia422]

Can we build flat frame, but head nozzle is adjustable using micro stepper motor, maybe only 200 or 300mm height

[@andreiandries3594]

What's the size of the puleys you are using and what belt. Thanks

[@acwrightdesign]

The belt is GT2. The pulleys are 20 and 30 tooth 10mm size.

[@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing]

Thanks for the video. What size laser head did use? D12, D18 or D20

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! This build is a 90W CO2 laser not a diode laser

[@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing]

@@acwrightdesign Yes I know. I am referring to the diameter of the mirrors

[@acwrightdesign]

@@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing Ah lol sorry! The laser head is the Cloudray C series so 20mm diameter lens and mirrors I think?

[@williamppontes]

Hello the black 3d parts of the x and y of the belt and the tube could you share?

[@acwrightdesign]

The parts I designed for the build I shared here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4750178. If you need the standard parts of the Y-400 you will need to purchase the build plans from the Further Fabrication YT channel which include the 3D printed parts.

[@rickmccaskill7888]

DId you use the material list provided in the Y-400 Instructions? Thanks for sharing, just starting mine build now.

[@acwrightdesign]

Yes. I may have ordered from different places but it is the same stuff. Good luck on your build!

[@Protocol-X]

What is that silver box attached to your laser power supply? Emi filter? The emi filter on the parts list I got was a link to an emi power outlet socket.

[@acwrightdesign]

Nope. Pretty sure you are talking about the dedicated 5V supply for the red dot pointer I'm no longer using. I wired a switch on the panel to turn the pointer on and off.

[@rtfclb8]

Great series! How many lengths of 4000 mm 2020, and 2040 did it take? Also what is the longest tube that will fit without an extension? Thank you!

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! I ordered 6 2020 4000mm's, 1 2040 4000mm and 1 2040 1000mm. ~$240 from Misumi.

[@rtfclb8]

@@acwrightdesign Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@acwrightdesign]

@@rtfclb8 No problem!

[@sz72909]

Did the Y-400 plans ONLY specify linear rails for the X-Axix, and not for the Y-Axes?

[@acwrightdesign]

Yes, the original plans (which I used) only had the one linear rail. The newer revised plans use all linear rails.

[@sz72909]

@@acwrightdesign Thank you for your reply.

[@rouncewell7038]

What material did you use for your 3d prints ?

[@acwrightdesign]

I used PETG

[@rouncewell7038]

@@acwrightdesign Thanks!

[@nathanmatthews8172]

Awesome build and great video! Where did you source your belt for the Z axis? I'm having trouble sourcing a 3000mm belt loop... the ones I've found on Amazon all ship from China.

[@acwrightdesign]

Thanks! Yeah mine also came from China. It was from CloudRay laser possibly?

[@tinadahl9875]

Do you wear anything to protect your hearing? Is that your band? For some reason, unboxing things is very exciting, like at the beginning. When it’s over, you just can’t believe it.

[@acwrightdesign]

I've already lost most of my hearing from my musician days but I do have some foam ear plugs I use when running loud equipment.

[@geminiman2831]

​@@acwrightdesign Could you please share x&y axis idler pulley mount 3d print files!

[@acwrightdesign]

@@geminiman2831 These files are available from Further Fabrication. I sent a link in email reply. :)

[@geminiman2831]

@@acwrightdesign But it is not advisable in New version!

[@gnafin]

what settings did you use to print out the parts?

[@acwrightdesign]

0.2mm layer height. "QUALITY" setting in Prusa Slicer.

[@gnafin]

@@acwrightdesign quality. what infill did you use?

[@acwrightdesign]

@@gnafin 15%

[@amerkilay3511]

I am building a similar CO2 cutter but failed to find a belt tensioner for the Y-axis and was not able to find it in 3D printed files you shared. Where can I find the 3D print file for the y-axis tensioner. Please advice, thanks in advance

[@acwrightdesign]

The main 3D printed parts are available from Further Fabrication. www.furtherfabrication.com/resources?category=Y400. This is where I got the plans and 3D printed parts.

[@amerkilay3511]

@@acwrightdesign I have purchased the 3D parts but unfortunately they provided the updated version of the machine they built. I am building the old version with 2 y axis motor instead of the 1 motor with dual shaft. Unfortunately they did not provide the 3D model for version 1..

[@acwrightdesign]

@@amerkilay3511 Ahh ok. I would suggest contacting Rob at Further Fabrication. I'm sure he can provide the older files.

[@glennmartonic6376]

phillipe rommens has a 4 part video for his build....a great build....and has the files avail for his style tensioners....which i printed and used in my build....guy is very smart...one of the very best co2 laser builds ive seen

[@laser.red.squirrel]

I purchased the same plans, looking to build one with a slightly larger cut area ~600x900 (aiming for 24x36). Since i've been doing research on building my own CO2 laser cutter i've been coming across some interesting information. This morning I found this one about the focus lens alignment for the best cutting quality, seems to make a lot of sense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXmmi6RnjKeebdE

[@acwrightdesign]

Good luck with your build! I just purchased one of those alignment thingies and it arrived a couple of days ago. I'm gonna give it a try! I had originally tried making something like it to mount in place of the laser tube but couldn't ensure the small laser diode was in fact pointing straight.

[@TechLabs19]

Chris dunn can help me, buy the same plans and I want a 900 x 600 cutting area, I don't really know what I have to do to be able to have a 900 x 600 cutting area, please can you help me, thanks

[@fellpower]

U paid for a plan of length of aluminium extrusions. lol. there so many free laser versions at KZbin.

[@BrandegeePierce]

Have you had any issues with dual y Axis motors? I just uploaded a video of my design and trying to get feedback. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGakgoNpnrWArbM

[@acwrightdesign]

I haven't had any trouble with it. But I would say I'm not running the machine with super fast movements in the Y axis which MIGHT make a difference. That being said, I'm not sure why anyone would need fast Y moves. When "rastering" (engraving) the X axis is what really matters so I think it is important to have a linear rail on the X axis. I'm not sure the added complexity of linking the Y axis with a single motor is really worth it IMO. One of the great things about laser machine gantries is that the head is lightweight and doesn't encounter resistance while operating like a CNC machine so almost everything works just fine!

[@acwrightdesign]

Another thing to consider is the added weight from mounting the laser tube on the X axis. I would recommend against it. Keep it simple. I think the rigidity of the tube mounted away from the moving parts is a huge benefit. I would expect a moving tube to vibrate out of alignment and cause headaches not to mention all the complexity of running wires/water to the X axis mounting position. And there is no benefit gained from adding any of this extra complexity.

[@BrandegeePierce]

@@acwrightdesign I have thought a lot about making the x axis linear rails, I just can't find any that are 52" that are not a bazillion dollars. Your machine is enclosed too so of your one side y axis stepper dies or skips a step, you won't have many or any issues where with the open bed, the laser will be zipping around.

[@BrandegeePierce]

@@acwrightdesign I can't find anything supporting this, but the guy you bought this design from said in one of his comment responses that power degrades too much over a long distance. That was one reason and the routing of water does seem like a pain on the arse!

[@glennmartonic6376]

@@BrandegeePierce there are literately a bunch of paces on the net selling 1000/1200/1500mm rails...$75-$100...