CO2 Laser Air assist verus Air Compressor

I compare a typical air assist that comes with a CO2 laser etcher/cutter with an air compressor. I show the difference in scorching left behind as well as any differences in the ability to cut 1/4 ply.

[@TactlessWookie]

Excellent video. I'm about to add the same compressor to my 100W laser. The difference in scorch is worth the effort to me. Your vid reinforces this to me. One suggestion. Turn your phone sideways and you'll get an easier to view video.

[@jav9888]

Great VIdeo, and how you show everyone the setup. The only thing I say is missing is a shut off valve so the air doesnt keep pushing out when you are done. I added mine at the connector to the compressor.

[@spaminacan4u]

good video, bad layout. bit of advice though. First, the compressor has a regulator, so unless yours is broken, there's no need for a 2nd one at the head. Second, if you're going to run a moisture trap like that, place it closest to the tool, not the source. The air hasn't had a chance to condense as much at the head as it's still quite hot. You'll find it serves a far better purpose closest to the tool. With that said, those California Air Tools compressors rock. I used one for years for airbrushing and it's very quiet. You can hold a conversation easily while it is running. I just finished setting up a 60w co2 laser and ran a regulator/trap on the side of the machine and am feeding it off my 80g monster compressor. This helps me get an idea of some settings for the psi to run at for sure. Thanks much!

[@smattt]

Had to like for the "iiiiidentical" from MCV.

[@alltaira5922]

Awesome video. I have a quiet Harbor freight compressor which I will now definitely find a way to connect to my laser.

[@loetzs.878]

Wow! did not think that that much air is that positive and makes so much differance.

[@michealcroes3377]

Thanks dude. I wanted to keep my stock aquarium pump but i will be getting an California one.

[@rvisani]

thanks for this. I'm considering upgrading my air assist. Nice to get a comparative view of psi.

[@6r4metroman]

Thanks for the comparison, I'm receiving my machine shortly so I will definitely be upgrading to a standalone compressor 😀 Just a little heads up if you don't mind, please video in landscape mode, makes a much nicer viewing…

[@tresgarcia1725]

Would be great if you added the affiliate links to the magnates, and air compressor. :) Great video!

[@safwanshahab7389]

Ah yes indubitably good vid i show to my kids they love it

[@cristinapipitone4200]

Thanks Sir for sharing this, absolutely helpful for a beginner like me. I’m waiting for my omt 60w laser to arrive and already thinking about upgrading it. I was wondering if you would be interested in sharing a tutorial on how to connect a compressor to the machine? Thank you for your time anyway!

[@athirrasim8269]

Hello, very well clarified in detail, are there any videos or explanations on how I can complete the air compressor on my Omtech 80 watt please?

[@afbigfish1]

Im super new to laser cutting but it seems like there should have been a little more power for the cutting. Also with that long skinny coil hose if you have 30psi at the regulator before the hose you will have considerable pressure drop at the laser. Id be guessing closer to 20psi.

[@user-jv9qm2wc3y]

Hello, excellent. Please, the diameter of the hole of your laser head is 2 mm? Because it is not the same for connecting devices and it affects the secondary pressure.

[@Subbieman650]

Informative video thanks

[@jeremygreer87]

I am just now looking at upgrading my air assist and ran across your video. Did you just hook the California air up bypassing the OEM air assist? Or did you put in a solenoid and wire everything to the controller as well?

[@eduardomiranda9560]

do you have an idea of the PSI on the upgraded air assist?

[@pfiltz]

Hello there. Thanks for the vid. At 2:49 where can I find one of these. I'd like to use my air compressor to see if it makes any difference ....

[@musabaybek1957]

Thanks for your information, it's very helpful. I'd like to ask, what happens if you run the compressor approximately for an hour. Is the compressor capable of filling itself during that 1 hour cut, can it provide air without stopping? Or do you need better compressor with a larger air volume. Thanks in advance..

[@MaikaiGuy]

Yes, it will.

[@macrumpton]

The cheapo pump that came with my laser died within 3 days, but I had a little airbrush compressor that worked pretty well, but I am still getting more scorching than you are with 15 or 30 psi. I wonder if I should get a tank for the compressor to fill so I can get a greater airflow?

[@turboflush]

Curious how the haileah small vs the largest compared on cuts? Also, Curious is one of these reduce the soot on the edges?

[@makertime6296]

Nice comparison! Is that the 60W machine? How do you like it? Looking at getting the 55W. At 30ish psi how much is that compressor running? Have heard they do not hold up if running close to continuous.

[@MaikaiGuy]

I've had it run for well over an hour on a long job. My usual jobs are 20 minutes or less. If you have long jobs in mind, I'd get a larger compressor with more CFM. At 10psi (used for etching) it is off more than it's one and I have no concern about it. At 30psi, it's on more than it's off and I wouldn't go for hours like that.

[@makertime6296]

@@MaikaiGuyThanks for the info.

[@ouroboros5378]

Gracias

[@rieldylanburrows6439]

Have you ever thought about using CO2 gas at 3psi in place of air?

[@koolkiwikat]

nice magnets, where you get them from?

[@Salvo-xp2bg]

ciao se hai ancora il compressore quello colore oro me lo venderesti mi dici anche il modello .Grazie

[@nathanstock-ms9up]

That is a hyundai compressor rebranded.

[@Martin-ll7jc]

Can I ask why you 60w tube isn’t cutting most of them out

[@macrumpton]

The grid is set up with different cutting speeds and laser power for each circle. The ones with slowest speed and highest power cut easiest...

[@jimjames7479]

learn how to frame the camera.

[@turboflush]

Not everyone is a professional youtuber. Still good info. Good content