How I cut acrylic- My Clacktical Monport M40

Just a tour of my Monport M40 after I have fixed all of my complaints with the machine. I primarily use it for acrylic and it works well on the 8x12 sheets.
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[@Cranelooker]

I don't know what happened to the rest of my comment above. The idea I had was to do laser engraving on site. So when I found your video on the portable Clack Shack, I was hooked. I have attached a copper coil inside of an Igloo ice chest. I found a 1 gallon jug that I freeze water in, I circulate around the ice and back in to the chiller resevoir Thank you for all your videos, very helpful

[@TheClackShack]

I ended up buying the Monport cooler .. if it works.. it works.

[@charliemopps4926]

if your chiller had refrigeration, that would lead to condensation forming on your laser tube and interfere with the laser to the point that it would likely damage the laser.

[@TheClackShack]

True

[@Graeme758]

Seems to work ok for a lot of people. A chiller is useful if your ambiant is low, no use at all in warmer temps. I have never been troubled with condensation.

[@alpscraftshack599]

Unless the 'Shack' is air conditioned, when the air temperature in the 'Shack' reaches / exceeds the recommended water temperature for the running the Laser, then that "Chiller" will be useless, as it cannot 'cool' the water below the ambient air temperature in the 'Shack'. My 'Shack' is not air conditioned, and, I live in an area where the air temperature exceeds the maximum water temperature, for running the Laser, eight (8) months of the year. So, that "Chiller" is useless for me. Liked your other mods, especially the 'Lab Jack' mod. I am considering doing that to mine. I have also added a water flow indicator; a cooling fan to the power supply; LED lights in the electronics bay; and a couple of air events, on the front, to increase air circulation. I call my machine the MK40.

[@TheClackShack]

I am aware of the limitations, I have been insulating and the mini split is on the truck for delivery

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

Not 100% because you can add ice to the water!

[@ericeinsmann5559]

Very informative! I've been looking at the K40 type monport, but the 8x12 work area is kind of bugging me.. I saw several 12x20 Co2 lasers but they have all kinds of bells and whistles and are 3 or 4 times as much! What Monport needs to do is make a 12x20 version of the K40 and sell it for under $1000. That would be great!

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, there is a gap in the bed size and price range

[@johnmay371]

Great job on the upgrades. I think you need a min spilt heat and a/c unit for you shop.

[@TheClackShack]

It is on its way…

[@johnmay371]

@@TheClackShack Great glad for you I hope to put one in my shop near future. They don’t look too bad to install

[@higherstandardspc]

Very nice video, I'm looking at getting one of these, I would be interested in what other things you have done to make this more user friendly outside the things mentioned in this video. I enjoy your videos and have recently subbed : )

[@TheClackShack]

I covered all the upgrades I have done to get these results. I had some failed upgrades but this is the best setup I came up with for the machine.

[@higherstandardspc]

@@TheClackShack by chance do you have a link to the digital displays that worked / fit?

[@Ricks2Cents]

Looks like you Replaced your LCD Temperature Displays too.

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, much better now

[@Ricks2Cents]

@@TheClackShack I swapped mine out for color to match the bottom gauge. I know lol… But I thought it looked cool.

[@overunityresearchchannel]

I'm about to buy a 40 watt CO2 laser cutter same as yours with air assist I have a question can your machine cut half inch acrylic? Please help me thanks

[@TheClackShack]

Half inch would be tough. Getting the focus correct would be key. I have upgraded to a 55 watt now

[@nickguidry2213]

What is your material thickness range with your set up?

[@TheClackShack]

This machine was only used for 3 to 5 mm material. Never tried anything more.

[@steveridgway4489]

I have a question. What is the measurement of your focus tool?

[@TheClackShack]

I do not recall, it was the one that came with the machine. It is no longer in the shop.

[@kellyavery1169]

I noticed the k40 laser glasses are not colored?

[@TheClackShack]

Yea, they don’t have to be.

[@josephdunston9378]

My M40 is arriving this coming Sat. With the new gauges you installed, did you just use the existing connections or wires? In another video you did, you mentioned with the new Air Assist laser head the lens was located at a different level and caused kerf issues. Did the newest laser head in this video negate this issue or the combo of laser head and 8x8 jack?

[@TheClackShack]

The adjustable bed with the jack enables me to raise or lower the material to adjust the focus.

[@josephdunston9378]

What about the wiring for the gauges? Did you use the existing wires or how did you connect the new gauges

[@mjsoltis]

Hello, how did you attach the steel plate to the jack? Do you think that same size plate would attach and be stable with a 6in jack?

[@TheClackShack]

3m adhesive strips

[@PandorusFightStick]

can k40 cut 5mm acrylic?

[@TheClackShack]

It can, with proper settings

[@PandorusFightStick]

@@TheClackShack awesome

[@nolanbradley5767]

i have the lift on the way, what are the dimensions of your focusing tool? i also have the same air assist nozzle so it should be the same once i get it all installed.

[@TheClackShack]

I use the focus tool that came with the monport. It is 50.8 mm long

[@wutangmaster357]

Great job, Question can you connect the XTool RA2 Pro to the monport K40 using Lightburn

[@TheClackShack]

I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t connect. Getting food focus might be an issue

[@savagekoaladesigns]

I appreciate your content and knowledge. The issue I have as a subscriber is the sheer number of machines you have has lost me in the ability to use your content and advice if I don’t have that certain machine. I applaud you for growing your channel and getting access to all of these new machines but am afraid you lost allot of us that don’t have your access as most of the great advice you are giving us is mostly machine specific. Best of luck, but I have to move on.

[@TheClackShack]

I hate you feel that way but the principles, techniques and operation of most any diode laser is the same. The only difference is output and work area size. I have a lot of viewers who have multiple machines and many that are looking to purchase others. I try to create content for folks that use lasers as a hobby or business. I also try to point out the good and bad with newer machines. Thanks…

[@joeb2147]

Where did you attch the wires to power the temperature gauges?

[@TheClackShack]

To the power output coming from the transformer to the red dot pointer.

[@FaithEngravedWoodworking]

How did you limit the power on your k40 in lightburn?

[@TheClackShack]

S value set to 750, not 1000

[@jaimemelis3958]

Hola soy de Mallorca , Baleares, tengo una K40 y para poder colocar cosas mas profundas corte la plancha inferior debajo de la superficie de trabajo y puse la maquina sobre un suplemento de contrachapado en forma de U a una altura de 15 cm teniendo la apertura debajo de la superficie de trabajo pudiendo mover los trabajos o mesa elevadora por dicha apertura y ganando 15 cm de altura,por si os sirve de idea

[@TheClackShack]

Ok

[@jaimemelis3958]

@@TheClackShack asi puedo grabar frontales de cajas sin desmontar

[@JAB4mx]

Hola, estoy por comprar este equipo y me interesa la modificación que le hiciste. Tendrás alguna imagen para darme una idea? Gracias...

[@jaimemelis3958]

@@JAB4mx com las puedo enviar?

[@josephdunston9378]

Also curious about your 'redneck engineering' of the adjustment knob. Any pics or more details?

[@TheClackShack]

Its a lab jack, a swivel extension for a 1/4 impact or screw gun, 2 cotter pins and a wooden laser cut knob. Add in a little drilling and it works... lol