Given the correct cutting bit, could this be used for cutting patterns through metal sheets max 1.5mm (no budget for laser yet)? Any suggestion?
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The cutting system for this Pantograph is the router which is basically mounted on to it as you can see by picture. If you could mount the laser to the Pantograph where the router goes than it would work fine. The Pantograph is basically a cheap cnc router system which I did not have the money at that time, but since then I have saved up and I will buy one shortly. I have used the Pantograph a lot and it really works great for me and I will continue to use it for my work projects. Hope this will be of help to you. Shirley/John of Dyersburg Tn.
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As you staged using the approiate cutting bit, this pantograph can be used for all materials. Be sure to secure your material well as to insure that it does not warp or distort. The machine only follows your lead, take your time and have fun with it.
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I work for a plumbing company and we came across a pipe (underground in a tight spot) where we had to cut an 8" diameter steel pipe, which was 1/2" thick!!!!, and we used a diamond blade......it WILL cut it. Of course the best thing would be a blade designed specifically for metal, but this blade WILL cut it I assure you.
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Sorry, i have no idea! But i would guess this is not the tool for sheet metal unless you got a special blade for thin metal stock.
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Yes. I don't think this will be the right tool. It only cuts in circles and is hard to cut where it breaks evenly.
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Not that I know of... this is for scribing metal, glass cutters have a little wheel to do the scoring (or diamond tip). Try TEKTON 6927 Glass Cutter
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I've used this mainly for gunsmithing. Trimming barrels for re-crowning, cutting new slots on stripped screw heads, etc. Should cut through sheet metal easily. Works okay as long as pressure isn't too much. Let the tool do the work. I have since moved up to a Dremel. Had I the money at the time, that would have been my first choice.
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I mainly use them for sheet metal. They allow you to cut very neat holes whereas a regular drill bit tends to tear sheet metal into shreds. I have also heard it works well with Plexiglas and other like objects.
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Thanks.This is helpful. I have a bandsaw that I haven't used yet, but I think I'll take a look at a jigsaw for prototyping work. I'm not quite sure what is involved in using an industrial laser. I suspect that by the time I get to that level of sophistication and expense I could probably use CNC routers or drills at a local job shop.
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I'm not completely sure what is entailed with that, however if they are aluminum, I would say yes. Steel (maybe not). Depends how deep you need to go etc. A diamond drag bit can be used to engrave a wide variety of metals but won't give you a very deep cut. (More like a Pet ID tag). Do keep in mind this is just the hardware portion of the machine and you will need an electronic control system.
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After receiving this request from Amazon to answer your question, I used it to cut a laminated sheet of paper. It worked flawlessly. No issues what so ever.
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I personally have not used it for cutting metal, and if I had to I would use it only for cutting small pieces of copper. I bought this for cutting and repairing some small pieces of our porcelain tile(1/4" thick) when it needed repairing. Dremel provides a booklet that will tell you what each accessory is designed for. Maybe you can get from their web site.
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Beth,The carbide and or diamond particle bits should be able to. Try them out on a piece of scrap material first. Be sure your material is held down so it won't move. Try a gentle touch first.You may want to "GOOGLE" DREMEL bits for cutting stone and hard wood...there maybe more robust bits for that purpose.What do you make?I hope this helps.Tom Lewis 602 214 4617
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I am sure with practice. never tried it. here is the product description on the web site. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TKRLS0 scroll to the bottom and will indicate the radius of cutting and gages of metal.
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I haven't tried, personally, but I'm sure it would depend on how tough your metal is. What are you wanting to cut?
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If you get a GOOD quality blade for metal and variable power switch you can cut steel. I use mine to cut circular saw blades for knife blanks
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I'm not sure what your trying to use with it. I use bits designed for side cutting.
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No it is meant to cut wood. I would try a hacksaw with a metal cutting blade.