You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/16/16 12:46 PM
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting? How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld? They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish. You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting? How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld? They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish. You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal. "How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?" - No, Does sanding or sandblasting get rid of the pitting? "How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld?" No, does sandblasting or sanding repair metal that is too thin to weld? Looks to me to be a relatively fast, non destructive, and not to mention MESS FREE alternative to abrasive cleaning. I'd think asking whether there is usually heat distortion, consumables necessary, are toxic fumes generated, or cost to run (electricity) would be more educated questions.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?
How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld? How does any form of rust removal get rid of pitting ?!?!?! How does anyone repair metal too thin to weld ?!?!? Its a "rust removal process" you moron, not a panel replacement process!
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/16/16 03:18 PM
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting?
How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld? How does any form of rust removal get rid of pitting ?!?!?! How does anyone repair metal too thin to weld ?!?!? Its a "rust removal process" you moron, not a panel replacement process! Then what is it good for, you moron? $350,000 so you don't have to sweep up the rust dust? Yeah, I'll pass.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/16/16 04:37 PM
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How does the magic laser get rid of the pitting? How does the magic laser repair metal that is too thin to weld? They were working cast iron. That stuff cleans up easy and leaves a decent finish. You're looking at more than $350,000 for a decent system and then you still have to replace the trashed sheet metal. Don't know the cost of the machine but I'm sure it's $$$ As far as how it works see the following, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_ablation
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/16/16 06:23 PM
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Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight.
in 3 years you will find a cheap knock off that works like total crap at harbor freight it might be the next best thing to come along but i can't see it happening anytime soon.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/17/16 12:36 AM
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Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"
Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight. on the first part On the second part, probably doubtful due to the Safety / Liability issues associated with higher powered lasers. Yeah, like Harbor Freight is worried about safety or liability.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/17/16 11:44 AM
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Some people are pessimistic about everything ... "what good is a 59 cent mouse trap if you still have to dispose of the mouse" ... "welfare is great but why do I still have to cash the check"
Anyhow, I give it 3 years and you'll see an affordable unit in Harbor Freight. Ill take one then for sure.
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/17/16 11:45 AM
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Yeah, like Harbor Freight is worried about safety or liability. Tell me what the difference is between a laser and a drill ... in the hands of an idiot they'll both do damage. You can buy a laser pointer anywhere and those can cause blindness. Not to mention every single American has the right to bear arms - how safe is that ?!?!
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Re: You gotta see this ... laser rust removal
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03/17/16 12:06 PM
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We have a machine at work that works off of the same theory. We use it to polish EDMed surfaces to a mirror like finish. It will slightly round sharp edges if you aren't careful. We use it on hardened steel.... usually Rc 56-58. Correct, these work in the same way as EDM (Electronic Discharge Machining) does, EDM's have been used in the building of hard steel injection mold making for decades). I see this as a cool new way to do a dirty job. Someday the prices will drop and we can have one in our tool boxes.
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