How I Make Money Do Laser Cutting?

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Laser cutting is the future of shaping and engraving metallic parts, I was aware of this thing from my first year of undergraduate. Later, I think that I can make good money out of this technology and choose to establish my own small laser cutting setup in the garage. Here is my journey in brief.

These steps enhance my hobby and professional skills that I learned during my mechanical engineering courses.

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What is Laser Cutting?

This is the thermal cutting technology where a highly concentrated laser beam melts the materials and creates precise and clean cuts. Meanwhile, the laser beam is typically narrow and can create straight cuts and complex patterns.

Here are the major steps of laser cutting

Designing the detailed CAD design on computer software
Converting the CAD file into digital instructions(G & M codes)
Setting the parameters into the CNC machine and uploading the G or M code file on the machine

After these steps, the CNC laser machine executes the instructions and produces the desired shape or pattern.

The process begins with designing the cut pattern in a CAD (Computer-Aided Design) program. Once the design is finalized, it’s sent to the laser cutter, which then uses the digital instructions to make precise cuts. Laser cutting can be performed on a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, wood, fabric, glass, and more.

What are Laser Cutting Services?

Laser-cutting services refer to firms that provide comprehensive solutions regarding laser laser-cutting process, from design optimization to surface finishing. These days many companies collaborate with these types of service providers to manufacture their parts and products. The reason: startups and small businesses can leverage the expertise and experience of laser cutting services firms to optimize their cost and performance.

Can you offer High-precision Laser Cutting Services from Home?

The answer is No! When operating a small CNC laser cutting machine, especially from a home-based setup, there are certain limitations, such as size, materials, production volume, precision, etc. Only professional CNC Laser Cutting Service providers can handle detailed projects with high precision. Despite that, there are ample opportunities for making money with a small CNC laser-cutting machine at home.

Furthermore, waterjet cutting is another prominent technology used in manufacturing and fabrication for cutting various materials. It uses a high-pressure stream of water, often mixed with an abrasive substance, to cut through materials. However, it is unconvinced to install a small machine in the home because of space requirements, operation costs, cleanness, and other reasons. Meanwhile, you can use laser cutting in the context of Laser Cutting Vs. Waterjet Cutting to make money with it at home.

How I Setup a Small CNC Laser Cutting Machine?

Once I decided to start a small laser cutting shop, first I researched the machine on the internet. Then, I arranged the space in my backyard garage, followed by all the other tooling and electrical arrangements.

The Space Selection

I chose a backyard garage because that has enough space to operate and maintain the machine comfortably. But, the ventilation was poor. So, installed a new ventilation system. Other Next, safety was my other top priority. I

Assembling the Machine

What Parts or Products Can You Sell with a Small CNC Laser Cutter?

With a small CNC laser cutter, the range of parts and products you can create and sell is impressively diverse. This versatility is one of the key attractions of starting a business with such a machine. Here are some popular and profitable items that I’ve found can be made and sold.