The system generates the laser utilizing a 40W CO2 laser tube. This tube is water cooled and features a host of safety implements including a water flow sensor and door closed sensor. The gantry is constructed of Open Builds V cannel extrusion and utilizes eccentric spacers to maintain pressure and reduce backlash. Other features include: e-stop, visible laser locating, fumigation, and through nozzle air. The system is controlled by an Arduino running grbl an open source CNC controller.

This system was designed in Solidworks by me and built by myself and Timothy Uhlenbruck.