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Re: CNC Laser

I should add that the vo-tech center at my old HS built a workable CNC plasma cutter (5'x9' IIRC) with a donated torch and power supply for about $4500 including a computer and software. It was a very fun project (I designed and machined the stepper motor transmissions) and the machine still works great 5 years later.

Edit: Found this article from Torchmate: http://www.plasma-cutter.com/comparison.htm it compares plasma, hi-def plasma, and laser.
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