Tag: laser cutting

  • Fractal puzzles

    Fractal puzzles

    I’m testing out some concepts for puzzles using fractals or and other mathematical geometry. This one consists of a 6th order Hilbert curve with some extra lines added to break it into removable sections. I think the pieces are too fragile with the thin edges in this design, but I like the concept.

  • Laser tube replacement

    Laser tube replacement

    My laser cutter was getting worse and worse cutting this batch of shields even if I used a ridiculous number of passes. I finally checked the color of the plasma in the laser tube and it was white. A CO2 laser tube is essentially just a neon sign tube with some extra mirrors, a water…