Laser Upgrade Kit

*Please note this item has a 4 week lead time

The Laser Mount is sold separately and works only on Sherline CNC milling machines.

The Laser Mount shown in the image is for reference only and is not included.

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SKU: 8956 Category:

About the Sherline Laser Upgrade Kit

Enhance your Sherline CNC milling machine with the advanced laser upgrade kit from Opt Lasers. This laser kit, in conjunction with our Sherline Laser Mount (P/N 8955), will expand your creative and practical capabilities effortlessly. For projects requiring intricate detail, the PLH3D-XT-50 head, with its 50 μm spot size, delivers unmatched precision, perfect for detailed engravings. These upgrades not only refine your Sherline’s mill performance but also open up new creative possibilities and functionalities, enabling a wider range of projects.

Ultra-HD High-Performance Sherline CNC Laser Upgrade with PLH3D-XT-50

Includes:
Laser Head, PLH3D-CNC Adapter, PSU, Wiring, and Laser Safety Glasses

Specs:
6W Optical Power, Ultra HD 550DPI 45um spot, max wood cutting thickness 1/8″ (3 mm)

Best For:
Very detailed engraving, cutting thin materials

NOTES ON LASERS:

We tested a few different lasers, and we found the Opt Lasers PLH3D to be the best value for the money and to have the best customer service. The Opt Lasers package has everything you need to get started. Other laser manufacturers make lasers that will fit our laser mount.

Cutting and Engraving

The PLH3D-XT-50 blue laser can cut and engrave various materials, such as wood, cardboard, rubber, paper, textiles, leather, plastic, balsa, plywood, and many others. It can also mark stainless steel, titanium, and low-heat conductance subtypes of steel. To learn more, please see the Opt Lasers Features and Benefits PDF.

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The improper use of machine tools and their accessories can result in serious injury. Before using this tool, thoroughly read the instructions and make sure you understand its proper and safe use.

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Use quality, safety laser glasses suitable for the laser that you are using.

Laser Marking Glass and Ceramics
Cold Galvanizing Compound

We have been using Cold Galvanizing Compound on all of the glasses and tiles that we have laser engraved. You can purchase Cold Galvanizing Compound at any hardware store; it will be in their paint department. You spray it on and let it dry. Then, when you laser engrave the glass or tile, the laser will burn the CGC and engraves the glass surface beneath the coating. Without the CGC, the laser would pass right through the clear glass without engraving at all. When the engraving is done, you just wash the CGC off and your item will be engraved.

Click the link to the right for information regarding Titanium Dioxide coatings.

Laser Cutting and Engraving Tests – Opt Lasers

Machining the Sherline Laser Mount

CNC Mill Laser Mount Demo: Laser Cutting Panels

CNC Mill Laser Mount Demo: Laser Engraving

Laser Marking a Handwheel Collar

Laser Marking a Glass

Laser Marking a Ceramic Tile w/ the Acorn Controller

Laser Marking the Sherline 50th Anniversary Logo

Product Technical Specifications

PLH3D-XT-10PLH3D-XT-50
Optical Output Power0.5W6.0W
Wavelength405450
Beam Spot Size10 µm by 4 µm50 µm by 4 µm
Resolution for Laser Engraving Applications3100 DPI500 DPI
Dimensions of Laser Head (L x W x H)40 x 55 x 140 mm
(1.6 x 1.7 x 5.51 in.)
Weight of Laser Head, Typ.300g
Flow Rate of Fan43 m3/h (25 CFM)
Fan Noise58 dBA
Mounting Hole Pattern4 holes, 24 x 15 mm
(0.94 x 0.59 in.)
Mounting Hole TypeM3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm
Max. Ambient Temperature40°C (113°F)
Modulations Inputs2
Modulation Input 1Analog/TTL/PWM,
0 – 5 V
Modulation Input 21TTL/PWM 0 – 24 V
Recommended PWM Base Frequency5 – 10 kHz
Max. Modulation Bandwidth30 kHz
Input Impedance of 1 and 2>1 k-Ω
Power Supply Unit Voltage12 – 24 V
12 V PSU Min. Current2.5 A
24 V PSU Min. Current1.25 A
Max. Power Consumption20 W30 W