The welding industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, thanks to advancements in laser technology.

He even 3D modeled the whole thing in SolidWorks. Beyond the excellent laser cut enclosure (complete with ratcheting work piece clamping), [Matt’s] also added an Arduino to create a timing circuit.

[Brain] wanted to mark some scissors with his Ortur laser engraver. The problem? The laser won’t cut into the hard metal of the scissors. His solution? Smear the scissors with mustard.

The X1 and X1Pro models feature 460W and 700W laser power, respectively ... five to ten times faster than TIG welding. A typical TIG welder earns around £35 per hour, so increasing production ...