K400 Updates

Design and build logs for my home-made large laser cutter.

0.1 Laser Cutter Design

Eli Bukoski - 12/10/2022

The start of the laser cutter project, reusing parts from a K40 laser cutter and a Stratasys Dimension SST 768 3D printer; combining them with 3D printed parts and aluminum extrusion to create a large format laser cutter. FEA of 3D printed parts too!

0.2 Laser Cutter Enclosure Design

Eli Bukoski - 6/20/2023

Final design step of the K400 laser, creating a safe enclosure and electronics cabinet.

0.3 Base Build

Eli Bukoski - 7/16/2023

First build log for the K400 Laser cutter, assembling the base structure from lumber and OSB plywood.

0.4 Aluminum Extrusion Cutting

Eli Bukoski - 1/25/2024

Optimizing the cutting of aluminum extrusions for the K400 Laser Cutter frame.

0.5 Building the Gantry System

Eli Bukoski - 12/14/2025

Constructing the gantry system for the K400 Laser Cutter, including linear rails, timing belts, stepper motors, and laser optics.

0.6 Building the Bed-Lift System

Eli Bukoski - 12/29/2025

Constructing the gantry system for the K400 Laser Cutter, including linear rails, timing belts, stepper motors, and laser optics.

0.7 Building the Enclosure

Eli Bukoski - 1/8/2026

Constructing the enclosure for the K400 Laser Cutter, including frame assembly, panel cutting, and ventilation system setup.

0.8 Electronics and Safety Considerations

Eli Bukoski - 3/21/2026

Designing and building the electronics for the K400 Laser to operate safely. Then troubleshooting performance issues.