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Customer Review: Jinsoku LC-40 Laser Engraver

Posted by SainSmart on September 20, 2022

With the Jinsoku LC-40, SainSmart has a new entry into the world of CNC lasers in its range. We took a closer look at the model and compared it to our 3018-PRO DIY CNC milling machine, which had previously been upgraded with a laser. In terms of price, the two models are the same at around €400, as is the 5.5 W laser module used. Besides the obvious - the optics - there are also some other differences.

Jinsoku Laser Engraver Buyer's Guide

Posted by SainSmart on July 07, 2022

Written by Chris What's Desktop Laser Engraving? Laser engraving is a process that utilizes a small laser to create permanent marks on a material's surface. Many of these Laser modules or processes are capable of cutt...

Tags: Buyer Guides , CNC , Product Review

Announcing Our Partnership with Inventables' Easel Software!

Posted by SainSmart on June 21, 2022

SainSmart is happy to announce our partnership with Inventables. Featuring Easel and Easel Pro. ALL In One CNC Software. In our pursuit to deliver ease of use, value, and performance to our products, we believe this...

Tags: CNC , How-To , SAINSMART x Makers

Engraving Vinyl Records with 3018-PRO

Posted by SainSmart on June 14, 2022

Written By Patrizio Virtuani WARNING! Do not try to cut vinyl with a laser, the heat of the beam on the vinyl surface generates a very toxic gas, vinyl chloride, very dangerous if inhaled by man but also for the equ...

Tags: CNC , Guest Blog , Projects

It Won't Be Moving! Genmitsu Vacuum Table for 3018-PROVer

Posted by SainSmart on May 18, 2022

A vacuum bed uses air pressure to push the stock down onto the bed by pumping out the air from underneath it, creating a partial vacuum. The resulting difference in air pressure applies a quite large clamping force evenly over the stock. Using the suggested vacuum pump (sold separately) a clamping force of ~12 lbs is exerted over every square inch of the surface. 85 kPA is also ~0.9kg per cm². Let’s just say the stock is not moving unless you turn off the pump.

Tags: CNC , Guest Blog , How-To , Projects