3018 CNC Laser Shield

DIY 3018 CNC Laser Shield

If like me you don't have a dedicated room or enclosure for your laser working, you may be interested in this. I've tried to make this presentation as beginner friendly as possible, hence its length, but it's very simple.
It's designed for a 3 mm thick acrylic laser blocking panel and will fit any 3018 (pro or not) CNC router, in order to block the laser from its source and avoid unexpected third party eye or skin exposure.
BE AWARE THAT IT DOESN'T REPLACE YOUR USUAL SAFETY GEAR !
But as long as you don't stare at the beam too closely, it adds a lot of visual comfort and safety.

There're 2 options depending on your tools and motivation:
- 3D print a base and mill or cut the rest (1st 2 pics): makes assembly easier and provides clip-on mounting. Will also save some material.
- No 3D printing (3rd pic): mill the whole blueprint out of the acrylic, glue it together, add 2 screws and a rubber band. Pretty fast milling process either way.

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