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Title: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Tue, 02 July 2013, 11:46:09: Since I've already had a couple people PM me about lasering, I'd be interested to see who might be interested in a lasering service that should be cheaper than what you can currently find online.

We've got three lasers currently available in the shop, a 24x18", a 36x24" and a 48x36". Along with the ability to cut, the two smaller lasers are also quite capable of etching/engraving as well.

Currently, I can cut:
Most plastics (Acrylic, ABS, Delrin, etc etc) up to 1/2" thick
Wood up to 3/4" thick
Cardstock/Cardboard

I can etch:
Anodized Aluminum
Plastics
Wood
Glass
etc etc.

I'm still a bit in the air as to what pricing will work out to be, but to give an example, I've quoted for two different layered acrylic keyboard cases at $60-80.

If you're interested in having this become a more permanent service, please let me know here!
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 July 2013, 11:47:04: Oh hell yeah! I feel like GH is SERIOUSLY lacking this. Please please please setup shop :D
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 02 July 2013, 11:58:03: If only you were able to laser cut aluminium :'(

You do tidy work so I'm sure people would be interested. Still, it's a shame about no metal cutting :'(
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Tue, 02 July 2013, 12:03:34: Quote from: Photekq on Tue, 02 July 2013, 11:58:03
If only you were able to laser cut aluminium :'(

You do tidy work so I'm sure people would be interested. Still, it's a shame about no metal cutting :'(

Depending on how the next 6 months go, we may add a laser capable of doing metals ;) So All hope is not lost yet.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Tue, 02 July 2013, 14:15:12: Definitely would be good to have that kind of service on offer.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Glod on Tue, 02 July 2013, 20:47:14: would depend on cost but i def be interested in a top and bottom layer for the ergodox litster case in something other than clear. just the top and bottom layer! im sure others would be interested in such a transaction lol.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Tarzan on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:00:52: Very interested!

Especially regarding acrylic cases.

;D
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:04:48: Quote from: Glod on Tue, 02 July 2013, 20:47:14
would depend on cost but i def be interested in a top and bottom layer for the ergodox litster case in something other than clear. just the top and bottom layer! im sure others would be interested in such a transaction lol.

Definitely a possibility, depending on what color your looking for I'm pretty sure I could do a set of tops & bottoms for $30USD + shipping.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:06:34: AcidFire with that hookup. That price sounds SO good. May I ask what country you're located in so we might have a better idea on shipping costs? I think you said Canada in your Piano thread right?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:10:24: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:06:34
AcidFire with that hookup. That price sounds SO good. May I ask what country you're located in so we might have a better idea on shipping costs? I think you said Canada in your Piano thread right?

Thats right. We'd be shipping through our company account so it's actually cheaper than the standard rates. For a kit with the tops & bottoms I'd say 10-15 in canada, 15-20 in the US depending on how quickly you want it.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: CPTBadAss on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:12:25: Sounds real good man. Thank you :D
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:16:31: I'm going to need at least one phantom case and a GH60 case.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: agodinhost on Wed, 03 July 2013, 11:44:43: Definitely interested in.
I'm building one prusa i3 printer and I would like to get a quote with you.
I'm also working one a few keyboard cases (60%,65% and TKL) and I'll need quote for all of then ...
Please, pm me?

thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Fri, 05 July 2013, 12:53:36: Just to post a quick example, this set just came off the laser for Zifle:
(http://acidfire.ca/lasering/zifle01.jpg)
(http://acidfire.ca/lasering/zifle02.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Glod on Fri, 05 July 2013, 13:12:06: sweet HHKB layout

are you able to get matte acrylic surfaces (like matte white or black or grey) to cut btw? getting ahead of myself probably but it is a IC after all.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: LechnerDE on Fri, 05 July 2013, 13:21:00: This looks really good. Would you do international shipping as well?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Fri, 05 July 2013, 13:57:42: Quote from: Glod on Fri, 05 July 2013, 13:12:06
sweet HHKB layout

are you able to get matte acrylic surfaces (like matte white or black or grey) to cut btw? getting ahead of myself probably but it is a IC after all.
I believe I can get ahold of matte black, white & clear.

Quote from: LechnerDE on Fri, 05 July 2013, 13:21:00
This looks really good. Would you do international shipping as well?

Definitely, Zifle's keyboard is going all the way to Denmark.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Zifle on Fri, 12 July 2013, 15:09:39: Bumping the thread, because I received my cuts today!

(http://i.imgur.com/vAcqG7Wh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4r5VBS9h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zTkCKHsh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/s734dGhh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0JJZrAbh.jpg)

Once again, thanks for these, they're just like I wanted them!
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Fri, 12 July 2013, 18:36:07: Are you capable of doing some 90° bends with a softer radius like a 35mm film can? I need a 25mm wide by 300mm (bend) 300mm (bend) 300mm with some various holes for esatap, audio and powerswitch for my custom PC case. Some kind of 2mm thick white color plastic would be ideal. I would also be interested in having some stylized text etched into the piece.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Hak Foo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:34:07: I'd love to get my PC case panels etched.

I've done it with a pen-knife before, but I'd imagine the effect with a proper tool could be impressive.

(http://i.imgur.com/5CzfRUM.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:02:22: Quote from: Hak Foo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 19:34:07
I'd love to get my PC case panels etched.

I've done it with a pen-knife before, but I'd imagine the effect with a proper tool could be impressive.

Show Image
(http://forums.gideontech.com/vps/data/500/kurobi-side.jpg)

Is gideontech.com mad, bro?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Hak Foo on Fri, 12 July 2013, 21:07:23: Well, it's just where I uploaded the pic when documenting the project originally. Is there a no-hotlinking-if-not-logged-into-their-forum thing?

Edit; Evidently there is; another image sent to imgur instead.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: danielucf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:04:46: So how much did the 5 layer case/plate cost if you don't mind my asking? Also how much might a TKL case for a Phantom be?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Zifle on Sat, 13 July 2013, 00:13:35: Quote from: danielucf on Fri, 12 July 2013, 22:04:46
So how much did the 5 layer case/plate cost if you don't mind my asking? Also how much might a TKL case for a Phantom be?

$70. For a Phantom, I imagine you'd be looking at ~$100, but that's for Acidfire to answer.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sat, 13 July 2013, 21:13:52: I'm guessing this isn't powerful enough to cut stainless steel sheets?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: elton5354 on Sat, 13 July 2013, 21:22:17: Ohh I want one like Zifle's, but in ISO. :D
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: Glod on Fri, 09 August 2013, 16:27:07: im guessing you are busy with ErgoGP, but i am greatly seeking new tops/bottoms for my ergodoxes other than clear (matte or semi-matte surface preferred)....seeking it from anyone really if anyone knows of anybody or a cheap online place to get them. Don't need the center layers, just the top and bottom.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:54:56: I've been looking at offering an ErgoDox case, or bottoms & tops (or both) but the issue that I have right now is that the thicknesses I have on hand don't match what the Ergodox uses. If someone with calipers can give me the metric thicknesses of each layer, I may be up for doing a group order of cases.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 09 August 2013, 18:01:56: we'd love to have another laser source on the forum, especially one with such a large bed and the ability to cut up to 1/2". if you'd like official vendor or service provider status and hence start offering this as a regular service, please let me know.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 09 August 2013, 18:59:16: I'm very interested in this! That case looks great. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: effnish on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:31:38: I would be in for an Ergodox case should you choose to offer one.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: dragonxx21 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:34:28: How much would it cost for an acrylic ErgoDox case?
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: clickclack123 on Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:36:53: I'm also very interested in making my own layout, but curious, where would I get templates for CAD programs for Cherry MX switches, and what formats should the laser cutting files be? What CAD program would one typically use?

Hopefully I'm not derailing the thread too much. Obviously I've never done laser cutting before.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: lcs on Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:37:55: Quote from: clickclack123 on Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:36:53
I'm also very interested in making my own layout, but curious, where would I get templates for CAD programs for Cherry MX switches, and what formats should the laser cutting files be? What CAD program would one typically use?

Hopefully I'm not derailing the thread too much. Obviously I've never done laser cutting before.

Maybe it helps: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47744.0
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: clickclack123 on Sun, 05 January 2014, 20:53:44: Nice, thanks for that. That'll keep me busy for a few years... :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: plainbriny on Mon, 06 January 2014, 19:26:27: The thickness I used here are:
top: 3 mm
spacer: 5 mm
plate: 5 mm
spacer: 5 mm
bottom: 3 mm

One source has told me that the Massdrop cases use the following:
top: 3 mm
spacer: 4 mm
plate: 5 mm
spacer: 4 mm
bottom: 3 mm

Quote from: AcidFire on Fri, 09 August 2013, 17:54:56
I've been looking at offering an ErgoDox case, or bottoms & tops (or both) but the issue that I have right now is that the thicknesses I have on hand don't match what the Ergodox uses. If someone with calipers can give me the metric thicknesses of each layer, I may be up for doing a group order of cases.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: ShriekBob on Tue, 07 January 2014, 03:33:51: I am absolutely up for an Ergodox case cut out of something that isn't clear, if you can ship to the UK.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: AcidFire on Thu, 23 January 2014, 14:56:25: If the top and bottom are 3mm, I would be happy to cut a couple of test pieces for someone to check from the existing files. If someone is willing to test the fit, PM me and I'll only charge you shipping (first PM snags it). Once I get confirmation back we can look at offering different color tops & bottoms, and with enough interest I'll look into getting the proper thicknesses for doing full cases.
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: JayKthnx on Fri, 24 January 2014, 05:04:42: pm'd. I'd also like to price check how much you'd charge for a universal tkl plate. file attached. matte white, if you can, though color isn't a huge factor since this will be for lube station. thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 24 January 2014, 06:41:07: Quote from: JayKthnx on Fri, 24 January 2014, 05:04:42
pm'd. I'd also like to price check how much you'd charge for a universal tkl plate. file attached. matte white, if you can, though color isn't a huge factor since this will be for lube station. thanks!

That is a PNG, it won't work as AcidFire would require a vector file.

If you want I can post the files for these true lube stations: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49901
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: agodinhost on Fri, 24 January 2014, 11:03:21: I want one!!!
Me!
Me!@
Me!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: JayKthnx on Fri, 24 January 2014, 20:39:20: If you wish to share it, that would be fantastic moz. I just posted the Png for reference and was planning to work on this in sketch up today. Thanks for the assistance though!
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: cherpalla on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:41:11: YES PLEASE
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: IPT on Mon, 14 April 2014, 11:47:09: i know we're talkin about keyboard cases, but how about say Computer cases side panels? =D
Title: Re: [IC] Custom Lasering Service
Post by: CK Briefs on Mon, 14 April 2014, 12:27:32: Hey Acid,

Since you live a province away from me, would it be possible to cut the acrylic pieces for Orion/Lightsaver keyboards?
They're pretty small, and if you can, maybe I can tell metalliqaz to host his mini-gb using your laser :P?